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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Matanzas, FL
The cost of independent living in Fort Matanzas is about $4,098 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 175 options. Read 2828 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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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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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.
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I think they do a great job here, I'm really enjoying it so far. What I've found to be very consistent throughout the community is that everyone here, both the residents and the staff, seem happy to be here....
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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.
The residents at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living are given the chance to have a new beginning in sunny DeLand, Florida. This Christian-based assisted living community will allow residents to enjoy the year-round warm weather, while staying cool beneath the shade of the trees that...
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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.
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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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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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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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 mother lived here for five years. She had a one bedroom. It's a very nice place. They are regular apartments for seniors. They had extra safety features but no buzzers in the rooms or anything. One...
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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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
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Fort Matanzas, FL
The average cost of senior living in Fort Matanzas is $4,098 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fort Matanzas, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Matanzas
Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Matanzas
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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The Addison of Oakleaf in Jacksonville, FL
4.3
My family and loved one have had a good experience with Benton House at Oakleaf. The community is clean when we visit our loved one. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone seems to be friendly. This is a great community and we would recommend Benton House to others for their loved ...
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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.
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and supportiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Grand Villa of DeLand, HarborChase of Mandarin, and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, where they go above and beyond to make residents feel welcome and ensure their needs are met.
Variety of activities for residents. Activities are another popular feature at senior living communities, with residents enjoying a range of offerings at places like Grand Villa of DeLand, The Gallery at Port Orange, and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, which include exercise classes, arts and crafts, outings, and social events.
Delicious and diverse dining options. Quality meals are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as evidenced by positive reviews for places like Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, Ormond In The Pines, and Camellia at Deerwood, where the chefs accommodate dietary restrictions an ...
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Beautifully maintained facilities. Residents often praise the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, including the private rooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces like gardens and walking trails, as seen in reviews for Grand Villa of Palm Coast, Silver Creek, and Augustine Landing.
Communication between families and staff. Frequent, detailed conversations between community staff and residents' families ensure everyone is informed and care needs are being met, as highlighted in reviews for Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, Ormond In The Pines, and Camellia at Deerwood.
Peaceful and secure living environment. A calm and safe atmosphere is essential for many seniors, making communities like The Fountains at Mill Cove, Grand Villa of DeLand, and Grand Villa of Palm Coast popular choices due to their tranquil settings, security measures, and thoughtful design.
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Fort Matanzas independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Matanzas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Matanzas, 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 Matanzas 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 Matanzas 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
30.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.5%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
38.6%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.6%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
8.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Matanzas 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 Matanzas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
40.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Matanzas 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 Matanzas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.8%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Port Orange, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Windsor Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fort Matanzas, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 175 independent living facilities near Fort Matanzas, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fort Matanzas, Florida are Grand Villa of Palm Coast, Windsor Pointe and Brookdale Orange Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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