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The cost of independent living in St Marys is about $4,413 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 105 options. Read 2103 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: 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: 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
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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, 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.
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.
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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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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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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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.
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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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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: 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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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
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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.
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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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
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.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, a...
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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.

Cost of independent living in St Marys, GA

The average cost of senior living in St Marys is $4,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Homeland, GA with an average of $3,845 per month.

Independent living costs in St Marys, GA, vs. nearby cities

St Marys, GA
$4,413/mo
$4,363/mo

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

St Marys, GA
$4,413/mo
$4,383/mo
U.S. national average
$4,173/mo

Independent living costs in St Marys, GA, vs. other senior living options

$4,866/mo
Independent Living
$4,413/mo

Independent living costs in St Marys, GA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,598/mo
Studio
$5,150/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,036/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,970/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,695/mo

Senior living costs in St Marys 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: St Marys, GA
Column state: Georgia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSt Marys, GAGeorgiaU.S.
Independent Living$4,413/mo$4,383/mo$4,173/mo
Assisted Living$4,430/mo$3,767/mo$4,716/mo
Memory Care$4,866/mo$4,312/mo$4,970/mo
Independent Living
St Marys, GA:$4,413/mo
Georgia:$4,383/mo
U.S.:$4,173/mo
Assisted Living
St Marys, GA:$4,430/mo
Georgia:$3,767/mo
U.S.:$4,716/mo
Memory Care
St Marys, GA:$4,866/mo
Georgia:$4,312/mo
U.S.:$4,970/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in St Marys

Recent reviews for independent living in St Marys

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variable meal options and accommodations for dietary restrictions. Several reviews mention the importance of meal flexibility and accommodations for specific dietary needs at various communities. For instance, at Camellia at Deerwood, residents have complained about inconsistencies in the meals, particularly for those with dietary restrictions. However, at T ...
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Consistent communication between staff and families. Clear and effective communication between staff and families is a consistent theme across reviews. In Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, families appreciate the frequent updates and dialogue with their loved ones' caregivers. Similarly, at Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CC ...
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Engaging activities for socialization. Activities are a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as seen in the reviews for Windsor Pointe and Wyndham Lakes. Various offerings, such as exercise classes, cooking workshops, and outings to local attractions, allow residents to stay active and engaged with ...
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Proper maintenance and cleanliness. Maintaining clean, well-updated living spaces is important to residents, as evidenced by the positive reviews for Windsor Pointe and Camellia at Deerwood. While some communities, like Augustine Landing, have reported issues with pests or maintenance challenges, most reviews indicate a stro ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. The friendliness and helpfulness of staff is a common thread throughout the reviews, as mentioned in the sentiments towards Camellia at Deerwood, Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC, and Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living. Staff members' willingness to go the extra mile ...
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Secure and accessible facilities. Security and accessibility are crucial for residents' peace of mind and sense of safety. In Windsor Pointe, the beautiful grounds and secure facilities have been praised. Meanwhile, at Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC, residents appreciate the communal laundry area and the availab ...
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St Marys independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Marys independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Marys, 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 Marys 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 Marys partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
St Marys, GANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
37.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in St Marys 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 Marys communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
St Marys, GANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Marys 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 Marys offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
St Marys, GANational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.9%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
41.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
46.5%
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The Addison of Oakleaf, The Addison of St. Johns and Sodalis Jacksonville are the top-rated independent living facilities near St Marys, Georgia. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near St Marys, Georgia. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in St Marys, Georgia are The Addison of Oakleaf, The Addison of St. Johns and Sodalis Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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