Assisted Living in Vero Beach, FL

Pelican Garden is in a handy location just a 10-minute drive from the beach, and it's also close to a Publix grocery store and pharmacy. Stormwater Park, 163 acres of walking trails among oaks, pines and wetlands, is a block away. Laundry and housekeeping services are provided at Pelican Garden, and caring staff is available to help seniors manage their medications. There are several sitting areas and a back porch, and the spacious studio rooms have private baths. Meals are made fresh daily and served in a family-style dining room. Pelican Garden is featured in our top 10 list for Vero Beach because of the low staff turnover rate.

Located near I-95, The Brennity at Vero Beach can be easily reached by visiting friends and family. The independence and privacy of the seniors living at The Brennity are important to the staff, and each resident receives a personalized service plan upon admission. A beauty salon and barbershop on-site and a heated outdoor swimming pool are special touches. Each studio apartment has an entryway and private bath, and weekly housekeeping is included. Seniors can socialize in one of the comfortably furnished seating areas or in the library with its welcoming fireplace.

Laundry, housekeeping and linen service are all included in the cost of living at Rosewood Manor. Cable television is available in each resident's room, and regular activities and excursions are scheduled for seniors. Home-cooked meals are served in a restaurant-style atmosphere daily, and residents assist with menu planning. Healthcare for seniors is coordinated with outside medical providers, and medication management is available. We included Rosewood Manor because of the beautifully manicured outdoor area with a gazebo.

Outdoor activity is encouraged at Brookdale, from the courtyard garden for socializing to the greenhouse for those who like to work with plants. Apartments have plenty of storage space, and kitchenettes are optional. Restaurant-style dining includes healthy menu options and individual seasoning preferences. Amenities include a swimming pool, beauty salon and barbershop and well-appointed gym. There's a general store on-site and Brookdale provides concierge service for seniors who need to arrange activities and transportation.

Across from the Indian River Mall and two blocks from a Walmart Supercenter, Isles of Vero Beach is in the middle of the shopping action of downtown Vero. The beach is a 10-minute drive east, and I-95 is a five-minute drive west, for the ease of visiting family members. Built next to a river and surrounded by mature trees, the campus includes a pool and outdoor seating area. The dining room with its cathedral ceiling resembles an elegant restaurant. Residents have the yearly opportunity to travel and stay at over 260 other Holiday Retirement properties around the country. We chose this assisted living community for our list because it encourages seniors to stay active and engaged in life.

HarborChase of Vero Beach perches next to the Indian River, and it's a 15-minute drive to three golf courses and to the Indian River Mall and downtown Vero. The senior residence is also located two miles from the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and several pharmacies. Each new resident is assisted in creating a personalized profile of their interests and needs to help them enjoy programs, pastimes and fun activities. Meals are prepared with fresh, local ingredients, and happy hours are held for socializing. Fitness, social and hobby activities are offered daily, and music is a regular part of the schedule.

An urban residence in the heart of downtown Orlando, Sonata Senior Living is walking distance from four elegant hotels. It's directly on the bus route for convenient transportation, and seniors can take advantage of programs for ages 55 and older at the Callahan Neighborhood Center less than a mile away. Licensed nurses are available 24 hours a day, and there's a full-service beauty salon on-site. We included Sonata on our list because of a life enrichment program called At Your Service that emphasizes the dignity and autonomy of all residents, providing concierge service, transportation and social assistance as needed.

Providing a home for seniors who wish to live in a Christian environment, Florida Baptist Retirement Center has 15 large rooms with private baths. Each room has a cable TV hookup, and there's a large common room for socializing. Three healthy meals are prepared daily, supervised by a registered dietician. Planned activities include athletic, social and devotional gatherings, and seniors can also participate in excursions to local places of interest. Residents can age in place at Florida Baptist, transferring to the skilled nursing area as needed.

Providing a homelike environment for seniors, Family Extended Care of Vero Beach provides a choice of meals at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Private and semi-private units all have cable connections, Wi-Fi and phone, and indoor and outdoor fitness activities are designed to enhance strength, mobility and wellness. In addition to indoor gathering spots, there's an outdoor courtyard where seniors can socialize. Weekly housekeeping and linen service is provided, along with medication assistance.

Somerset House of Vero Beach is staffed with licensed nurses 24 hours a day. Because of this, seniors can receive help with medical issues such as oxygen management and catheter care. The residence is three miles from the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and a 15-minute drive from the Indian River Mall. There are six studio floor plans to choose from at Somerset House, ranging from 408 to 475 square feet, and all have kitchenettes. A full-service beauty salon and barbershop is on-site, and seniors can choose either indoor or outdoor dining at mealtimes.