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The cost of independent living in Shellbine is about $4,283 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 83 options. Read 1444 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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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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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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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: 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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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...
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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: 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.
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, 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: 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: 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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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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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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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Shellbine, GA

The average cost of senior living in Shellbine is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homeland, GA with an average of $3,822 per month.

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

Shellbine, GA
$4,283/mo
$4,386/mo

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

Shellbine, GA
$4,283/mo
$4,359/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,732/mo
Independent Living
$4,283/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,468/mo
Studio
$5,246/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,970/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,936/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,100/mo

Senior living costs in Shellbine vs. state and national costs

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Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Shellbine, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShellbine, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,283/mo$4,359/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,324/mo$3,745/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,732/mo$4,282/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Shellbine, GA:$4,283/mo
Georgia:$4,359/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Shellbine, GA:$4,324/mo
Georgia:$3,745/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Shellbine, GA:$4,732/mo
Georgia:$4,282/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Shellbine

Recent reviews for independent living in Shellbine

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and accommodating staff. Several reviews mention the kindness and helpfulness of the staff at their community. At Windsor Pointe, residents appreciate the assistance given during the move-in process and the ongoing support provided by housekeeping, dining room staff, and management. However, at Camellia at Deerwood, ...
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Variety of activities and amenities. Residents find enjoyment in the diverse range of activities and amenities offered in their communities. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the gym, pool, and pickleball courts are popular choices, while at Brookdale Southside, residents praise the full kitchen and washer/dryer ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Cleanliness is a top priority for many residents, with several reviews praising the overall upkeep of their community. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the building, apartments, and common areas are described as beautiful and well-maintained, while at Camellia at Deerwood, s ...
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Reasonable prices and no long-term leases. Some residents appreciate the affordability of their community, with Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living and Windsor Pointe featuring reasonable costs and no long-term leases. This gives peace of mind to residents who prefer flexibility in their living arrangements.
Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Residents often express gratitude for the helpfulness and knowledge of their community's staff. At Brookdale Southside, staff members go above and beyond to address residents' needs and concerns, while at Discovery Village at Deerwood, the lack of responsiveness from the director led to a ne ...
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Supportive and welcoming community atmosphere. Many residents find joy in the sense of community and camaraderie at their senior living facility. At Windsor Pointe, newcomers are warmly welcomed and residents make friends through various activities, while at Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the building is compared to a cru ...
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Shellbine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shellbine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shellbine, 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 Shellbine 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 Shellbine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shellbine, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.1%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shellbine 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 Shellbine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shellbine, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shellbine 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 Shellbine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shellbine, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
39.7%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
39.7%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.4%
46.4%
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