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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gulf Hammock, FL

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The cost of independent living in Gulf Hammock is about $4,189 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 1213 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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
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Thank u for evacuating your residents and protecting them in Knoxville for Hurricane Irma. We so appreciate u! God Bless u all for taking care of them. It allowed our family peace of mind as we dealt with...
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: 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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The grounds are poorly maintained and it’s kitchen is bad. Overall it shows its age but is still quite nice.. Gainesville is a college town poorly policed, and it lacks many of big box shopping like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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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, 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.
About Prestige ManorPrestige Manor is Ocala's Best Kept Secret - a hidden gem of compassionate care for seniors no longer willing or able to live alone.Carrol Dillion-Smith has been the heart and soul of this assisted living community for 35 years and has a team of caregivers who share her...
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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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We had a really good experience with Mission Oaks - so much better than with a previous facility our loved one was at. It's a clean friendly atmosphere with caring personnel. They're always really friendly...
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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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 Gulf Hammock, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gulf Hammock is $4,189 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horseshoe Beach, FL with an average of $3,043 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Hammock, FL vs. nearby cities

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,189/mo
$4,036/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Hammock, FL vs. the state and national average

Gulf Hammock, FL
$4,189/mo
$4,100/mo
U.S. national average
$4,126/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gulf Hammock vs. other types of senior living

$4,300/mo
Independent Living
$4,189/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gulf Hammock, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,732/mo
Studio
$4,719/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,888/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,869/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Gulf Hammock over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Gulf Hammock

Recent reviews for independent living in Gulf Hammock

Ocala Senior Living

5.0
I would recommend Pacifica to others, and I have. They work hard to make sure your loved one is taken care of. My brother doesn't have long to live, and they do everything they can to keep him comfortable.

Steeplechase Gracious Retirement in Oxford, FL

4.6
The only things that were ever an issue were mainly the quality of the food and lack of taste according to my mom. Another issue was just with the cleaning. We basically had to the floors and bathroom ourselves they were not getting them clean. My mom didn't use their towels (too heavy) and she ...
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Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Gulf Hammock independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gulf Hammock independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gulf Hammock, 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 Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock 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
28.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.1%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.9%
9.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.6%
Room service
Room service
46%
37.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gulf Hammock 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 Gulf Hammock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
45%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.2%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.7%
38%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
49.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
41.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Windsor of Ocala, AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and The Windsor of Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gulf Hammock, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Gulf Hammock, Florida. See the full list.

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