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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose Forest, FL

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The cost of independent living in San Jose Forest is about $3,749 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options.

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I knew this community as Allegro. They could be great for independent living. For the assisted living part, I would give them a three. I think they mean well. I think the staff is a four. I food is...
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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.
Discover the joy of carefree senior living. Resort style amenities in a natural oasis. Spacious, elegant accommodations for independent and assisted living, featuring fresh design ideas, luxury finishes, and all the comforts of home with no worries about maintenance. Compassionate 24 hour care....
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If price is an issue this facility is the least expensive I found. It's my first experience so I have nothing to compare it to. My mother's health seems good I have hospice visiting her so that helps.
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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This is a very nice community. The facility itself is very clean and well kept looking, and the layout makes it easy to get around. The staff are friendly and professional, and do a great job providing care...
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.
Historic St. Marys blends the beauty of the waterfront and the charm of a friendly southern town. Nestled on the edge of the Crooked River marshes, Magnolia Manor offers serene independent and assisted living options. St. Marys is a natural haven for retirees - the gateway to Cumberland Island,...
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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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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
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: 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: 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, 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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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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Photo of Silver Treasures at Jacksonville
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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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
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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: 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.
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Premiere is a great facility. The staff has been very helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in San Jose Forest, FL

The average cost of senior living in San Jose Forest is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,007 per month.

Independent living costs in San Jose Forest, FL, vs. state and national averages

San Jose Forest, FL
$3,749/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in San Jose Forest, FL, vs. other senior living options

$6,210/mo
Independent Living
$3,749/mo

Independent living costs in San Jose Forest, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,521/mo

Senior living costs in San Jose Forest 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: San Jose Forest, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Jose Forest, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,749/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,014/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,210/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
San Jose Forest, FL:$3,749/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
San Jose Forest, FL:$5,014/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
San Jose Forest, FL:$6,210/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in San Jose Forest, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in San Jose Forest 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
San Jose Forest, FL$3,563/mo$3,326/mo+7.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
San Jose Forest, FL
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,326/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in San Jose Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in San Jose Forest

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.

The Lilac at Bayview in Saint Augustine, FL

4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.

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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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
31.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
11.7%
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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
39%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40%
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
47.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
41%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Addison of Oakleaf, The Barclay at St. Augustine and The Addison of St. Johns are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in San Jose Forest, Florida are The Addison of Oakleaf, The Addison of St. Johns and Sodalis Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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