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Assisted living costs in Cary average about $4,039 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 24 communities in Cary. Our detailed directory has 71 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Palagio has beautifully nurtured my Dad throughout his move-in and transition. [name removed] (move in coordinator) and [name removed] (marketing director)have been and continue to be a fabulous support to...
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.
Home is Where Our Story BeginsPalagio (Pa-la-gee-oh) provides incomparable experiences every day for you through our outstanding service, programs and resort-style amenities with all of the comforts of home. Watch a movie. Walk the beautiful grounds. Take a cooking class. Try Wii bowling. ...
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My husband entered Windsor at Ortega about [date removed]. He passed on [date removed]. The care that he received was very good. Staff was very supportive to me. It's a great place. I highly recommend...
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.
The Windsor at Ortega is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Jacksonville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests including great opportunities...
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My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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Very comfortable, friendly place. Staff are attentive and work to please. Food could be more catered to residents taste but they have worked hard to provide food he enjoys. A few more activities and off site...
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.
Luxurious Senior Living in JacksonvilleOur residents have traded the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a life lived well. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You just handle making the most out of each of your senior living days. Our community is a great...
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New facility. Young energetic staff. Apartments have plenty of room. My parents are in memory care, so it's not so much about the amenities. Everything is taken care of: meds, meals, PT, laundry.
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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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sweet Alice's Place, Inc. is a residential care home located in the coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida in the county of Duval. Along with beautiful Atlantic coast white sand beaches, Jacksonville boasts many attractions for all ages and personality types. Jacksonville is home to PGA tournament...
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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
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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The caretaker lives at the home and she is always there when needed. The owner also comes in to help. I have good communication with them. They offer some puzzles and they have an exercise bike available. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Rodriguez Adult Family Care Our care home provides personalized 24 hour senior care in a licensed private family home setting. We are here to provide that special care and attention your loved ones need and deserve. Our staff will assist your loved ones with all of their daily...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Cary, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cary is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen St. Mary, FL with an average of $3,162 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cary, FL vs. nearby cities

Cary, FL
$4,039/mo
$4,161/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cary, FL vs. the state and national average

Cary, FL
$4,039/mo
$3,942/mo
U.S. national average
$4,631/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cary vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,039/mo
$4,427/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cary, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,287/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,128/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Cary over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cary, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Cary.

What families are saying about assisted living in Cary

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cary

Camellia at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
Staff and residents are very friendly. Many opportunities to socialize based on the resident.I would recommend. The best endorsement I can share is I popped by to visit my Dad the other day and he was showered, shaved and dressed nice to go down to dinner. This last year he has been existing ...
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Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL

4.4
I would recommend anthem lakes. Overall we have had a good experience. The grounds are nice and residents in the independent or assisted living can go outside and walk around. The food is very good, staff is helpful and friendly. Sometimes it is difficult to make sure all services are being ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews express that the friendly and inviting nature of the staff at Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega makes the community feel like a home for residents and their families. Newcomers are quickly engaged and made to feel part of the community, as seen in several reviews from ...
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Effective communication between staff and families. Consistent communication between families and staff is valued by residents and their loved ones at both Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega. Regular meetings and updates ensure that everyone is informed and care needs are being met, according to several reviews.
Engaging activities program and social opportunities. Residents at Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega enjoy a variety of activities and social opportunities, which contribute to an active and engaging lifestyle. From bingo and games to outings and entertainment, the activities cater to a range of interests.
Thoughtful and attentive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega. Their professionalism and commitment to resident care are praised by families and residents alike.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Both Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega are described as clean and well-maintained communities, with reviews mentioning the upkeep of private living spaces, common areas, and outdoor spaces, giving residents a sense of pride and comfort.
Varied and balanced menu options. Residents at Brookdale Avondale and The Windsor at Ortega appreciate the quality and variety of meal options provided, with several reviews mentioning the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and individual preferences.
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Cary assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cary assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cary, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Cary assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cary that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
27.8%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
38.9%
33.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
16.7%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cary assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Cary Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.9%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
5.6%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cary assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cary, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
40.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cary assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
5.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
5.6%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cary assisted 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 assisted living communities in Cary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
5.6%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.6%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.6%
30%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
11.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
5.6%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
5.6%
40.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
5.6%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
5.6%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
5.6%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cary

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cary protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Mandarin Central, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cary, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 24 assisted living facilities near Cary, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cary, Florida are Brookdale Mandarin Central, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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