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Photo of Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living
1616 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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51 reviews
9.3
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51 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
35%
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0%
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6%
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The staff is amazing and the food is delicious. My sister had an issue with an open incision and the staff was instantly responsive. I love that they do "field trips" once a week. I am only a phone call away...
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 Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living offers beautiful elegance, undeniable charm and excellent care.The Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living in Florida offers Cottage Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care in a tropical setting on 36 acres of land. Our residents are...
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Photo of CERTUS at Vero Beach
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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13 reviews
9.1
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13 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
8%
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It's a little pricey but so worth it. It's a beautiful and wonderful community. The staff there are so wonderful and caring. And it's very secure.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Caring for loved ones living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease is an honor which is why we are devoted to making memory care better. Through research, purposeful design, specialized training and talented associates we are creating a new standard for memory care communities. With a sole focus...
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1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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104 reviews
8.5
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104 reviews
5 star
36%
4 star
40%
3 star
11%
2 star
6%
1 star
7%
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Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Management is constantly updating and upgrading facilities. I also highly recommend: A Place for Mom.
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 rare combination of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and attentive, personalized care and service makes for a senior living experience like no other at Discovery Village Vero Beach. Our community offers two, distinct living options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of...
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8.0
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4 reviews
8.0
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Extremely efficient, professional and informative. The management staff were so informative when we spoke on the phone and during our tour. The facility is beautiful, quaint and so homey. The interior of...
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.
Elegant Assisted Living by Trusted Health Experts Grand Oaks of Okeechobee is an assisted living community by the Visiting Nurse Association of Florida, an award winning home healthcare agency with nearly 40 years of experience in the field. With trusted health experts operating the community,...
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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.
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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.
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Fort Drum, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Drum is $3,581 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Placid, FL with an average of $3,413 per month.

Assisted living costs in Fort Drum, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Drum, FL
$3,581/mo
$4,001/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Drum, FL, vs. state and national averages

Fort Drum, FL
$3,581/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Drum, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,581/mo
$4,371/mo

Assisted living costs in Fort Drum, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,025/mo
Studio
$4,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,578/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,609/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,360/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Drum 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: Fort Drum, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Drum, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,581/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,371/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,225/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Drum, FL:$3,581/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Fort Drum, FL:$4,371/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fort Drum, FL:$3,225/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Fort Drum, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Drum 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Fort Drum, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Fort Drum 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
Fort Drum, FL$4,260/mo$3,918/mo+8.7%
Florida$4,480/mo$4,206/mo+6.5%
National$5,291/mo$5,061/mo+4.6%
Fort Drum, FL
2024 average cost:$4,260/mo
2023 average cost:$3,918/mo
Percent change:+8.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,480/mo
2023 average cost:$4,206/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,291/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Drum, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Fort Drum.

What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Drum

Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Drum

CERTUS at Vero Beach

4.7
Cleanliness of the facility: 54??, The lobby and offices, as well as the town center is always spotless. They could do a better job in the bedrooms. Friendliness: 5??, 99% of the staff are incredibly nice and very thoughtful. Quality of care: 4??, I never really worry about the care they ...
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Grand Oaks of Okeechobee

4.5
This is a smaller community I have a 1 bedroom apartment. They will come and check on me every 2 hours. Everybody is a close knit family here. If you don't like something you just tell them and they are kind and will make a change. They serve 3 good meals a day with alternates to choose from. ...
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Discovery Village Vero Beach

5.0
Discovery Village, Vero Beach has been a good fit for my loved one and the staff is very attentive. The Head of Nursing, [name removed]goes over and beyond for not only my loved one, but all of her residents.

Fort Drum review score based on 26 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 11 Fort Drum assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Fort Drum review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Fort Drum review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Fort Drum, FL11 facilities
9.1
Fellsmere, FL10 facilities
8.5
Okeechobee, FL160 facilities

Review subcategories for Fort Drum assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 11 Fort Drum assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Fort Drum resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Fort Drum, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.6
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Fort Drum assisted living services and amenities

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

Availability of select care services in Fort Drum assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Fort Drum that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
54.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Fort Drum assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Fort Drum Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fort Drum assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fort Drum partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Fort Drum assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fort Drum communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
18.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Drum assisted 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 assisted living communities in Fort Drum offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Drum, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fort Drum

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Drum protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living, CERTUS at Vero Beach and Discovery Village Vero Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See full list of communities.
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