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Photo of The Palace at Kendall
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41 reviews
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My visit with my sister [name removed] during her stay at The Palace was such an absolute blessing. Your staff was very attentive and the meals in the dining hall were very good.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Every Time a Loved One Moves Here...A Entire Family Sleeps Better at Night. The Palace owns and operates several Senior Living rental communities in South Florida providing the full continuum of care for our residents and their family members. The beautiful Palace Suites is Miami's luxurious...
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1919 Photos available
9.2
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80 reviews
9.2
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The Sterling Colonial is the best assisted living facility in South Florida. I highly recommend to anyone wanted to give their loved one the best that life has to offer!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to resort-style living! Our eight-story building is in an unbeatable location, near many attractions and resources and just five miles from the beach. Offering Aventura Assisted Living and Memory Care services, our dedicated staff here at The Sterling Aventura would like to welcome you...
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8.6
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9 reviews
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This place is amazing! Staff is great, food is excellent, cleaning once a week is adequate also! I really just love living here! The apartments vary according to what size you would be comfortable!!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Coral Gables — where the search for a remarkable all-inclusive senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care...
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4 reviews
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It is beautiful!! The proactive outreach by medical and PT staff has been impressive so far. The building is spotless and well managed. Admin helped me set up all my online access (for mom)
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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8.6
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What we like the most about the community is that it is full services. The staff members are very nice and proficient. There are a lot of seniors at various stages of mental and physical developments. There...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hazel Cypen Tower offers personalized living options for those residents who need assistance with activities of daily living. Located in a park-like, 20-acre gated campus, this community offers a gracious lifestyle near Miami's Design District. Choosing an assisted living community means being...
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12 reviews
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Mirabelle is a A really good place and I would without questions recommend this community to other families. Good old Mirabelle deserves the nice rep she has
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the center of one of Miami’s most vibrant communities, Mirabelle is setting a new standard for senior living. From luxury independent living to specialized dementia care, our lifestyle options offer the personalized attention and peace of mind that make all the difference. You’ll find...
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99 Photos available
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Contemporary, an independent senior living community, opened in November 2022 in Miami, FL. Our staff has over 35 years of combined experience in Senior Living, and each member has knowledge and experience in all aspects of management. The Contemporary is managed by Charter Senior Living, a...
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I highly recommend especially for dementia patients.. it is a lovely place and everyone seems very qualified n friendly. There are lots of activities and the Merrick park one in a great area...lots of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Now, in collaboration with Baptist Heath South Florida, Belmont is breaking new ground again, offering a first-of-its-kind mix of hospitality and...
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Mom recently moved to The Palace and I can't say enough good things about the management and staff in the building. They always go above and beyond. Having local owners who are always around makes a huge...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Palace at Coral Gables Living in the center of everything... is everything! Situated in the heart of 'The City Beautiful', The Palace at Coral Gables represents the pinnacle of senior living in Miami-Dade County. The community has over 240 luxurious senior living residences with a diverse...
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[name removed] was mainly the person at a place for Mom who helped me , we saw several places , but most definitely las Palmas was the chosen one . [name removed] is a very warm person and helped us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Las Palmas Senior Living CommunityLas Palmas is a breathtaking senior living community in Hialeah, Florida, where your loved one will be surrounded by numerous trees, soothing ponds, and a water fall, giving them a tranquil feeling. The well-landscaped land will have our residents feel like they...
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Photo of Care and Love Retirement Home
55 Photos available
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At the Care and Love Retirement Home, we pride ourselves on the services we provide to our elderly residents. If you are thinking about moving in to an assisted living facility, this place should be at the top of your list. There are many people who may not know what they can expect when they...
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Photo of Imperial Club
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8.0
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40 reviews
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I am thankful to have them, some hotels don't for senior citizens. The new apartment I am moving to next week has inside activities (a variety) and pool lessons and activities and take you to church ! Very...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Imperial Club, Aventura's best value in retirement living. We are a 55+ Independent Living Community.Our focus is always you and your family, not our bottom line. Having helped seniors make this transition for more than twenty years, we understand what you and your family are going...
Photo of The Plaza at ParkSquare
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So far it's a 5.. no complaints at all all your employees are on point. I had a situation in the kitchen, but people have bad days other than that all is good. I would recommend to others.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Plaza at ParkSquare is a 10-story high rise that sits within the mixed-use campus of Aventura ParkSquare which includes luxury residential apartments, restaurants, cafes, banks and other services that will be within footsteps of your home.
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44 Floor plans available
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We are very grateful for the care my parents received at Williamsburg Landings. The team was consistently kind, compassionate, and welcoming, treating our family with genuine respect. Special thanks to the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
As an assisted living residence, Williamsburg Landing is committed to offering the full continuum of care. Our assisted living programs are designed for residents who cannot live independently, yet do not require skilled nursing care. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities...
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.8
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34 reviews
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I currently have two family members residing at Independence Hall, and I could not be happier with the choice our family made while searching for communities in the area. We initially considered another...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Independence Hall is licensed as both an independent and assisted living facility, and is located in Wilton Manors, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Our residents enjoy the gardens and gazebos on our property, and like feeling part of Independence Hall and the surrounding community. We have a...
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Photo of The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care
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120 reviews
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120 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Peninsula Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and secured memory and Alzheimer's care services in Hollywood, Florida. Licensed for 200 residents, The Peninsula is full of vibrant activity while also offering a warm and comfortable feel. The residence offers affordable assisted...
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3535 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.4
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348 reviews
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ALL the staff of Springtree: from the administration, to the maintenance crew, to the care giver team, to the receptionists, are ALL compassionate, uber competent, and continually helpful. They work...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About the facilitySpringtree Senior LivingAt Springtree Senior Living, we provide top-notch independent living, assisted living, and memory care, making our community a great place for individuals and couples alike to retire without the worry of moving as care needs change.Be greeted upon arrival...
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9.4
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67 reviews
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67 reviews
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Front desk, activities director, van driver - all warm, friendly, and helpful. CNAs vary, some excellent, some mediocre. Food is okay, not gourmet. Some wait staff are efficient and happy to help; others not...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Once you enter Presidential Place you will find a warm, home like atmosphere with friendly faces and supportive staff. Presidential Place offers spacious apartments with seven different floor plans to choose from. We offer a diverse and enriching activity program. Our staff is here to serve your...
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I was really impressed with staff quality first, and everything else was great: apt/food/activities/cleanliness and a big one was everyone's accessibility/availability.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located near shopping, golfing and nature preserves, Wickshire Tamarac offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Tamarac, Florida, in a vibrant community tailored to older people who seek a simplified lifestyle. Our professional staff provides discreet support 24/7. Without the burdens of...
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66 Floor plans available
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The quality of the facility is very good and the entire revocation they did earlier this year is great. The quality of the food is terrible. The admin staff have ignored multiple requests to have our bill...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Terraces at Hollywood- senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami in Hollywood, Florida, and on a beautiful, gated 22-acre campus with serene lakes and sparkling fountains is conveniently near shopping,...
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Price was reasonable. Food was very good. Personnel were very helpful. Residents were quite friendly. Daily care was appreciated. Clinic care was helpful. Parking was sufficient. Signin/signout was easy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Preserve at Palm-Aire provides the highest quality of geriatric care, assisted and independent living in the Pompano Beach, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and...
Photo of The Palms at Plantation
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The staff is friendly and seems to care about their residents. My friend's floor isn't real clean so think it doesn't gets really cleaned but then again, he is rather messy but he will be 100 next...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Palms at Plantation is a unique boutique style community that truly makes it different and delightful. Built on the site of a former plant nursery, it’s fitting that care, growth and nurturing are in our very soil. And our ideal location just 20 minutes west of the beautiful beaches of Ft....
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The apartment is lovely. The only problem is the kitchen is not handicap friendly. The residents and staff are very friendly. They are understaffed and if you need help to get off the floor or need a nurse...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park Summit is a premier continuing care rental retirement community, offering independent living and assisted living. We are located approximately 20 miles northwest of Fort Lauderdale, in the city of Coral Springs, on seven beautifully-landscaped acres. We are conveniently located a short...
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Photo of The Pointe at Plantation
2020 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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The upgrades to the building are nice, but I feel like it is overshadowing what’s going on inside. In assisted living. There is still not enough staff to take care of all the residents adequately. Some new...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upscale elegance meets country club atmosphere at The Pointe at Plantation, a vibrant Independent Living and Assisted Living community located just outside of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Here, fun and friends are never far off. Enjoy gorgeous lakefront views from your screened-in patio, gather the crew...
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The facility - Waterside Landing - provides an excellent environment for elder care special needs residents. Our sister requires the comprehensive oversight as she has memory disabilities. Even so, she has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Building an Exceptional LifeWe are an assisted living and independent living community for seniors where you can find a wonderful retirement lifestyle that lets you trade the hassle and stress of living at home for comfort and relaxation surrounded by other seniors just like you.Our intimate...

Cost of independent living in Miami Dade County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Miami Dade County is $4,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miramar, FL with an average of $4,088 per month.

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Miami Dade County, FL
$4,168/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. state and national averages

Miami Dade County, FL
$4,168/mo
$4,242/mo
U.S. national average
$4,201/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,482/mo
Independent Living
$4,168/mo

Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,948/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,827/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,679/mo

Senior living costs in Miami Dade County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Miami Dade County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMiami Dade County, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,168/mo$4,242/mo$4,201/mo
Assisted Living$2,891/mo$4,125/mo$4,741/mo
Memory Care$4,482/mo$4,591/mo$5,003/mo
Independent Living
Miami Dade County, FL:$4,168/mo
Florida:$4,242/mo
U.S.:$4,201/mo
Assisted Living
Miami Dade County, FL:$2,891/mo
Florida:$4,125/mo
U.S.:$4,741/mo
Memory Care
Miami Dade County, FL:$4,482/mo
Florida:$4,591/mo
U.S.:$5,003/mo
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Independent living costs in Miami Dade County, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Miami Dade County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Miami Dade County, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Miami Dade County, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Miami Dade County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Miami Dade County, FL$3,554/mo$3,499/mo+1.6%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,304/mo+2.9%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Miami Dade County, FL
2024 average cost:$3,554/mo
2023 average cost:$3,499/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,304/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Miami Dade County

Recent reviews for independent living in Miami Dade County

Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL

5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things. I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.

The Palace at Coral Gables

5.0
The Palace in Coral Gables is an excellent place to live. My mother has been there for five years. She just celebrated her 100th birthday and the Palace gave her a party that was the “best night of her life”. [Name removed], [name removed], [name removed] made all the arrangements to ensure it ...
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Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL

5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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Miami Dade County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Miami Dade County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Miami Dade County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Miami Dade County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Miami Dade County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.4%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Miami Dade County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Miami Dade County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.6%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
22.1%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Miami Dade County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Miami Dade County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Miami Dade County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.6%
33.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.2%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.4%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.3%
43.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
42.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
22.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.6%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Palace at Kendall, The Sterling Aventura and Grand Living at Coral Gables are the top-rated independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 269 independent living facilities near Miami Dade County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Miami Dade County, Florida are Williamsburg Landing, Independence Hall Senior Living and Springtree Senior Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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