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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
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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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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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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I am very happy here. The staff is nice and friendly. I have great care in a clean environment . This is a great value and others would be very happy here. They offer different activities to help stay...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Bill's Place is located at 4860 Chickpea Street in Middleburg, Florida. This facility offers memory services for patients who suffer from Alzheimer's and similar diseases. Assisted living is another service offered by Bill's Place. If necessary, patients can also access respite care and hospice...
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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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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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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: 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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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.
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My mother in law is doing great at Astoria. The staff have been very nice. They keep the community well taken care of. They have plenty of things to do during the day including play bingo. The food is...
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: 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, 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.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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: 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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Sweet Alice's Place, Inc. is a residential care home located in the coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida in the county of Duval. Along with beautiful Atlantic coast white sand beaches, Jacksonville boasts many attractions for all ages and personality types. Jacksonville is home to PGA tournament...
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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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Sanderson, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sanderson is $3,975 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glen St. Mary, FL with an average of $3,247 per month.

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

Sanderson, FL
$3,975/mo
$3,604/mo

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

Sanderson, FL
$3,975/mo
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,975/mo
$4,411/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,144/mo
Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$4,801/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,000/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,488/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Sanderson over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sanderson, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Sanderson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sanderson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sanderson

The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City, FL

4.9
There was a problem with the transition but that was resolved quickly and they have been responsive and my Mom is very happy living there now. There were two facilities that we were considering and The Canopy was much closer to my sister who helps make sure my Mom is taken care of.

Camellia at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
Staff and residents are very friendly. Many opportunities to socialize based on the resident.I would recommend. The best endorsement I can share is I popped by to visit my Dad the other day and he was showered, shaved and dressed nice to go down to dinner. This last year he has been existing ...
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Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Residents and their families express appreciation for the caring nature and friendliness of the staff in multiple communities, such as Brookdale Avondale, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, and Discovery Commons San Pablo. Staff members go above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home ...
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Engaging activities for residents. Communities like The Windsor at San Pablo, Silver Treasures Assisted Living at Orange Park - Boutique Style Assisted Living, and Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park offer a variety of activities tailored to residents' interests, keeping them engaged and active. From social events to hobbies ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of common areas and private rooms at communities such as Brookdale Orange Park, HarborChase of Mandarin, and The Windsor of Gainesville. This attention to detail contributes to a welcoming and comfortable living environment.
Supportive and helpful management. Management teams at communities including The Windsor of Gainesville and The Windsor at San Pablo are described as responsive, communicative, and committed to ensuring residents receive the care and support they need. They foster a strong sense of community and work closely with families to ...
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Individually tailored care plans. Care plans at communities like Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, Brookdale Orange Park, and Camellia at Deerwood are tailored to each resident's unique needs, ensuring they receive the appropriate level of care and attention. This individualized approach helps residents thrive and feel s ...
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Access to quality health care services. Many communities, such as The Windsor of Gainesville, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, and The Windsor at San Pablo, offer on-site or nearby health care services, ensuring residents have access to medical care when needed. This convenience and peace of mind enhances the overall quality ...
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Sanderson review score based on 483 family reviews

8.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 483 reviews of 93 Sanderson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sanderson 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

Sanderson review score compared against nearby cities

8.4
Sanderson, FL93 facilities
6.7
Glen St. Mary, FL11 facilities
8.0
Macclenny, FL22 facilities

Review subcategories for Sanderson 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 483 reviews of 93 Sanderson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sanderson 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.
Sanderson, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.5
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
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Sanderson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanderson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanderson, 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 Sanderson 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 Sanderson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
55.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50.5%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.4%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
41.9%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.5%
53.8%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sanderson 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 Sanderson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sanderson, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
63.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sanderson 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 Sanderson 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
35.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
41.9%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.2%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanderson 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 Sanderson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
38.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43%
42%
Room service
Room service
35.5%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.8%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanderson 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 Sanderson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.5%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.5%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.4%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.7%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sanderson

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 Sanderson protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Mandarin Central, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sanderson, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 117 assisted living facilities near Sanderson, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sanderson, Florida are Brookdale Mandarin Central, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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