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The cost of independent living in Gulf Hammock is about $4,199 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 1291 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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This community is kept immaculate. The people here have been so accommodating. The dining room has been redone and they have a nice menu. They offer numerous times to eat so mom can eat whenever she would...
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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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I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Thank u for evacuating your residents and protecting them in Knoxville for Hurricane Irma. We so appreciate u! God Bless u all for taking care of them. It allowed our family peace of mind as we dealt with...
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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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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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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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.
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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.
About Prestige ManorPrestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone.Carrol Dillion-Smith has been the heart and soul of this assisted living community for 35 years and has a team of caregivers who share her...
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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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Gulf Hammock, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Hammock is $4,199 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horseshoe Beach, FL with an average of $3,043 per month.

Independent living costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,199/mo
$4,069/mo

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

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,199/mo
$4,196/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,337/mo
Independent Living
$4,199/mo

Independent living costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,713/mo
Studio
$4,843/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,387/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,869/mo

Senior living costs in Gulf Hammock 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: Gulf Hammock, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGulf Hammock, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,199/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,168/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,337/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,199/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,168/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Gulf Hammock, FL:$4,337/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Gulf Hammock, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gulf Hammock 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gulf Hammock, FL$3,694/mo$3,382/mo+9.2%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Gulf Hammock, FL
2024 average cost:$3,694/mo
2023 average cost:$3,382/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Gulf Hammock

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Hammock

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Hampton Manor at Deerwood in Ocala, FL

4.5
We moved my aunt into HMD about 1 l/2 years ago. Of course at age 95 l/2 she was not happy the first few months. All of the staff made her feel at home and helped her work through the move and new chapter in her life. She loved sitting out side on the front porch and in the front area near ...
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Sunflower Springs LLC in Homosassa, FL

5.0
Definitely a 5 in all categories. Staff is always responsive to my questions, attentive to my mother's concerns and wishes, and the food is very good. My mom is encouraged to participate in activities but as a whole, she prefers the company of the staff.

Gulf Hammock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Hammock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Hammock, 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 Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock 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
28.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
39.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
43.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.3%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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