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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cape Canaveral, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 12 independent living facilities in Cape Canaveral, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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9.6
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My mother-in-law is in her second year of living at Shell Harbor, and my husband & I visit her almost every day. WOW - it truly is worry-free luxury living! Everything is clean and well-maintained, the...
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.
Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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9.6
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9.6
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49 reviews
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My time at Cedar Creek has been great. My children live within a few mile s and they visit a couple of times per week. I enjoy the walking space at the community for exercise.
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.
“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...
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9.4
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34 reviews
9.4
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24%
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The staff at Alura is very attentive The common areas are usually clean except for when they throw a party, but then they clean it right up. The management is spot on great communication and very patient...
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.
At Alura Senior Living, we understand the challenges involved in moving yourself or a loved one into an Assisted Living or Memory Care community. At our brand-new location in Rockledge, Florida, just a few minutes from the cities of Cocoa Beach and Viera, our priority is to help make this...
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The facility and staff are great and knowledgeable.. The people who live there are also kind and look out for each other which is also a plus.. Mom had an apartment with a balcony which was nice.. The layout...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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7.0
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Staff is very friendly. Food doesn't seem to be the greatest. Over all they are meeting my mother's needs. I would recommend it.
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.
Sodalis Merritt Island is Central Brevard’s premier senior living community! We offer spacious apartments, modern amenities, an exceptional care team – and an individualized wellness approach to caring for each resident.Enjoy chef-prepared meals, a robust activities program, and a variety of...
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Very nice, caring and helpful staff!
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.
Palace Retirement Home is an assisted living community nestled in beautiful Rockledge, Florida only minutes from Orlando to the West, Cocoa Beach to the East and Cape Canaveral to the North. Rockledge is a lovely place to call home, and a wonderful place for friends and family to visit. Our...
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Cape Canaveral, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cape Canaveral is $4,334 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mary Jane, FL with an average of $3,874 per month.

Independent living costs in Cape Canaveral, FL, vs. nearby cities

Cape Canaveral, FL
$4,334/mo
$4,289/mo

Independent living costs in Cape Canaveral, FL, vs. state and national averages

Cape Canaveral, FL
$4,334/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Cape Canaveral, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,510/mo
Independent Living
$4,334/mo

Independent living costs in Cape Canaveral, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,520/mo
Studio
$4,190/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,464/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,888/mo

Senior living costs in Cape Canaveral 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: Cape Canaveral, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCape Canaveral, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,334/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,106/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,510/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Cape Canaveral, FL:$4,334/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Cape Canaveral, FL:$4,106/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Cape Canaveral, FL:$4,510/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Cape Canaveral, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cape Canaveral 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.

Cape Canaveral, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Cape Canaveral, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cape Canaveral 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
Cape Canaveral, FL$4,781/mo$4,760/mo+0.4%
Florida$2,853/mo$2,755/mo+3.6%
National$2,867/mo$2,806/mo+2.2%
Cape Canaveral, FL
2024 average cost:$4,781/mo
2023 average cost:$4,760/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,853/mo
2023 average cost:$2,755/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+2.2%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cape Canaveral

Recent reviews for independent living in Cape Canaveral

Crescent Wood in Titusville, FL

4.7
I believe my loved one has been taking care well. The staff is great about delivering food and medication on time. My loved one is doing better since coming to this community. My loved one was able to move to the independent living. He has been participating in activities, it has been ...
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Victoria Landing ALF in Melbourne, FL

5.0
Of course the facility location and views are unbeatable, but the staff is also top notch. They truly care for their residents and always work to make sure every need is tended to in a timely fashion. The restaurant makes great food and there are more than enough activities to keep the ...
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The Brookshire in Melbourne, FL

5.0
We're very pleased with how things have turned out with The Brookshire, it is a very nice place! The community is well kept and clean, and the staff are all very friendly! They provide a high level of service, and the nurses are all very attentive. My loved one also really seems to like the ...
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Cape Canaveral independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cape Canaveral independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cape Canaveral, 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 Cape Canaveral 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 Cape Canaveral partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cape Canaveral, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Cape Canaveral 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 Cape Canaveral communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cape Canaveral, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cape Canaveral 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 Cape Canaveral offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cape Canaveral, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Shell Harbor Retirement Community, Cedar Creek Assisted Living and Alura Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cape Canaveral, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Cape Canaveral, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cape Canaveral, Florida are Shell Harbor Retirement Community and Cedar Creek Assisted Living. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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