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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Duval County, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Duval County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Duval County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 57 independent living facilities in Duval County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lakewood, Greenfield Monor and Miramer.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Jacksonville, Orange Park and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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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: 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.
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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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...
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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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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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Southpoint offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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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...
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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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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, 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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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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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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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...
Cost of independent living in Duval County, FL
The average cost of senior living in Duval County is $4,173 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Duval County, FL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Duval County, FL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Duval County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Duval County, FL by room type
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
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What families are saying about independent living in Duval County
Recent reviews for independent living in Duval County
The Cove at Marsh Landing in Jacksonville Beach, FL
5.0
I would recommend The Cove at Marsh Landing to anyone who is looking for affordable, high quality care. The overall impression of the facility is a 5 star hotel. The staff is professional. They are also kind and caring towards the residents. There are daily activities for everyone to enjoy. ...
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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.
Brookdale Orange Park
5.0
The Brookdale Orange Park staff is absolutely wonderful. They all [names removed] have been so very supportive of mom, and my brother and I as well. Mom did have a period that was difficult to transition from her completely independent home life to Assisted Living outside of her home. We could ...
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Duval County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Duval County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Duval 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 Duval 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 Duval 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
16%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Duval 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 Duval County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
18%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Duval 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 Duval County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
22%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
22%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Windsor Pointe, Brookdale Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated independent living facilities near Duval County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 57 independent living facilities near Duval County, Florida. See the full list.
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