The Best Independent Living Communities in Saint Lucie County, FL

"My neighbor will be moving into Addington Place of Stuart. If I could afford it, that's where I would go. It's like being on a cruise ship without the ocean. It's phenomenal. It has everything, and it's very luxurious. The little apartment that my neighbor got is quite large. It's a nice-sized apartment. It's got a bedroom. We just loved it. They had a movie theater and a beautiful dining room. They had lots to do and things to keep her busy. They have a beautiful, large library with a fireplace. They have a huge craft center where they do all different kinds of crafts. They do bingo and other games. They have lots of sitting areas throughout. They have a barbershop, a salon, a swimming pool with a spa, a pool table, a poker table, a little coffee shop, a bar, and a gym where they can exercise. It looks like a resort. My neighbor's apartment has a balcony. It is on the second floor, so she doesn't have to go all the way downstairs to go outside to get fresh air, which she really liked. The staff member was awesome, very thorough, knowledgeable, and professional. Everybody was friendly."

"I liked Discovery Village Vero Beach very much. Our tour experience was very good. We got there a little bit before lunchtime, so there was a lot of activity going on outside of the dining room. They had a nice hospitality center. So, you could have some iced tea or a cup of coffee, which was nice for the people waiting as well as the visitors. The view was nice. It was open and airy. I liked it. I had a companion with me and we ate there. There was a table and the tour guide directed us to two ladies that were sitting. They were very nice ladies. They were very welcoming and very informative and we had a very nice meal. The company and the food were excellent. The tour guide was filling in for somebody, but she did an OK job. They had a screened-in balcony, a very nice pool, and lots of meeting places. It was very clean. They had a full kitchen in the one bedroom, washer and dryer hookups, and a lot of closet space. So, I liked their rooms."

"The Brennity at Vero Beach is upscale and it's pricy. It's top-of-the-line. They've also got unassisted living there, so wealthy people come down in the winter and stay there and they get golf privileges. It's a nice golf course. It's a fancy place. These people all do a wonderful job. They know what they're doing. They're professional. The restaurant had gourmet meals. When I was there, they had grilled salmon and tenderloin steak for that night. Everything was top shelf."

"I toured Hidden Lakes Senior Living Community. The people I talked to were very friendly. And the way they set it up, they have screen enclosures where you could sit outside, and you don't have to worry about bugs. The food was okay; it was good. And because I work, the only thing I would be interested in is dinner."

"My mother has a one-bedroom apartment and everybody has been amazing and has been helping her get situated. It's been a good experience. The staff members helped her get acclimated to her new surroundings and introduced other residents to her. Tonight they had a welcome dinner for the new residents, and it was very well received. They have bingo, water aerobics, there's a heated pool, gym, library, and a movie theater."

"Palms at St. Lucie West was a very good location for us because it's only one mile away from where we live right now and we're familiar with the locale, the stores, and the whole thing. It's a good area of Cashmere so that's a high factor. I liked the openness and the friendliness of the place. The activities seemed to be pretty good. The rooms were nice and the meals were above average. The only problem is that there are not too many spaces available and it's one of the smaller places."

"I have been living in the Savanna Club. It's gorgeous. It's absolutely beautiful. We have three clubhouses, we have a restaurant, and we have a theater. From the day I rode into this place, I said, this is it. So we bought it in 2000, moved in 2004. So from 2004, I have lived here and I've loved every minute of it. I have a very nice house, it's 1400 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, a beautiful Florida room, and I'm right on the water. You have everything here. You have everything from baseball to tennis, to everything else that you could want and have here. We have three pools, we have dancing, we have dance lessons. You can do something eight days a week here or do nothing. We have a beautiful golf course on the premises, we have eighteen hundred homes here, and It's three miles around."

"I visited this facility and immediately felt at home, it's warm and cozy. The tour guide was very well spoken and answered all my questions. The rooms are a decent size with beautiful decor. I was served lunch with love, the food is good. The care team exceeded my expectations. Looking for a facility home for my mom was one of the most difficult thing to do, but Coastal Quality staff has made it easy. I was so fortunate to find this place."

"We visited Harbor Place at Port St. Lucie. We looked at the two-bedroom apartments with a kitchen. They were very nice and spacious. They provided laundry service. It all looked very clean and well-kept. The staff was very accommodating and very friendly."

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.

"When I first walked in American House Stuart Lodge, I was completely impressed with the decor, the friendliness from everybody that was in the front lobby -- it's quite large -- and the friendliness of the gentleman who gave me the tour. He toured me around to several room options they would have, the dining area, the activity area, and the happy hour area. Everything was just beautiful. I want to come live there. I was very impressed with that facility. The places we visited seemed to have similar aspects, but that one was just A-plus level. They have a beautiful room with a fireplace that people can go in and just relax and watch the fire. The outside gardens were gorgeous to be outside and just enjoy the breeze and the sunshine. The front staff greeted me very graciously. The gentleman during the tour even sent me a follow-up email saying how nice it was to meet me. Everything was just high class."

"I visited Pinelake Gardens and Estates since it was near my daughter's place. It was a wonderful environment to move in. You could have your own place and hire someone for the maintenance of the yard. The place I wanted had three bedrooms, a den, formal dining area and a family area. I liked it because it was big and roomy. The facility was attractive and well-maintained. The atmosphere was quiet and there was no traffic. "

"I toured Sonata Vero Beach. It was very good. I was impressed with the facility and the people that were there. The staff was excellent. I looked around. I was comfortable. I thought that it was nice. The appearance was excellent."

"Under new management. Barbara and Raphael are awesome in the leasing office and Mario is the best maintenance man I have ever known. I was a nurse for 45 years and had a small stroke in October of 2017. I had to stop working and go on social security, making it impossible for me to keep my beautiful home in Portofino Shores and look for affordable housing. After looking for weeks at my options, I decided to move to Lexington Club at Vero, because this is the nicest apt for the money. Barbara and Raphael worked tirelessly to expedite getting my apt ready for me, as it was not on the available list at the time I applied, but was the one I wanted, due to location in the building and was recently vacated by a previous tenant. I had issues with my disposal and AC and Mario replaced both same day I notified the office. I love the hair salon in the building! Previous salon was much more expensive than Angie in the building here and she does great work. The heated pool is very nice and never crowded. "