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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Shady Rest, FL
The cost of independent living in Shady Rest is about $3,928 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 26 options. Read 199 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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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
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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Shady Rest, FL
The average cost of senior living in Shady Rest is $3,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Macclenny, FL with an average of $3,705 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shady Rest, FL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shady Rest, FL by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Shady Rest
Recent reviews for independent living in Shady Rest
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.
Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA
4.9
The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.
Shady Rest independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shady Rest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shady Rest, 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 Shady Rest 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 Shady Rest 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
15.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
33%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.1%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shady Rest 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 Shady Rest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
16.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shady Rest 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 Shady Rest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
19.2%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
15.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.1%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
23.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
19.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.1%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
23.1%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
23.1%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.2%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.2%
45.6%
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Windsor Pointe, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shady Rest, Florida. See full list of communities.
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