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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Clay County, FL
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The cost of independent living in Clay County is about $4,187 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 137 options. Read 2283 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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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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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal 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.
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.
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
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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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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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Everyone has unique needs, wants, and expectations for their life. Especially as you age, your needs might be vastly different from what you needed when you were younger and raising a family or focusing on growing your career. Upside is deliberately designed to be a dynamic alternative to...
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We have had an above and beyond experience here at Starling at Nocatee. They offer tons of activities for all of the residents, there is always something for us to do.The activities director here [name...
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.
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.
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My experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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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.
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.
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of independent living in Clay County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $4,187 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Clay County vs. other types of senior living
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What families are saying about independent living in Clay County
Recent reviews for independent living in Clay County
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.
Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL
5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion in Saint Augustine, FL
4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.
Clay County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay County, 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 Clay County 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 Clay County 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
32.7%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40.7%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay County 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 Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
40.7%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.9%
43%
Room service
Room service
39.8%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.1%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay County 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 Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.1%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.1%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.7%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.6%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.9%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
50.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
45.1%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.8%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Addison of St. Johns and Brookdale Orange Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Clay County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 137 independent living facilities near Clay County, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Clay County, Florida are Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, Brookdale Orange Park and Sancerre at Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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Independent Living in Cities Near Clay County
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