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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Key Biscayne, FL

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Photo of The Watermark at Coral Gables
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The staff is very friendly and warm. There is a consistency in staffing with little noticeable changeover. They know my mom by name and are familiar with her needs, likes and quirks all of which give me and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Watermark at Coral Cables - NOW OPENFeaturing Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care, this is a different kind of senior living community–in celebrated Coral Gables, Florida (20 minutes from downtown Miami and 25 minutes from South Beach). Playful Mediterranean Revival...
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The rooms are very clean and comfortable the food varies and is nutritious. Daily activities art, exercise and social. Friendly staff and bilingual Location fantastic very near the design district.
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.
Hazel Cypen Tower offers personalized living options for those residents who need assistance with activities of daily living. Located in a park-like, 20-acre gated campus, this community offers a gracious lifestyle near Miami's Design District. Choosing an assisted living community means being...
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Mirabelle is a A really good place and I would without questions recommend this community to other families. Good old Mirabelle deserves the nice rep she has
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 center of one of Miami’s most vibrant communities, Mirabelle is setting a new standard for senior living. From luxury independent living to specialized dementia care, our lifestyle options offer the personalized attention and peace of mind that make all the difference. You’ll find...
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The staff is very caring and friendly to my aunt. She loves the food. It's great for a Latin resident, as the food and environment is very Latin. The place is always clean, and there is plenty of parking...
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.
Coral Terrace ALF is an assisted living retirement home located in Miami, Florida featured on acres of landscaped gardens and lawns. We proudly offer a safe environment and loving care to provide our residents with the independent lifestyle they desire but with the care that they need. Every...
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Mom recently moved to The Palace and I can't say enough good things about the management and staff in the building. They always go above and beyond. Having local owners who are always around makes a huge...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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 Palace at Coral Gables Living in the center of everything... is everything! Situated in the heart of 'The City Beautiful', The Palace at Coral Gables represents the pinnacle of senior living in Miami-Dade County. The community has over 240 luxurious senior living residences with a diverse...
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Our loved one is perfectly happy at Bay Oaks, everyone there is so friendly. She is really enjoying the meals and dining and we know she is being well taken care of.
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.
Bay Oaks Historic Retirement Residence is Miami's best assisted living facility, a tropical oasis in the heart of the city, less than a block from Biscayne Bay, and a non-profit organization since 1947.We are 100% COVID-Free *and* vaccinated. Every resident, staff member and volunteer has...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Upside is truly an exclusive opportunity to live independently on your own terms. We offer luxury living options with over 2,500+ apartments in our network across the country alongside a dedicated and experienced personal concierge support system. Upside is a uniquely designed senior...
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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.
Photo of Superior Living of Little Havana
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.
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Our mother is 100 years old and has dementia. We (both daughters) work and were not longer able to care for her especially at night, so we had to find an ALF for mom. It was a very difficult decision to make...
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.
Las Mercedes Boarding Home The Las Mercedes Boarding Home is located in one of the world's most beautiful cities, Miami FL. There are so many different things to do in Miami, which means a senior will never have to worry about being bored. Miami is right on the coast and supplies all of the fun...
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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.
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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, 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.
Belmont Village brings more than two decades of experience to its peerless Independent Living, Assisted Living and award-winning Memory Care. Now, in collaboration with Baptist Heath South Florida, Belmont is breaking new ground again, offering a first-of-its-kind mix of hospitality and...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Key Biscayne, FL

The average cost of senior living in Key Biscayne is $3,597 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Miami, FL with an average of $3,526 per month.

Independent living costs in Key Biscayne, FL, vs. nearby cities

Key Biscayne, FL
$3,597/mo
$3,526/mo

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

Key Biscayne, FL
$3,597/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Key Biscayne, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,825/mo
Independent Living
$3,597/mo

Independent living costs in Key Biscayne, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,981/mo
Studio
$6,083/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,663/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,389/mo

Senior living costs in Key Biscayne 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: Key Biscayne, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeKey Biscayne, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,597/mo$3,929/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$2,766/mo$3,866/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$3,825/mo$4,269/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Key Biscayne, FL:$3,597/mo
Florida:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Key Biscayne, FL:$2,766/mo
Florida:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Key Biscayne, FL:$3,825/mo
Florida:$4,269/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Key Biscayne

Recent reviews for independent living in Key Biscayne

Courtyard Plaza ALF in North Miami, FL

5.0
We have had no complaints at all. They always send me pictures of her doing activities and they say she is very active. The staff are very good communication, they are always updating me and sending pictures of different things. I would recommend Courtyard Plaza and already have.

Cutler Bay Village in Miami, FL

5.0
During our loved ones stay of [dates removed] we were very happy with our experience. The owner [name removed] was very thorough and detailed with things they do and how things are ran. During the covid spikes and lockdowns he was very honest and straight forward with the families. This ...
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Sunny Days Assisted Living in Hollywood, FL

5.0
I had to go out of town and left my uncle in their care. He loved it. They did a great job giving him his medicine and taking care of him. I wouldn’t hesitate leaving him there again if I had to. The staff is very nice and loving with the guest and residents.

Key Biscayne independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Key Biscayne independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Key Biscayne, 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 Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Key Biscayne, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Key Biscayne, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Key Biscayne 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 Key Biscayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Key Biscayne, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
17.1%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.9%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.1%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.9%
40%
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There are 39 independent living facilities near Key Biscayne, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Key Biscayne, Florida are Seaside at Hallandale Beach Senior Living and The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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