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Assisted living costs in Starke average about $3,263 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Starke. Our detailed directory has 50 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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Photo of Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Assisted Living
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I would tell a friend: 1. I really like the residents as they all look out for each other. (2 of them told the nurse about my brother's toe but the nurse did nothing - she kept saying I'll call the doctor)...
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.
Hunters Crossing Place - Assisted Living provides exceptional assisted living services in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America and one of the 'best places to live and play.' Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is more than a college...
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From our very first communication with [name removed] we impressed with the professionalism, knowledge and warmth. We have found that extends to executive staff, clinical staff, activities, maintenance and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Radiance of Gainesville is an exceptional Alzheimer's and dementia care community in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida but is so much more than just another college town. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America as well as one of...
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Samson Villa provides a truly home like setting for your family member. Vastly different from a facility such as most nursing homes. Everyone is kind, courteous and professional. I wish l had found them long...
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.
Samson Villa of Orange ParkSamson Villa of Orange Park is a senior care home that is located in the small suburban city of Orange Park, FL and in Clay county. Orange Park is a part of the larger city of Jacksonville and is situated on the St. John River coastline. The group home setting is backed...
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It fit our needs and what we were looking for at the time, we really had no problems during our experience here. We would recommend JBS family care home to others.
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.
JBS Adult Family Care Home is wonderful for individuals who are looking for a home-like assisted living and memory care home. We are committed to excellence in providing quality care, safety and compassionate care to restore our residents' full vigor, health and wellness. Our home is a family...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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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.
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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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I am very happy here. The staff is nice and friendly. I have great care in a clean environment . This is a great value and others would be very happy here. They offer different activities to help stay...
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.
Bill's Place is located at 4860 Chickpea Street in Middleburg, Florida. This facility offers memory services for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's and similar diseases. Assisted living is another service offered by Bill's Place. If necessary, patients can also access respite care and hospice...
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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
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.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, 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.
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Cost of assisted living in Starke, FL

The average cost of senior living in Starke is $3,263 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,953 per month.

Assisted living costs in Starke, FL, vs. nearby cities

Starke, FL
$3,263/mo
$4,156/mo
$3,616/mo

Assisted living costs in Starke, FL, vs. state and national averages

Starke, FL
$3,263/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Starke, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,263/mo
$4,229/mo

Assisted living costs in Starke, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,033/mo
Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$5,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,298/mo

Senior living costs in Starke 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: Starke, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStarke, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,263/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,229/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,539/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Starke, FL:$3,263/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Starke, FL:$4,229/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Starke, FL:$3,539/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Starke, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Starke and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Starke, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Starke, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Starke have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Starke, FL$4,912/mo$5,602/mo-12.3%
Florida$4,078/mo$3,905/mo+4.4%
National$4,915/mo$4,753/mo+3.4%
Starke, FL
2024 average cost:$4,912/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:-12.3%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,078/mo
2023 average cost:$3,905/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,915/mo
2023 average cost:$4,753/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Starke, 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 Starke.

What families are saying about assisted living in Starke

Recent reviews for assisted living in Starke

Radiance of Gainesville

5.0
The staff and everything about our experience here has been great. My mom is doing very well - even experiencing the declines that she is having, overall her physical health has improved and she is in really good spirits. I would definitely recommend Hunter Crossing Place to others who are ...
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JBS Adult Family Care Home in Orange Park, FL

4.1
This is the most affordable option and gives you the most value for your moneys worth when it comes to caring for your loved one. They have activities like puzzles, walks around the community, coloring, and they also put up a basketball hoop for the residents to play ball in the back. This is a ...
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Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Assisted Living in Gainesville, FL

3.8
Was a perfect fit for the time we needed the assistance! The staff was very invested in our family member’s wellbeing, and hands on as some urgent needs arose!Availability of Respite Care, 2 weeks at a time. That was so helpful, as that was all the time we could commit!

Starke assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starke assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starke, 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 Starke 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 Starke that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Starke, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
77.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Starke 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 Starke Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Starke, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Starke 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 Starke partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starke, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.2%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Starke 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 Starke communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starke, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starke 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 Starke offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starke, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.1%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Starke

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Starke protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Assisted Living, Radiance of Gainesville and Samson Villa of Orange Park are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Starke, Florida. See full list of communities.
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