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10 Best Independent Living Communities in St Johns County, FL

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The cost of independent living in St Johns County is about $4,590 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 231 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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Photo of Silver Creek
2020 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.6
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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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Photo of Brookdale St. Augustine
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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58 reviews
9.2
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58 reviews
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They worked with us on short notice and where upfront about costs. Staff were friendly and helpful even when we were moving out
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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Photo of Senior Living at the Greens
33 Photos available
9.0
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22 reviews
9.0
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22 reviews
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Staff is amazing! Facility is beautiful! Units are well equipped and extremely comforting. food is pretty good.... always different choices everyday. Im 56 and I would gladly live there. Happy hour every...
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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Photo of Westminster St. Augustine
2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.6
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18 reviews
8.6
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18 reviews
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The assistant living building doesn't have a kitchen, so their food is prepared across the street and then they have to order what they want the day before. So that is a bit of an issue. Other than that all...
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.
Welcome to Westminster St. Augustine!Discover Gracious Living A World Apart with the Historic Coast's first choice in retirement communities. Serenely convenient to everything you love about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Westminster St. Augustine offers a chance to rediscover an inspiring...
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Photo of Coral Landing St. Augustine
77 Photos available
8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of Allegro St. Augustine
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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: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Photo of BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion
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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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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, 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.
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.
Photo of St Augustine Retirement Home
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, 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.
Photo of Buckingham Smith Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of Grafton House
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 St Johns County, FL

The average cost of senior living in St Johns County is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Interlachen, FL with an average of $2,353 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Johns County, FL vs. nearby counties

St Johns County, FL
$4,590/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Johns County, FL vs. the state and national average

St Johns County, FL
$4,590/mo
$4,030/mo
U.S. national average
$4,050/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in St Johns County vs. other types of senior living

$4,776/mo
Independent Living
$4,590/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in St Johns County, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,028/mo
Studio
$5,018/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,413/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,036/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,362/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in St Johns County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in St Johns County

Recent reviews for independent living in St Johns County

BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion 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.

Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, FL

4.6
Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The staff is very cooperative. They've had some staff turnover, including the head nurse. A lot ...
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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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St Johns County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Johns County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Johns County, 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 St Johns County 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 St Johns County 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
38.5%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
30.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
33.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
30.8%
8.7%
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Availability of select dining options in St Johns County 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 St Johns County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Johns County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
36%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.2%
43%
Room service
Room service
46.2%
36.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Johns County 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 St Johns County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
46.2%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.2%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
32.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of St. Johns, Brookdale Orange Park and Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Johns County, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 14 independent living facilities near St Johns County, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in St Johns County, Florida are Brookdale Orange Park and HarborChase of Mandarin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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