The Best Independent Living Communities in Brevard County, FL

"I moved into Glenbrooke Senior Living. My meals are all supplied. They clean the apartment once a week. They drive me to any doctor's appointments. It's a good place. Right now, I have a plan that says I get two meals a day. It works out well because I am not an early riser, and by the time they want to serve breakfast, I'm just getting out of bed. The apartment size is beautiful. It's just like moving into a regular apartment. I have a 1,200-square-foot apartment. I have a beautiful little patio. I don't pay for anything here except my TV. I just moved from across the hall. My initial apartment had very dark granite, and I liked a lot of light around me. Everything else about the apartment was perfect. It was clean. Washer and dryer are supplied. You do your laundry right in your apartment. Anything you could think of, they have there for you, including a microwave and a gas stove. It's wonderful and has a large pantry for someone who won't have to cook anymore. The food is very satisfactory. It's not gourmet, but it's not being served in a high school cafeteria either. There's more than one building. For the main building, where our dining area is, I would give it a five, but for the outbuildings we live in, those of us who can do a little more care, I'm going to give it a four because they are not doing the hallways as well as they should. Some things need updating or at least some reporting; you just shouldn't be satisfied with what's there if it's not right. Every hour, something is going on until seven o'clock at night. I enjoyed all the ones that I attended."

"I checked out both independent and assisted living at Grand Villa of Palm Bay. What we drove up there certainly was beautiful to look at. It would be a very nice home to come to, to live. It looked very upper class. It looked very clean. It is right on the water, which makes it very pristine also. The grounds and everything outside were immaculate. When I came in I met the lady at the desk. My daughter was with me. She verified our appointment. We met the young lady that was taking us on the tour, and we went to lunch first. There was nothing special prepared for us. We were given the same menu that everybody else had, which was their daily menu and also whatever the special of the day was at lunchtime. My daughter had the special, and I chose just something off of the regular menu. I was very satisfied. The food quality was excellent. The portions and everything were really appropriate. They didn't overfeed you, and they certainly didn't starve you. The staff was extremely accommodating. I enjoyed them very much."

"We looked at Crescent Wood's independent living in Titusville. Everything was perfect and clean. The lawns were manicured and I couldn't find anything wrong with it. The staff who assisted us was perfect, helpful, answered all my questions, and was very thorough. I didn't have the food but I saw the menu, and it looked like it was very good. The dining area was empty but it was large and spacious. The tables were set far enough apart to allow space for someone with a disability to get through easily. There was nothing going on when I was there, but I know the activities they have. They have a pool, art nights, and get-togethers with the veterans. They have a game room, which I did not see. I'm going by the brochure on this one. They have music entertainers come in once in a while. They will provide a vehicle to drive the residents if they need to go off-site. They have little luncheons or get-togethers, wine and cheese on Wednesday nights, and a few other activities."

"I've been to Discovery Village at Melbourne several times. What I like best is the security. They make sure that they have a good security system for visitors coming in. The place is very clean. The elevators are operational. The residents seem to be very content, and they do intermingle. It was an old hotel that they renovated. The staff seems to be very professional and very dependable. They pick up the trash and clean some of the rooms as required. The person I visit occasionally gets food from there, but basically, she does her own cooking. The price is a bit high."

"We saw Buena Vida Estates. The apartments are very, very nice. There's nothing I like least. It's a rather small place. The population is small, but they still have as many activities as any other place. The staff answered all our questions. They have everything that we would be interested in. They have a gym and a pool. The upkeep was very good. No complaints at all."

"Indian Oaks is a nice, closely knit community where you have your own independent living, but you have neighbors close by with similar interests and lifestyle. There is a large swimming pool where they offer some exercise classes. There are also activities in their recreation center. They take care of maintaining the grounds as well as pest control too. They can also take care of some of the house repairs. I was very impressed because it seems to meet the criteria I am looking for. "

"My friend is a resident of Trinity Towers East. They're very friendly at the front desk. They do lots of activities for the seniors. The building is kept very clean. The apartments are very nice and have an income base, so it's a plus. They overturned quite a bit on staff, so it's not like you get to know who the staff is because they stay for a bit and are not there. Other than that, they're still courteous. The facility is appealing to the eye. I have not attended the activities, but it looks like everyone's happy. They get a lot of value for their money. When you pay rent, utilities are included. It's Wi-Fi and TV, so they have that included. A flexible rent-to-income was the main thing that got my friend in there."

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 living alternative to help you live completely independently. The Upside team helps you find a luxury-style apartment living option and provide you with extra layers of care and assistance, whenever and however you need it. Once you're settled in your new home, we connect you to your personal concierge and expert on all things aging. The Upside concierge is available to help arrange meal and grocery deliveries, transportation services, schedule appointments, assist with technology, and so much more! Anything you need, Upside is just a quick phone call or text away.

"I came from an expensive apartment in Central Florida where the grounds looked poverty ridden, the noise was loud and break ins happened. I have been living in an 2 bedroom independent apartment at Lenox for over 2 months now. I love it here. The grounds are immaculate, there is no noise and I feel very secure with a security guard on the job at night. They have an amazing maintenance staff as well as the front desk and administrative staff. Joining in on some of the activities, I have started to developed friendships with the nice people who live here. My dog enjoys a high popularity here. I'm so glad I found the Lenox. "

Offering uncompromising comfort and inspired modern dwellings, Parasol is a community for active adults 55+ seeking to “right-size” their current living standards with luxury amenities for enhanced enjoyment and increased opportunities for social activity, including a state-of-the-art wellness center, an active calendar of events, modern living spaces and available services to manage everyday household tasks – all under one umbrella. Parasol residents choose the community because they want to remain independent and adventurous and truly relish a phase of life that should be spent in pure enjoyment.

"My mom was about to move into Cristal Palace, but at the last minute, they said that she needed too much care that they won’t be able to provide. It’s pretty, clean, well kept, bright, and sunny. The people looked happy. I didn't have complaints about that. The people eat in the dining area where they watch TV. The person that toured us was a big help. I really wanted to put my mother in, but unfortunately, things didn’t work out. "

"I went here twice, and they had a beautiful room that would be nice for me. I like the view as it’s right on the water, and I have been in the water was a youngster. I believe I could fish out there; it’s a like a lagoon that runs through or a river. That should be friendly for everybody who likes the outdoors. There’s big trees -- really a beautiful place. They have a salon and bingo, and they have a beautiful cafeteria. They have a real cuisine. They have shrimp, salad, and gourmet line for lunch. The people were very nice; I met a lot of the workers, and they were very nice. The lady in charge was very helpful to my needs. "

"Hampton Manor of Merritt Island was just down the street from us. It's not far from my home and it's brand new. The facility was just beautiful. The one-bedroom was nice. Their dining area was like a little restaurant thing. The common areas were absolutely beautiful. It's got brand-new furniture. They've got a library and everything. It's very nice and very pretty. They've got a lot of amenities. It would be a happy place for everybody."

"Island Lakes is a facility for 55-and-older seniors. It has manufactured homes and they have a recreational facility with activities going on, like potluck dinners, card games and birthday parties. They have a central pool. It's a quite large facility. This is an independent living community and you can come and go as you please. You also have neighbors who are seniors, who are active and able to live independently. "