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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ratliff, FL

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The cost of independent living in Ratliff is about $3,970 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 41 options. Read 400 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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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.
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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.
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.
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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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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...
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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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...

Cost of independent living in Ratliff, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ratliff is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.

Independent living costs in Ratliff, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ratliff, FL
$3,970/mo
$4,404/mo

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

Ratliff, FL
$3,970/mo
$4,993/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Ratliff, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,582/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

Independent living costs in Ratliff, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,780/mo
Studio
$4,674/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,972/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,222/mo

Senior living costs in Ratliff 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: Ratliff, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRatliff, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,970/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,048/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,582/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Ratliff, FL:$3,970/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Ratliff, FL:$4,048/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Ratliff, FL:$4,582/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Ratliff, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ratliff 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
Ratliff, FL$2,638/mo$2,541/mo+3.8%
Florida$3,371/mo$3,161/mo+6.6%
National$3,207/mo$3,101/mo+3.4%
Ratliff, FL
2024 average cost:$2,638/mo
2023 average cost:$2,541/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,371/mo
2023 average cost:$3,161/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,207/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ratliff

Recent reviews for independent living in Ratliff

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Lakes Crossing Senior Living in Kingsland, GA

5.0
1 very good 2 also very good 3 good - they become like family 4 food is good almost always 6 not much activity but [name removed] is usually up and out of her room 7 about as good as can be

Ratliff independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ratliff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ratliff, 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 Ratliff 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 Ratliff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ratliff, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Ratliff 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 Ratliff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ratliff, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ratliff 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 Ratliff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ratliff, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
13.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Oakleaf, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ratliff, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 41 independent living facilities near Ratliff, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ratliff, Florida are The Addison of Oakleaf and Sunrise of Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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