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The cost of independent living in Picolata is about $4,177 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 2150 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 Starling at San Jose
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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...
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.
Starling at San Jose is an elegant sanctuary offering unmatched comfort and vitality along the peaceful shores of Goodby’s Creek. Offering resort-style services and personalized care, this state-of-the-art community featuring luxurious amenities in a warm and inspiring environment is the perfect...
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Photo of Cypress Village, a CCRC
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77 Floor plans available
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I would recommend this facility for independent living, not familiar with other levels of services offered,ie, Memory care, Skilled nursing etc. to offer an opinion
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.
Maybe it’s time to let someone else do the dishes.At our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Jacksonville, Florida, you can. Here you’ll have access to four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Plus, you’ll have...
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Photo of Benton House at Oakleaf
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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....
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. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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It's absolutely great! I think it's the best that I have every seen for someone in a situation like my mother-in-law where she just has social security. The other people that live there, some have been there...
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.
Florida Christian Apartments Florida Christian Apartments is a senior housing nestled in Murray Hill, located in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida which is home to NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars. Museums, restaurants, shopping opportunities, medical facilities and more are all in close...
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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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Photo of Noble Gardens of Jacksonville
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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of St Augustine Retirement Home
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.
Photo of Silver Treasures at St. Augustine
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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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Photo of Buckingham Smith Assisted Living Facility
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: 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.
Photo of Grafton House
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.
Photo of Briarwood Apartments
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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
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.
Photo of Marriott's Village Oaks at Orange Park
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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Orange Park offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
Photo of Riverside Cottages At The Shores
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.
Photo of Canterfield of Jacksonville
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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
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.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, a...
Photo of Kiva of Palatka
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.
Photo of Premier Assisted Living
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My mother in law is doing great at Astoria. The staff have been very nice. They keep the community well taken care of. They have plenty of things to do during the day including play bingo. The food is...
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 Astoria Assisted Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free wi-fi and high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
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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.
Photo of Watercrest of San Jose
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Starling at Nocatee
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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
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.
Photo of Cedar Hammocks ILF Inc
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.

Cost of independent living in Picolata, FL

The average cost of senior living in Picolata is $4,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,534 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Picolata, FL vs. nearby cities

Picolata, FL
$4,177/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Picolata, FL vs. the state and national average

Picolata, FL
$4,177/mo
$3,965/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Picolata vs. other types of senior living

$4,486/mo
Independent Living
$4,177/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Picolata, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,931/mo
Studio
$4,677/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,828/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,991/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Picolata over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Picolata

Recent reviews for independent living in Picolata

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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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.

Camellia at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

4.8
The staff at Camellia at Deerwood are all very attentive, friendly, helpful. I definitely recommend this facility to others.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Camellia at Deerwood, Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, and The Fountains at Mill Cove, ensuring residents feel welcome and well-cared for.
Variety of activities for residents. Residents at Grand Villa of Palm Coast, Windsor Pointe, and Augustine Landing appreciate the wide range of activities offered, from exercise classes and games to outings and social events, keeping them engaged and active.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Las Palmas by Sky Active Living, Windsor Pointe, and Discovery Village at Deerwood, with residents expressing satisfaction with the living spaces and communal areas.
Flexible dining options. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, Silver Creek, and Grand Villa of Palm Coast, residents appreciate the choice and accommodations in dining, from in-room meals to social dining experiences.
Social opportunities for residents. Reviews for Camellia at Deerwood, Grand Villa of Palm Coast, and The Fountains at Mill Cove highlight the importance of social interaction for residents, with frequent mentions of resident events and opportunities to connect with others.
Professional and responsive management. Community management at Las Palmas by Sky Active Living, Windsor Pointe, and Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC are praised for their professionalism and attentiveness to residents' needs, ensuring a positive living experience.
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Picolata independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Picolata independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Picolata, 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 Picolata 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 Picolata 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
27.2%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.4%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Picolata 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 Picolata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
36.8%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
34.4%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Picolata 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 Picolata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.8%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.2%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
37.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.6%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
45.6%
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