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Photo of The Palms of St. Lucie West
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I can only talk about the Memory Unit just that's where my wife is very happy with the help they have it's clean. The food is good. It's very convenient for me. I think it's a is good as any any of them. I...
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.
Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...
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33 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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I have lived here 5 years now. I find Sandhill Cove to be a very friendly and inviting place. It is extremely well managed and maintained. You can be as busy and involved as you want to be. There are a...
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.
Sandhill Cove is a resort-style Life Plan retirement community located on the South Fork of the St. Lucie River. Sandhill Cove is owned and managed by Life Care Services, an LCS Company. LCS has over 50 years of experience and manages more than 132 communities across the country. They've given...
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44 Floor plans available
9.9
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We were lucky to find The Gardens for my mom after an acute rehab stay. We knew she couldn't return to living independently. We needed to find a place quickly, but did an indepth search. I had great advice...
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.
Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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1818 Floor plans available
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The staff is outstanding- especially the person in charge of the memory care residents. They keep the residents active and are very loving. The rooms and public areas are clean and smell clean.
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 master-planned community of Tradition in western Port St. Lucie, The Brennity at Tradition modernizes and redefines the retirement experience. From spacious Single Family Homes to Independent Living apartments you will find a wide array of amenities in this inclusive lifestyle. In...
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Unfortunately my mom's stay there was very short, only 2 weeks before she passed away. The administration director was great, during mom's first week I would call her and she would keep me updated since they...
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.
Surrounded by scenic waterways and golf courses along Florida’s Treasure Coast, Wickshire Port St. Lucie offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port St. Lucie, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older people who want to spend more time doing what they love without the...
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My rating for Lynmoore is a 5 and based on the experience we have had, we would recommend this community to other families who may need a place for their loved ones.
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.
Our friendly, relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to meet new friends and fill your day with a number of fun and engaging activities. Our caring associates are focused on providing you with the very best personalized care to ensure that you're comfortable and at ease. No more worrying about tedious...
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1717 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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Harbor Place is an excellent option for people who have value and safety as priorities. The food is OK not great not bad. It's sort of in the middle. The space in the rooms are phenomenal. It is quite grand...
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.
Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie, Florida, offers a beautiful setting for seniors in search of an active and luxurious retirement community to call home.Offering both independent living and assisted living, Harbor Place associates are trained to care for a wide range of senior needs.Our services...
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Staff seems competent and seem to genuinely enjoy working with residents. I was surprised at this. The last place my mom was at had employees who had very ho hum attitudes.
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.
Lake Forest Park offers distinctive accommodations and a superior level of independent living and assisted living services. Our community is designed for those who want companionship, diverse daily activities and amenities with personal attention all in a stimulating environment. Residents are...
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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.
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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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Photo of Camelot Gardens
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 Nature's Edge
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 Quality Care AL of the Treasure Coast, Inc
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 Johanna's Assisted Living Facility, Inc
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 A Bethel Loving Care Of The Treasure Coast
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.
Photo of Divine Senior Care
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.
Divine Senior CareDivine Senior Care is an assisted living community located in the city of Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida. Divine Senior Care provides the memory care services that some seniors need in a community that is beautiful and comfortable. The city of Fort Pierce has much to...
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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.
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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.
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I had the privilege of meeting [name removed] and her team though my mom who lived at this facility for 3 years. This is one of the best place anyone or their love one could spend their senior years. 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.
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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 Academy Assisted Living
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.
Situated in the stunning Fort Pierce, Florida, Academy Assisted Living Community is the perfect choice for your new home. Known as the 'Sunrise City', Fort Pierce is a vibrant community with an exquisite harbor front that has a state of the art marina. There is also a fantastic library, golf...
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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 independent living in Carlton, FL

The average cost of senior living in Carlton is $4,533 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Windsor, FL with an average of $4,183 per month.

Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, vs. nearby cities

Carlton, FL
$4,533/mo

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

Carlton, FL
$4,533/mo
$3,994/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,664/mo
Independent Living
$4,533/mo

Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,015/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,703/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,153/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,495/mo

Senior living costs in Carlton 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: Carlton, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarlton, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,533/mo$3,994/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$3,939/mo$3,903/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,664/mo$4,291/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Carlton, FL:$4,533/mo
Florida:$3,994/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Carlton, FL:$3,939/mo
Florida:$3,903/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Carlton, FL:$4,664/mo
Florida:$4,291/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Carlton, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Carlton 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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Independent living cost trends in Carlton, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Carlton 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
Carlton, FL$4,209/mo$3,914/mo+7.5%
Florida$3,376/mo$3,161/mo+6.8%
National$3,215/mo$3,103/mo+3.6%
Carlton, FL
2024 average cost:$4,209/mo
2023 average cost:$3,914/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,376/mo
2023 average cost:$3,161/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,215/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Carlton

Recent reviews for independent living in Carlton

The Cabana at Jensen Dunes in Jensen Beach, FL

4.3
It was positive but intake staff did not do a very thorough job making sure all documents were in order and when a DNR situation arose this created a crisis. My dad ended up passing away from Covid contracted during his stay - total time in Cabana was less than 2 weeks.

Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach

4.0
This community is working out quite well for my mother since her move to this community. It is a nice facility, and I'am comfortable with all they have done for us. It has been a good experience. I know she is safe, and In a good facility,

Grand Oaks of Palm City

4.3
The smaller resident population in memory care is a great advantage. The overall experience would be closer to a 5 except for some of the techs who just act like they don't want to be there. The medical staff and administrators are very good and most of the techs are also except for a couple.

Carlton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carlton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carlton, 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 Carlton 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 Carlton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Carlton 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 Carlton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carlton, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
24%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carlton 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 Carlton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carlton, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
24%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
46.9%
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The Palms of St. Lucie West, Sand Hill Cove Retirement Living and The Gardens of Port St Lucie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Carlton, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 33 independent living facilities near Carlton, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Carlton, Florida are The Gardens of Port St Lucie and Sodalis Stuart. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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