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The cost of independent living in Riverdale is about $4,394 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 147 options. Read 2924 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: 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: 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
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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
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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.
Apple House II is an assisted living community located in the calming town of Crescent City, Florida. Nestled between two lakes in an undeveloped part of Florida, residents of Crescent City enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this naturally beautiful city. Expect to be shaded by the tree-filled...
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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
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
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: 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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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
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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.
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, 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: 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: 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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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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...
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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.
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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: 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, 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.
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: 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.
Everyone has unique needs, wants, and expectations for their life. Especially as you age, your needs might be vastly different from what you needed when you were younger and raising a family or focusing on growing your career. Upside is deliberately designed to be a dynamic alternative to...
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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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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
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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.
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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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Riverdale, FL

The average cost of senior living in Riverdale is $4,394 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,227 per month.

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

Riverdale, FL
$4,394/mo

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

Riverdale, FL
$4,394/mo
$4,198/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,731/mo
Independent Living
$4,394/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,270/mo
Studio
$5,026/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,986/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,015/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,244/mo

Senior living costs in Riverdale 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: Riverdale, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiverdale, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,394/mo$4,198/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,120/mo$4,083/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,731/mo$4,530/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Riverdale, FL:$4,394/mo
Florida:$4,198/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Riverdale, FL:$4,120/mo
Florida:$4,083/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Riverdale, FL:$4,731/mo
Florida:$4,530/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Riverdale, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Riverdale 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
Riverdale, FL$3,152/mo$3,094/mo+1.9%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Riverdale, FL
2024 average cost:$3,152/mo
2023 average cost:$3,094/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
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 Riverdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Riverdale

Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

5.0
Both my husband and I are now living at Seagrass Village. We are enjoying our stay. All 3 meals are provided, housekeeping is provided once a week, there are activities for at all levels. We visited several other senior living facilities. By far Seagrass is highest level of living. Best ...
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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.

Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care - Ormond Beach

4.9
[name removed] was awesome she helped my dad get his medicaid and Va aid and attendance she was so helpful what a resource she is and they are the best choice for our family. Dad is so happy and loves his roommate and his new friends.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews praise the kindness and attentiveness of the staff members across various communities. At Grand Villa of Palm Coast, one resident expresses satisfaction with the responsiveness and helpfulness of the staff, while at Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC, another residen ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities offer numerous activities for residents, including but not limited to exercises, games, cards, arts and crafts, and social events. At Las Palmas by Sky Active Living, some residents enjoy the variety of activities and making new friends, while at Windsor Pointe, others appreciate ...
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Accommodating apartment sizes. Residents across communities appreciate the different apartment sizes and layouts that cater to various needs and preferences. At Camellia at Deerwood, some residents highlight the spaciousness of their apartments, while at Ormond In The Pines, others appreciate having their own laundry faci ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Many reviews mention the cleanliness and upkeep of the communities as a major factor in their overall satisfaction. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the beautiful landscaping and maintenance of the property are frequently mentioned, while at Windsor Pointe, the cleanliness o ...
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Engaging social atmosphere. Residents in several communities report making new friends and enjoying socializing with their neighbors. At Las Palmas by Sky Active Living, one resident mentions the friendly and welcoming environment, while at Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC, another shares that the community ...
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Accessibility and convenience. Easy access to essential amenities and services is a top priority for many residents. At Windsor Pointe, residents appreciate the convenience of having on-site laundry facilities, while at Grand Villa of Palm Coast, others enjoy having a restaurant and shopping nearby.
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Riverdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riverdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riverdale, 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 Riverdale 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 Riverdale 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
32%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Riverdale 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 Riverdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
43.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riverdale 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 Riverdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
51.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.8%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
42.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of St. Johns, Senior Living at the Greens and Westminster St. Augustine, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Riverdale, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 147 independent living facilities near Riverdale, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Riverdale, Florida are The Addison of Oakleaf, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Silver Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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