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The cost of independent living in Pine Barren is about $3,333 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 293 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of University Pines by Sky Active Living
99 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
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I have challenges with their accounts and billing so it took them a few months to get resolved but other than that I had an overall positive experience.
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.
University Pines provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located on beautiful grounds in a quiet corner of Pensacola, we enjoy an average temperature of 61 degrees, and so will you. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being just minutes from shopping,...
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Facility is nice and clean. Everyone from the Director to the custodial staff has been friendly and helpful. Good room size and amenities.
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.
Whether you enjoy the freedom of personal independence or the comfort of being catered to, Sodalis Pensacola is tailored to meet your personal needs and preferences. Assisted living, memory care, and respite services are all available. Our community offers a wide range of options and services...
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9.0
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Keep in mind that my ratings are based on the times I have visited and not 24/7 observations. It's affordable. I'm convinced the care and cleanliness is better here than in a nursing home.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Sodalis Milton is a 39-apartment Assisted Living in the heart of Milton Florida. Conveniently located close to the military base and within 30 minutes of the beautiful emerald coast. Sodalis Milton offers a cozy feel with a family-like environment. Never worry about cooking with all meals...
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Photo of Sodalis Cantonment
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We Love Sodalis Cantonment. It feels like home when you walk in the door. The residents are always out and about doing activities. They have really fun family nights with wonderful food and entertainment.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
A Lifestyle Community Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are the hallmarks of Sodalis Cantonment, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the Pensacola area. With our "residents first" philosophy,...
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Photo of Homestead Village of Pensacola
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8.5
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My dad has been a resident here for over a year. I'm so thankful that he's going to be able to age in place and not have to move to another facility as his dementia progresses. He's happy, and that's what...
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.
Photo of Brookdale Pensacola
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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43 reviews
8.5
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43 reviews
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Residents are more "mobile" seniors even with walkers/wheelchairs. Housekeeping and maintenance, and administration do an amazing job with a smile and hello for everyone.
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Your Next Great AdventureJust a short drive from local amenities like West Florida Hospital and the always pleasant gulf of Mexico, you will find a warm and cheerful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to pursue your golden years with enthusiasm. From the moment you...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Photo of The Summit of Atmore
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I think they have a great program but it's a better fit for those who are a little more independent. Very affordable. Great care. I wish we could have kept mom there longer, but she just needed a higher...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
The Summit of Atmore is a comfortable assisted living community located in the historic town of Atmore, Alabama. Our friendly, small town community is located just north of the Florida state line and boasts historic buildings nestled between rivers and woodlands. Atmore is a charming, southern...
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If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
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Photo of The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living
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The staff at The Terrace at Ivey Acres Assisted Living treat all of the residents like family. They have a nice home and non-institutional environment. They had a lot of patience with my family member. I...
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.
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Photo of Enon Country Manor
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We put my dad here and he couldn't walk with out falling down even with his walker. In just 2 weeks he can walk without falling or staggering. He loves that he can get out and talk with people when he wants....
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.
Enon Country Manor The Enon Country Manor is an assisted living community located in sleepy little town of Walnut Hill, FL. This is a quiet community located near the border between the states of Florida and Alabama. Walnut Hill is a peaceful place that has plenty of accommodations for visiting...
Photo of Shelton Manor
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.
Photo of Prisyco Manor LLC
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.
Photo of Pensacola Cluster
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.
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.
Photo of Berryhill Manor
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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.
Photo of Retirement Center
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.
Photo of The Meadows
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.
Photo of Country Haven Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Atmore Rotary Village
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.
Photo of Point Escambia Apartments
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.

Cost of independent living in Pine Barren, FL

The average cost of senior living in Pine Barren is $3,333 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Century, FL with an average of $2,848 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Barren, FL vs. nearby cities

Pine Barren, FL
$3,333/mo
$2,848/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Barren, FL vs. the state and national average

Pine Barren, FL
$3,333/mo
$4,104/mo
U.S. national average
$4,103/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Pine Barren vs. other types of senior living

$3,818/mo
Independent Living
$3,333/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Pine Barren, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$2,920/mo
Studio
$3,577/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,725/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,911/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Pine Barren over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Pine Barren

Recent reviews for independent living in Pine Barren

Westgate Village in Brewton, AL

5.0
Moved into Westgate at start of new year. Best Decision!!! Feel safe, yet feel I have privacy. Place is clean, staff is great! Love the opportunity to meet many kinds of people.

Brookdale Pensacola

4.8
I absolutely love the employees and their interactions with the residents. I would highly recommend Brookdale Pensacola. Once the food situation is solved, they should have a 10 in every category.

Noble Senior Living at Pensacola

5.0
A community that I am able to work with activities and help others. We are busy and enjoy ourselves. I love being here to live.

Pine Barren independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pine Barren independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pine Barren, 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 Pine Barren 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 Pine Barren partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pine Barren, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Pine Barren 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 Pine Barren communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
23.8%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
23.8%
37.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pine Barren 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 Pine Barren offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.8%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.1%
48%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.6%
54.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.1%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
19%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.1%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

University Pines by Sky Active Living, Sodalis Pensacola and The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pine Barren, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near Pine Barren, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Pine Barren, Florida is The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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