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The cost of independent living in Canaan is about $4,185 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 769 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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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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33 Floor plans available
6.0
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45 reviews
6.0
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45 reviews
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They recently put staff in turquoise shirts, so it is easy to ask someone. Housekeeping washes my clothes and sheets once a week. Change my bed weekly. Food is good, not necessarily my choice. I would...
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.
Ansley Court and Cottage of Oviedo consists of two assisted living communities and one memory care residence nestled on a beautiful campus setting. Each community is the ideal size offering an intimate atmosphere yet is full of vibrant activity. Because each of the three communities is smaller in...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Canaan, FL

The average cost of senior living in Canaan is $4,185 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Smyrna Beach, FL with an average of $3,904 per month.

Independent living costs in Canaan, FL, vs. nearby cities

Canaan, FL
$4,185/mo
$4,148/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, FL, vs. state and national averages

Canaan, FL
$4,185/mo
$4,200/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,548/mo
Independent Living
$4,185/mo

Independent living costs in Canaan, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,947/mo
Studio
$4,216/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,154/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,592/mo

Senior living costs in Canaan 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: Canaan, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCanaan, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,185/mo$4,200/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,123/mo$4,085/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,548/mo$4,532/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Canaan, FL:$4,185/mo
Florida:$4,200/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Canaan, FL:$4,123/mo
Florida:$4,085/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Canaan, FL:$4,548/mo
Florida:$4,532/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Canaan, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Canaan 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.

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Independent living cost trends in Canaan, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Canaan 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
Canaan, FL$2,990/mo$2,874/mo+4.0%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Canaan, FL
2024 average cost:$2,990/mo
2023 average cost:$2,874/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Canaan

Recent reviews for independent living in Canaan

Grand Living Park at Lake Mary

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Encore at Avalon Park in Orlando, FL

5.0
Living in Puerto Rico, it was important to me and my siblings to find a place that would provide the best care for my mother. Having her live at Encore has provided me with peace of mind while living overseas that mom is well-taken care.

The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Engaging and diverse activities program. Residents from various communities, including The Savoy, Cascade Heights, and Sterling Court by Sky Active Living, highly praise their communities for the wide range of activities offered. These activities include music programs, dance classes, exercise groups, crafts, and even sign langua ...
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Friendly and caring staff. Numerous reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their communities, such as The Savoy, The Tremont, and Sterling Court by Sky Active Living. Residents appreciate the staff's commitment to their well-being and enjoy the friendly relationships they've built with them.
Homelike and spacious living spaces. Reviews for communities like Villa Grande on Saxon, The Tremont, and The Savoy describe their living spaces as clean, comfortable, and spacious, providing a sense of home for residents. Some communities even offer larger apartments than competitors.
Delicious and varied meal options. Communities, including The Savoy, Cascade Heights, and Sterling Court by Sky Active Living, are praised for their nutritious and delicious meal offerings. Chefs at these communities cater to individual preferences and dietary restrictions, ensuring residents enjoy their dining experiences. ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating management. Management teams at communities like The Tremont and The Savoy are praised for their sensitive approach to residents' needs. They offer incentives like free moves and reduced rent to make the transition easier for new residents.
Well-maintained facilities and common areas. Communities, such as Villa Grande on Saxon, The Tremont, and Shasta Estates Senior Living, are praised for their clean, well-maintained facilities and common areas, giving residents a sense of pride and comfort in their living situation.
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Canaan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Canaan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Canaan, 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 Canaan 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 Canaan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Canaan, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
38.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
34.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Canaan 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 Canaan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Canaan, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
57.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Canaan 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 Canaan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Canaan, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.8%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
46.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
57.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
50%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.4%
46.4%
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