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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ortega Farms, FL
The cost of independent living in Ortega Farms is about $4,217 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 982 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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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.
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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.
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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.
Nestles among the homes, parks and business of Jacksonville's south side, Mount Carmel Gardens offers affordable, independent senior living for those 62 and over. Some of the amenities available in our newly renovated community include: Smoke-Free Building Library and Computer Room with...
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.
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.
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...
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
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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Ortega Farms, FL
The average cost of senior living in Ortega Farms is $4,217 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Ortega Farms
Recent reviews for independent living in Ortega Farms
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.
Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, FL
4.6
Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The staff is very cooperative. They've had some staff turnover, including the head nurse. A lot ...
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Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House in Jacksonville, FL
3.9
We chose Bartram Lakes and The Green House because of the size of the facility, it is smaller and I felt like he would get more personalized care. There were only 11 people here in memory care.
He was not here very long, but based off of our experience I would recommend this facility to ...
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Ortega Farms independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ortega Farms independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ortega Farms, 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 Ortega Farms 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 Ortega Farms 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
37.8%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.5%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ortega Farms 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 Ortega Farms communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
45.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
43.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ortega Farms 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 Ortega Farms offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Windsor Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ortega Farms, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Ortega Farms, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ortega Farms, Florida are Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Windsor Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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