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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.
Photo of Andalusia Manor
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: 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.
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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
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.
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.
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Darlington, FL

The average cost of senior living in Darlington is $4,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Noma, FL with an average of $2,886 per month.

Independent living costs in Darlington, FL, vs. nearby cities

Darlington, FL
$4,177/mo
$4,044/mo

Independent living costs in Darlington, FL, vs. state and national averages

Darlington, FL
$4,177/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Darlington, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,264/mo
Independent Living
$4,177/mo

Independent living costs in Darlington, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,460/mo
Studio
$4,486/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,573/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,537/mo

Senior living costs in Darlington 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: Darlington, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDarlington, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,177/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,287/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,264/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Darlington, FL:$4,177/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Darlington, FL:$4,287/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Darlington, FL:$4,264/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Darlington, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Darlington and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Darlington, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Darlington have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Darlington, FL$3,567/mo$3,408/mo+4.7%
Florida$3,308/mo$3,076/mo+7.5%
National$3,169/mo$3,031/mo+4.6%
Darlington, FL
2024 average cost:$3,567/mo
2023 average cost:$3,408/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,308/mo
2023 average cost:$3,076/mo
Percent change:+7.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,169/mo
2023 average cost:$3,031/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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.

What families are saying about independent living in Darlington

Recent reviews for independent living in Darlington

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay in Niceville, FL

5.0
My Dad was welcomed by friendly, caring, professional Staff! Everyone went above and beyond the normal to make my Dad feel welcome and wanted in his new apartment. I cannot thank the staff enough, from the contract and welcome with [name removed], to the wonderful, compassionate, professional, ...
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The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, AL

4.5
When it comes to the activities and value for cost - that is to new to evaluate. However, what I like the most about The Terrace's is that they have quality cottages, I feel like I did when I was at my home, staff doesn't come around telling you what your u can or cannot do. Most of all it is ...
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Darlington independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Darlington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Darlington, 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 Darlington 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 Darlington 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Darlington 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 Darlington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Darlington, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Darlington 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 Darlington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Darlington, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
47%
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Sodalis DeFuniak Springs and Watersound Fountains are the top-rated independent living facilities near Darlington, Florida. See full list of communities.
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