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The cost of independent living in Blacks Ford is about $4,208 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 396 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Senior Living at the Greens
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Staff is amazing! Facility is beautiful! Units are well equipped and extremely comforting. food is pretty good.... always different choices everyday. Im 56 and I would gladly live there. Happy hour every...
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.
Senior Living at the Greens is a new and uniquely designed community. We offer unmatched hospitality and compassionate care with assisted living and memory care services. With a variety of accommodations, we are sure to support all of your loved ones’ needs. We invite you to visit our community,...
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The assistant living building doesn't have a kitchen, so their food is prepared across the street and then they have to order what they want the day before. So that is a bit of an issue. Other than that all...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Westminster St. Augustine!Discover Gracious Living A World Apart with the Historic Coast's first choice in retirement communities. Serenely convenient to everything you love about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Westminster St. Augustine offers a chance to rediscover an inspiring...
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Benton House is a clean, caring place, where the socialization has helped my mother tremendously. She loves it there. And there is good communication between the staff and families.
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 Benton House of St. Johns the most desired in the...
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What I like the most about Brookdale Orange Park is the staff. They are great and the location is perfect. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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Brookdale Mandarin has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff have been working hard on making improvements to be even better! We chose this facility initially because of the price for basic living ,...
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.
Redefining Assisted Living For Jacksonville seniors looking for exceptional care, our community is worth a close look. Visit, and you might find that we feel more like a great resort than what you typically think of senior living. Our community offers assisted living for seniors in...
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Essentially, nice place, good people but understaffed and unprepared to handle people that have fall issues. She fell several times, last time she hit her head real hard and ended up with a brain bleed. She...
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.
From our tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to our luxurious apartments with modern amenities—HarborChase of Mandarin provides helpful and convenient services that make life easier and more enjoyable. Residents can enjoy a cafè latte just the way they like it, in our bistro or let our chefs delight...
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This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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The nursing staff is A+. Especially [name removed]. Food leaves much to be desired. Breakfast is the only meal that is edible. Lunch and dinner is hardly ever good. Room size is perfect for a single person....
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.
Always ready to lend a hand, our team is a caring and compassionate group of individuals committed to providing the best care and service to our residents.' Wyndham Lakes is conveniently located behind Southlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Our beautiful park-like community sits on 14 acres...
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I am so impressed! The staff is loving, and accommodating. The environment is both modern and warm , making it a welcoming and happy place to be. When your loved one needs to feel independent yet 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.
Established in 2023, The new Diamond Assisted Living and Memory care now offers class, comfort, ease of access, affordability, and value for seniors seeking a new home which provides assisted living, memory care, and respite support. As one size does not fit all, our customized service packages...
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
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.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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Photo of Seagrass Village of Fleming Island
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7.5
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It was a very nice facility, but it was understaffed. I went to see my husband every day twice a day so I had a pretty good understanding of how things were done. Many times there were only two staff members...
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.
At Seagrass Village, residents are enveloped in a caring, protected environment that offers an exceptional array of therapy-driven activities, healthful dining to satisfy the toughest of palates, and spacious common areas for engaging friends and welcoming family. At Seagrass Village, your loved...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Blacks Ford, FL

The average cost of senior living in Blacks Ford is $4,208 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blacks Ford, FL vs. nearby cities

Blacks Ford, FL
$4,208/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blacks Ford, FL vs. the state and national average

Blacks Ford, FL
$4,208/mo
$3,965/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blacks Ford vs. other types of senior living

$4,585/mo
Independent Living
$4,208/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blacks Ford, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,538/mo
Studio
$4,775/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,604/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,569/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,619/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Blacks Ford over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Blacks Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Blacks Ford

Brookdale Avondale in Jacksonville, FL

4.8
The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging. Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. ...
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Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL

4.7
It is a lovely community with good sized rooms. It is a nice place with well cared for grounds. The fees were a little more than we expected. Anthem Lakes is a community that is on the newer side and has been around for about 5 years.

Camellia at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

4.8
The staff at Camellia at Deerwood are all very attentive, friendly, helpful. I definitely recommend this facility to others.

Blacks Ford independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Blacks Ford independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Blacks Ford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
66.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
83.3%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
83.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.3%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blacks Ford independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Blacks Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
83.3%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
58.3%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blacks Ford independent 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 independent living communities in Blacks Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
83.3%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
75%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
75%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
83.3%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
83.3%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
58.3%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
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