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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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The cost of independent living in South Ponte Vedra Beach is about $3,749 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options.

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Photo of The Barclay at St. Augustine
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Activities, food/dining experience, room size were all excellent. Staff was very friendly. Getting level of care re-evaluations was somewhat difficult but there was also a change of nursing management staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Purposefully designed for today’s seniors, Silver Creek offers care in an ideal setting that’s second to none. Voted a "Best of St. Augustine" finalist in 2020, the community offers a perfect balance of elegant, upscale living with the warm comforts of home. Located in the historic city of St....
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My grandpappy lives here and he is just so thrilled with the activities and how great the food is, he thought he wasn’t going to like it but everytime I visit I can’t get him to leave!! This staff is just so...
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.
Sodalis Jacksonville is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared assisted living and memory care apartmentsCharming, home-like community settingsCommon areas for socializing, dining and entertainingEasy...
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My mom enjoyed her 2 week respite stay. Staff and everyone that works there super kind and friendly. They even put a bit of decor in her room for her short stay. Her only "complaints" were that food is...
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of St. Johns the most desired in the...
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88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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Beautiful, spacious building and grounds. They were terribly understaffed. The temps working on weekends didn't connect with the residents and usually stated they were not employees. Not unusual for...
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.
A Great Place to Find Your Great LifeAssisted living shouldn’t mean putting your whole life on hold. In fact, at our luxurious community in St. Augustine, Florida, you’ll find a huge range of activities at your disposal. And because we’re going to be taking care of the cleaning, cooking, and...
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2929 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.0
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We would definitely rate Senior Living at the Greens a solid 5 stars. They were very easy to work with in getting into our apartment. While we have had significant issues with our Long-Term Care insurance...
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.
Senior Living at the Greens is a new and uniquely designed community. We offer unmatched hospitality and compassionate care with assisted living and memory care services. With a variety of accommodations, we are sure to support all of your loved ones’ needs. We invite you to visit our community,...
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We have great events, have made so many new friends, and love this beautiful community. They employees that work in the office are wonderful! We love the game room and meeting for coffee with all our...
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.
Welcome to a place where life simply flows – where the sun shines brightly, the neighbors are inviting, and you are immersed in a lifestyle unlike any other. Here, you will find a thriving community full of little delights and big adventures. Beautiful grounds and resort-style amenities inspire...
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They will love it at first sight if they are looking for a place that is tropical feeling and not in the city. And if they are golfers they will definitely like Westminster
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Enjoy an exceptional senior living experience near one of the nation’s most historic cities at Westminster St. Augustine. With a serene natural setting in World Golf Village and a vibrant lifestyle, we offer maintenance-free, independent living with the security of a Life Plan continuum. Choose...
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Excellent location, good value for the money, good communication. overall I think this is a great place for your loved one I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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.
BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion is a warm, clean, and comfortable assisted living community located in the heart of Saint Augustine, Florida. Boasting year round sunshine, every day will feel like a vacation in paradise. A location right on the water is perfect for residents, friends, and...
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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...
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.
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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The person in charge of the food comes out and mingles with the residents. He asks them for their opinion and if there is anything he could improve. The staff are conscientious, kind, warm and loving. The...
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.
Welcome to Starling at Ponte Vedra. A senior community where luxury meets comfort. Our idyllic community is tailored for those who desire an elegant and carefree lifestyle, enhanced by comprehensive care and an array of upscale amenities. Embrace independence with confidence, as our dedicated...
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
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.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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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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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.
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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: 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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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
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.
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
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 South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

The average cost of senior living in South Ponte Vedra Beach is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palm Coast, FL with an average of $2,962 per month.

Independent living costs in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, vs. state and national averages

South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
$3,749/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, vs. other senior living options

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

Independent living costs in South Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach 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: South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Ponte Vedra Beach, 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
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL:$3,749/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL:$5,014/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL:$6,210/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in South Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Ponte Vedra Beach 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Ponte Vedra Beach, 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%
South Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach

Recent reviews for independent living in South Ponte Vedra Beach

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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South Ponte Vedra Beach independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Ponte Vedra Beach independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Ponte Vedra Beach, 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.4%
11.6%
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Availability of select dining options in South Ponte Vedra Beach 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Ponte Vedra Beach 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 South Ponte Vedra Beach offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Ponte Vedra Beach, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.9%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
52.9%
48%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
34.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
47.6%
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The Barclay at St. Augustine, Sodalis Jacksonville and The Addison of St. Johns are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 18 independent living facilities near South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida are Sodalis Jacksonville and The Addison of St. Johns. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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