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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fort Drum, FL
If you’re looking for assisted living in Fort Drum, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Fort Drum or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Fort Drum.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Fort Drum for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 13 assisted living facilities in the Fort Drum area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Okeechobee, Whispering Pines and Mildred.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Okeechobee, Whispering Pines and Mildred.
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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96 reviews
We chose Discovery Village Vero Beach because of the affordability, the location, and the option to have 3 daily meals. The staff have always been extremely friendly and helpful. This is just what my 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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1010 Floor plans available
9.3
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49 reviews
When you get to the final stage of a facility (memory care), you want to know that your loved ones are cared for. There are lots of stories to the contrary. We appreciate the Director of Memory Care. We...
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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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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10 reviews
Certus is strictly a memory care facility and that makes all the difference. Many other facilities treat assisted living and memory care and I don't think the memory care residents get the attention they...
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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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...
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.
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,...
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.
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.
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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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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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.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Drum, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Drum, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fort Drum vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fort Drum, FL by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Fort Drum over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fort Drum, FL
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fort Drum
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fort Drum
Discovery Village Vero Beach
4.6
Our experience was short due to advanced Alzheimer's. It was too big for my mom. She would get lost. Not a locked facility. Appearance, size of apartment was nice. Price was fair. They administered meds for additional monthly fee.
CERTUS at Vero Beach
5.0
My Dad LOVES it there. So many options & activities + joyful staff, delicious meals w/ options makes this a success. We have been impressed with how much science goes into what they do. Check them out! We are thrilled! The courtyard is a HUGE thing for us. Certus is the only place I know of that ...
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Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living
4.8
My Mom has been at The Brennity-Vero for one year. My Mom is a tough audience. She loves her Aides and actually said "I miss them" when returning from her one week hospital stay last summer. She participates in dominoes, bingo, plays solitaire on her tablet and joins Ladies Movie Nights. We're ...
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Fort Drum review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 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
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 27 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
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.7
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
36.4%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
27.3%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
53.8%
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*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.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.4%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.6%
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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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fort Drum protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery Village Vero Beach, Brennity at Vero Beach Senior Living and CERTUS at Vero Beach are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fort Drum, Florida. See full list of communities.
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