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9.4
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145 reviews
9.4
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I was not happy with the facility until recently when the new [name removed] and [name removed] came on board. The atmosphere has definitely improved and I am now a happy camper! [name removed] is also...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Find the comfort and care you deserve at The Waterford at Creekside. The senior living community in Pensacola, FL provides residents with a positive, nurturing environment that encourages health and happiness while promoting companionship among residents and staff. Our goal is to enrich the lives...
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9.3
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60 reviews
9.3
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60 reviews
5 star
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We were looking for a smaller, more homey facility which Sodalis Pensacola provides. We created a quick relationship with [name removed] the director and [name removed] the nurse which gave us comfort in...
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.
We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and always.We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re...
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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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43 reviews
8.5
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43 reviews
5 star
51%
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3 star
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Residents are more "mobile" seniors even with walkers/wheelchairs. Housekeeping and maintenance, and administration do an amazing job with a smile and hello for everyone.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Your Next Great AdventureJust a short drive from local amenities like West Florida Hospital and the always pleasant gulf of Mexico, you will find a warm and cheerful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to pursue your golden years with enthusiasm. From the moment you...
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44 Floor plans available
9.5
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153 reviews
9.5
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153 reviews
5 star
67%
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3 star
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Staff is friendly and caring. The nurse techs gives my brother his medicine on time. He get a hot meal three times a day. I come and wash his clothes once a week. The laundry room is always available....
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek offers Assisted Living services in the picturesque Panhandle city of Pensacola. Our senior living community has been serving residents and families in the area for almost 30 years. We offer a warm, friendly, supportive environment for residents and we're staffed...
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9.1
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37 reviews
9.1
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37 reviews
5 star
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We Love Sodalis Cantonment. It feels like home when you walk in the door. The residents are always out and about doing activities. They have really fun family nights with wonderful food and entertainment.
Provides: Assisted 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.
A Lifestyle Community Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are the hallmarks of Sodalis Cantonment, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the Pensacola area. With our "residents first" philosophy,...
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8.5
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9 reviews
8.5
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9 reviews
5 star
89%
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11%
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There are no words capable of expressing how highly this place is recommended in my book. I am a 30 yr experienced ER nurse and my Mom had late stages of Alzheimer’s. I do not look into long term care places...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
FL MEMORY LANE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY “OUR SMALL NUMBER OF RESIDENTS MAKES IT POSSIBLE FOR US TO PROVIDE A WIDE RANGE OF INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES WORKING TO ENHANCE EVERY RESIDENT’s QUALITY OF LIFE”WE OFFER A WARM, SUPPORTIVE,AND NURTURING ATMOSPHERE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH...
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66 Photos available
8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
5 star
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My dad has been a resident here for over a year. I'm so thankful that he's going to be able to age in place and not have to move to another facility as his dementia progresses. He's happy, and that's what...
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.
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1818 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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22 reviews
8.0
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22 reviews
5 star
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We needed a home for my FIL that he would be comfortable in and have lots of activities. He had no desire to do activities but now that he’s been there a few months, we can never find him because he’s...
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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33 Floor plans available
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7.8
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21 reviews
7.8
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21 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very nice and they have a lot of social activities. They could improve on checking the residents thoroughly. They give my mom 2 showers a week and they completely miss an infection in her right...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
YourLife of Pensacola is devoted to residents with impaired memory, offering a unique holistic program designed to celebrate life with residents, while maintaining their safety and comfort.YourLife of Pensacola is secured for resident safety yet still offers beautifully designed private garden...
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6.5
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10 reviews
6.5
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10 reviews
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If you need a place for mom, dad, uncle Joe or aunt Mabel this is the place, so much to do, the food is good, free cable and internet, and so very much more, I would not be anywhere but here Come check it...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Renowned for our convenient location, excellence in food, first-class staff, affordability and signature activities; Grandview Retirement Center is Pensacola’s most recommended senior community.We offer your loved one an opportunity to enjoy living a comfortable daily routine by providing an...
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5 star
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3 star
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I have my aunt here. The reputation used to be bad here but it has changed with the new management. I want everyone to know that this place is much better than the past.
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.
Noble Senior Living at Pensacola is an assisted living and memory care community centrally located in Pensacola, Florida. Our community has beautiful courtyards that give it the feel of country living in a convenient, urban setting. Our community is set on Mobile Highway close to three area...
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1.5
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2 reviews
1.5
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2 reviews
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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.
Northpointe and Westpointe Retirement Community provides its residents with the peace of mind knowing that their rent will not increase. They will enjoy the respect and dignity of being cared for by our long-time employees. Four of our employees have been working for us for over 20 years, and 15...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Our covenant is to improve the quality of every life we touch by providing comprehensive support, personalized care, and honoring the wishes of our patients and families.Vision:To deliver world-class service and innovative solutions for the nation’s most vulnerable populations, while preserving...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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, 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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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Ensley, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ensley is $3,834 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pine Level, FL with an average of $2,945 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ensley, FL vs. nearby cities

Ensley, FL
$3,834/mo
$3,943/mo
$3,943/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ensley, FL vs. the state and national average

Ensley, FL
$3,834/mo
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Ensley vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,834/mo
$3,851/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Ensley, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,333/mo
Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$4,204/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,939/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,517/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Ensley over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ensley, FL

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What families are saying about assisted living in Ensley

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ensley

The Beacon at Gulf Breeze

4.4
I'd say that families need to know that the base rent charged is not the only monthly expense. Depending on the number of care points assessed, this additional cost can be an unpleasant surprise and isn't talked about much. As far as The Beacon at Gulf Breeze is concerned, it is a good facility ...
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The Arbors of Gulf Breeze

3.8
They do have social activities but I think that it would be great if they did an orientation for the new residents to get used to the community and have someone that they can speak to if they have some issues. It would be nice to meet monthly and check in with residents for any new things, ...
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Navarre Gardens

5.0
Great place for your family member. Great staff and amazing management. They were so kind to us and helpful. Thanks to the amazing staff members who helped my grandma and I while we were there. It was a great place to see

Ensley review score based on 123 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 123 reviews of 20 Ensley assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ensley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ensley review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Ensley, FL20 facilities
7.0
Pensacola, FL24 facilities
7.1
Avalon, FL14 facilities

Review subcategories for Ensley assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 123 reviews of 20 Ensley assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ensley resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ensley, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Ensley assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ensley assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ensley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Ensley assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Ensley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ensley, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ensley assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Ensley Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ensley, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ensley assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ensley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ensley, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Ensley assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ensley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ensley, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42%
Room service
Room service
45%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ensley assisted 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 assisted living communities in Ensley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ensley, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
25%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ensley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ensley protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and The Waterford at Creekside are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Ensley, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 20 assisted living facilities near Ensley, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Ensley, Florida are The Waterford at Carpenter's Creek, The Beacon at Gulf Breeze and The Waterford at Creekside. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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