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The cost of independent living in Folkston is about $4,039 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 81 options. Read 1073 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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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.
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.
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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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My experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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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.
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.
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Photo of Heritage Crossings
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.
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: 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.
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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, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
Everyone has unique needs, wants, and expectations for their life. Especially as you age, your needs might be vastly different from what you needed when you were younger and raising a family or focusing on growing your career. Upside is deliberately designed to be a dynamic alternative to...
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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, 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.

Cost of independent living in Folkston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Folkston is $4,039 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of $2,963 per month.

Independent living costs in Folkston, GA, vs. nearby cities

Folkston, GA
$4,039/mo
$3,845/mo
$4,363/mo

Independent living costs in Folkston, GA, vs. state and national averages

Folkston, GA
$4,039/mo
$4,368/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Folkston, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,547/mo
Independent Living
$4,039/mo

Independent living costs in Folkston, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,462/mo
Studio
$5,146/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,024/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,835/mo

Senior living costs in Folkston 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: Folkston, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFolkston, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,039/mo$4,368/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,093/mo$3,754/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,547/mo$4,294/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Folkston, GA:$4,039/mo
Georgia:$4,368/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Folkston, GA:$4,093/mo
Georgia:$3,754/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Folkston, GA:$4,547/mo
Georgia:$4,294/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Folkston

Recent reviews for independent living in Folkston

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.

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Folkston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Folkston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Folkston, 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 Folkston 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 Folkston partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.4%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.7%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Folkston 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 Folkston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Folkston, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Folkston 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 Folkston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Folkston, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
32.9%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.1%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.1%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.3%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
32.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.4%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of Oakleaf, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated independent living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 81 independent living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Folkston, Georgia are The Addison of Oakleaf and Sunrise of Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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