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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose Forest, FL
The cost of independent living in San Jose Forest is about $4,190 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 1297 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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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...
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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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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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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...
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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, 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.
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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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Southpoint 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...
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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, 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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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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My mother lived here for five years. She had a one bedroom. It's a very nice place. They are regular apartments for seniors. They had extra safety features but no buzzers in the rooms or anything. One...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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.
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.
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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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: 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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in San Jose Forest, FL
The average cost of senior living in San Jose Forest is $4,190 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in San Jose Forest
Recent reviews for independent living in San Jose Forest
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 Engaged Staff. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at HarborChase of Mandarin, the staff go above and beyond to help residents and their families, ensuring their happiness and well-being. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independen ...
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Varied and Engaging Activities. Residents across communities appreciate the wide range of activities offered to them. At Brookdale Southside, there is a full calendar of activities for residents to choose from, keeping them active and social. Some communities, like Windsor Pointe, even have on-site fitness classes, cooking ...
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Spacious and Clean Living Spaces. Cleanliness and space are essential factors for seniors when choosing a living community. Reviews for Camellia at Deerwood and Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, while The Fountains at Mill Cove and Westminster W ...
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Supportive and Helpful Residents. A sense of community and camaraderie is essential for seniors to feel at home. According to reviews for Augustine Landing, Windsor Pointe, and Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, residents are friendly, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand to their neighbors.
Delicious and Accommodating Meals. Quality and variety of meals are a significant concern for seniors in living communities. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the food is described as excellent, while Augustine Landing and Windsor Pointe mention the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preference ...
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Secure and Accessible Grounds. Feeling safe and secure is essential for seniors. Reviews for Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC highlight the community's secure grounds and convenient accessibility features, such as walkways and transport services, ensuring residents can move about safely and independently
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San Jose Forest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Jose Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Jose Forest, 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 San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest 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
27.7%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.2%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.8%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.4%
42%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.9%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.5%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.9%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
35.4%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.3%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.6%
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Windsor Pointe, Brookdale Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See full list of communities.
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