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The cost of independent living in Fort Gates is about $4,313 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 211 options. Read 4741 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 Freedom Pointe at the Villages, a CCRC
99 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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30 reviews
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Excellent facilities. I had nothing but the best care for Mom at Freedom point. Staff listened to me and the care was fantastic. Administer took time to place Mom in a memory care facility that was best...
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.
Freedom Pointe at the Villages provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers...
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Photo of HarborChase of Villages Crossing
1212 Photos available
8.6
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57 reviews
8.6
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57 reviews
5 star
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The staff has been very nice to my mom. It's clean. Activities are ok. I'm sure they'd be even better if my mom didn't have dementia. So far we are very happy and I would recommend them.
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.
HarborChase of Villages Crossing is designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of seniors. It features 91,000 square feet and 96 spacious units in a safe and secure neighborhood environment. A technology and business center will keep seniors in touch with friends and family while...
Photo of Seagrass Village of Port Orange
1717 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.6
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27 reviews
8.6
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27 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that the facility and management are great. The nursing staff is lacking in service training and response. Also financial issues and billing are very complex and...
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.
Just around the corner is an experience you will want to share. Captured in your mind's eye like a message on a postcard - we know you will want to write to those you love about your community, because the lifestyle you're experiencing is worth bragging about. What activities will capture your...
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Photo of The Cove at Tavares Village
1313 Photos available
8.6
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37 reviews
8.6
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37 reviews
5 star
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From the front desk to the cafeteria staff, excellent, professional and above all family oriented. The care our loved one had while there was exceptional. The skilled staff in MC was attentive, well educated...
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.
Less than a mile from Lake Harris in beautiful Tavares FL exists a leisurely life at The Cove at Tavares Village. About 25 miles northwest of Orlando, you will find a group of senior citizens who wake up each morning greeted by sunshine and secure in the knowledge their lives are comfortable in...
Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Ocala
99 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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The staff is very friendly and supportive in my experience. I would recommend to others. I would add that you Hawthorne provides good value in apartment size for the price.
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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Photo of Westminster St. Augustine, a CCRC
2424 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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20 reviews
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They will love it at first sight if they are looking for a place that is tropical feeling and not in the city. And if they are golfers they will definitely like Westminster
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.
Enjoy an exceptional senior living experience near one of the nation’s most historic cities at Westminster St. Augustine. With a serene natural setting in World Golf Village and a vibrant lifestyle, we offer maintenance-free, independent living with the security of a Life Plan continuum. Choose...
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Photo of Magnolia Manor
77 Photos available
8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
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My mother so enjoys living at Magnolia. Look at pictures on fakebook and mom is just grinning. June is involved in about everything. Before she moved there she did nothing at home, stayed in bed most of the...
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.
When an intimate and beautiful community, care and services, activities and great dining are important, discover magnolia Manor in Daytona! Our care team makes residents feel like family while our activities and dining team engage residents in meaningful activities and social dining offering...
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Photo of Harbor Oaks Golden Years
44 Photos available
8.5
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6 reviews
8.5
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Harbor Oaks is excellent. Qualities that make it excellent are the great staff and the flow of information on our family member in a timely manner. The food is very good.
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.
At Harbor Oaks Golden Years, our ethos is encapsulated in every smile shared and every hand held. For years, we have been the safe haven for seniors seeking not just a place to live, but a place to thrive, make friends, and continue their story with dignity and grace.
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Photo of The Atrium at Gainesville
2222 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.5
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36 reviews
8.5
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36 reviews
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I would change the food. I can be overcooked at times. Also, you get one glass of water and one other beverage, tea, coffee, or some kind of juice. I bring my thermos for my drink. Also the parking can be...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
The Atrium at Gainesville provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in a quiet corner of Gainesville, you'll love the quality of our facilities, the beauty of our grounds and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, golf,...
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Photo of Marina Isle Assisted Living
99 Photos available
8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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The food was outstanding! A beautiful facility and everyone is so kind and friendly. My mom wasn't there long because of her condition and death, but I felt it was probably one of the best places she could...
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.
Our brand-new assisted living community is located on a quant peninsula on Lake Monroe adjacent to a 200 boat slip marina. In addition to being located on the water, our community is only 2 blocks from Historic downtown Sanford. As a resident of Marina Isle you will enjoy the benefits of...
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Photo of Brookdale DeLand
1111 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.5
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69 reviews
8.5
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69 reviews
5 star
52%
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My husband entered Brookdale basicly wheelchair bound due to weak legs. After a couple months he is now using a walker most of the time. He praises the staff for their pleasant assistance and personal care.
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsAbout halfways between Orlando and Daytona Beach is an exceptional community for exceptional seniors. We provide a senior living community that feels just like home sweet home, where seniors receive assisted living and memory care. You and your loved ones can trade the...
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Photo of Ansley Parke at Orange City
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.5
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70 reviews
8.5
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70 reviews
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Ansley is a good facility. If so let me know. They have much going for them, but there are areas for concern as a a caregiver for my loved one. I think if I could do it without the hassle I would move my...
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.
Located near Blue Spring State Park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Ansley Parke Orange City is a vibrant community designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments, each with a...
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Photo of Vintage Care of Palatka
1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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8 reviews
8.5
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8 reviews
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Based on what I saw and my conversation with my FIL, I would give it 4 stars. The place is definitely old and smells like stale urine. They do help the residents with eating their meals and provide a 2nd...
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.
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
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Photo of Sterling Court by Sky Active Living
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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49 reviews
8.4
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49 reviews
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[name removed]s disease was further along than we thought but the staff reached out to find us extra help with assisting [name removed]s needs and one reached out to me in Tennessee to keep me updated. I...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Sterling Court provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled on picturesque grounds in the charming community of Deltona, you'll love the coziness of our facilities and appreciate the convenience of being close to all the things that make life rich. We're just...
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Photo of Countryside Lakes Senior Living
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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19 reviews
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With Mom having the need of assisted living. We toured several facilities in the area and felt this would be a good fit for her and us. It has been two months since she moved in and she has been making...
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.
At CountrySide Lakes, we believe in the simple things – friendship, joy, gratitude, and charity. We believe that veterans are heroes and that it’s perfectly okay to spoil the grandkids. We honor the individual – offering personalized care and services. And we love getting to know you and your...
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Photo of Spring Hills of Lake Mary
1515 Photos available
8.4
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91 reviews
8.4
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91 reviews
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We chose this community because of a Strong veterans presence. My dad is very sharp still and likes to chat and interact with others. He goes out for breakfast a lot with friends and family. He's very happy...
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 provide our residents with the personal attention and assistance they deserve, while also promoting an independent lifestyle. With a friendly staff and our holistic approach, we engage residents by intriguing their mind, moving their body, and inspiring their spirit while making them as...
Photo of Brookdale Palm Coast
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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33 reviews
8.4
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33 reviews
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The staff is very kind. The food is excellent with few disappointments. They will always bring food to the clients as needed. Clean. Laundry always handled with care. The hairdresser is great! Projects,...
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.
Fill Your Days With SatisfactionYou’re ready to upgrade your senior living, and we have just the place to do it. We are an exceptional assisted living community in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida, located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. Palm Coast offers world class golfing, fishing and...
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Photo of The Carriage House
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8.2
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31 reviews
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Overall it's good. Mainly because of the set dining times, and its starting to show its age. However, It is light, bright and airy. I Love the library. There is a large screened- in swimming pool and a fire...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
We believe that The Carriage House is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At The Carriage House, our management teams live on-site, and are...
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Photo of Marion Woods by Sky Active Living
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.1
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67 reviews
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Mom enjoys the convenience of meals served in a dining hall where she enjoys socializing with friends her age as well as opportunities to dine in the community, when a group went to The Yearling last month...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
Marion Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Bathed in the warm Florida sun, Marion Woods is an inviting and friendly place to come home to. We're also just a short drive from Gainesville and Orlando. You'll be happy every day with your decision to join...
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Photo of The Willows
88 Photos available
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57 reviews
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Overall, the experience had many positive aspects, but there were a few concerns worth noting. One issue involved billing for medications. There were charges for prescriptions that were already available...
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.
Welcome to The Willows, where your retirement adventure awaits. When you visit our retirement community near The Villages in Oxford, you'll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is...
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Photo of Aden Senior Living
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She has complained about the food a couple times, her husband (was) and son (is) an amazing cook. Obviously, everything is super expensive these days but, the location is priceless. Close to our home and...
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.
Aden Senior Living is a brand-new catered club-level living, assisted living, and memory care community in Ormond Beach, Florida. With spacious apartments, exceptional amenities, first-class hospitality, and engaging signature programs supporting health and wellness, individuals experience...
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Photo of The Bridge at Ocala
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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The staff is extremely kind and caring, From the moment we visited they have been upfront about anything that we questioned. The residents are cared for according to their needs. Everyone is treated as a...
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.
The Bridge at Ocala, Florida, offers an abundant lifestyle for seniors looking for a dynamic assisted living community to call home.Professional and caring associates provide a full range of services and amenities including personalized care plans tailored to each resident’s needs, nutritious...
Photo of Eustis Senior Care
66 Photos available
8.0
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the staff was incredible but the cleanliness not so much. However, I would recommend this community to other families especially those who are lower income
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.
Eustis Senior Care lies quietly in the small community of beautiful Eustis, Florida. Just a few streets away from the glistening waters of Lake Eustis, warm Florida sunshine and a gentle breeze over the lake help make Eustis Senior Care a tropical lifestyle to sooth the soul. Eustis is known to...
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care Deltona
66 Photos available
8.0
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Trying to find placement for a family is very hard, but with Gold Choice they made it so easy for me to decide. Everyone there is so compassionate and loving towards not only the resident but also to each...
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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Photo of Lake Port Square, a CCRC
2323 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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We visited three retirement communities for my mother and nothing compared to Lake Port Square. The facilities are amazing and the staff could not be more accommodating. Even after you move in the staff is...
Provides: Independent Living
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.
At Lake Port Square a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our...
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Cost of independent living in Fort Gates, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Gates is $4,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $3,690 per month.

Independent living costs in Fort Gates, FL, vs. nearby cities

Fort Gates, FL
$4,313/mo
$3,989/mo

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

Fort Gates, FL
$4,313/mo
$4,265/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Gates, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,989/mo
Independent Living
$4,313/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Gates, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,404/mo
Studio
$3,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,760/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,907/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,692/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Gates 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: Fort Gates, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Gates, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,313/mo$4,265/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$3,989/mo$4,141/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$3,989/mo$4,613/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Fort Gates, FL:$4,313/mo
Florida:$4,265/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Gates, FL:$3,989/mo
Florida:$4,141/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Fort Gates, FL:$3,989/mo
Florida:$4,613/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Gates, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fort Gates 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 Fort Gates, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Gates 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
Fort Gates, FL$3,274/mo$3,273/mo+0.0%
Florida$3,394/mo$3,301/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Fort Gates, FL
2024 average cost:$3,274/mo
2023 average cost:$3,273/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,301/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Gates

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Gates

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

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.

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

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. For example, at Lake Ridge Village, the staff are described as 'very helpful' and 'friendly', going above and beyond to make residents feel welcome. At Lexington Place, staff members are praised for their ...
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Diverse range of activities. Activities are a major draw for many residents, with communities offering a wide range of options to keep residents engaged and active. For instance, at Pebble Springs Retirement, the community offers a variety of activities from arts and crafts to fitness classes, ensuring there's something f ...
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High-quality dining experiences. Residents often mention the quality of the food and dining experiences at their communities. For example, at Lexington Place, the meals are described as 'top notch' and 'excellent', with many residents expressing appreciation for the accommodations made to dietary restrictions. At The Gallery ...
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Spacious and well-maintained apartments. Reviews often highlight the size and cleanliness of the apartments at different communities. At Grand Villa of DeLand, the apartments are described as 'beautiful' and 'quiet and peaceful', with residents particularly appreciating the generosity of space in their one-bedroom apartments. At Ame ...
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Supportive and inclusive community atmosphere. Feeling comfortable and at home is crucial for many residents, and the communities profiled in these reviews offer warm, inclusive environments. For example, at Sterling Court by Sky Active Living, new residents are welcomed with open arms, and many residents make friends and feel part of a co ...
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Accessible transportation options. Transportation is a crucial consideration for many seniors, and the communities in these reviews offer various options to help residents get around. At American House Wildwood, a shuttle bus is available for appointments, and at Sterling Court by Sky Active Living, residents can easily arran ...
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Fort Gates independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Gates independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Gates, 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 Fort Gates 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 Fort Gates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Gates, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.7%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
38.8%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Gates 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 Fort Gates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Gates, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.4%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
47%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.8%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Gates 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 Fort Gates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Gates, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.9%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.8%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.5%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.4%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
55.7%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
43.7%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.7%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
47.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Villa of DeLand, AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and The Barclay at St. Augustine are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Gates, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 211 independent living facilities near Fort Gates, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Gates, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and American House Wildwood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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