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I wish she could go out of the memory care and walk around. I don't know what activities they do I have no compassion to value of cost.
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. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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One level smaller community and friendly staff. This senior living is for my Aunt with dementia. I would recommend to others.
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.
Luxurious Senior Living in JacksonvilleOur residents have traded the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a life lived well. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You just handle making the most out of each of your senior living days. Our community is a...
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66 Floor plans available
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We truly love the staff and how they care for mom. The facility is clean and doesn't have that smell that is sometimes found in ALFs. The staff try to get to know not only the residents but the family...
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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55 Floor plans available
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Appreciate everything the Fountains at Mill Cove has been doing to take care of my parents. Excellent communication. I would recommend to others. Happy with the care my parents are receiving.
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.
You really can have everything that senior living has to offer! A beautiful quiet setting with that sweet home feeling, an almost endless list of activities designed to bring fulfillment and socialization. A life of fewer worries that comes from living in a community built specifically for your...
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The facility is close to my location which makes it easier to visit. The facility is very well kept and the staff very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them to others looking.
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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What our family likes the most about Anthem Lakes is the overall cleanliness, the staff stability, location and the food services. Based on the experience we have had we would recommend Anthem Lakes to...
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.
Anthem Lakes: Why a better choice?Consider the setting and the value of nature for health.Anthem Lakes has 14 acres. A lake and a dock. Three ponds. Mature forest in a park-like setting.Does It Matter?Yes. Extensive research proves the health benefits of nature.Consider this summary statement...
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It's absolutely great! I think it's the best that I have every seen for someone in a situation like my mother-in-law where she just has social security. The other people that live there, some have been there...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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.
Florida Christian Apartments Florida Christian Apartments is a senior housing nestled in Murray Hill, located in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida which is home to NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars. Museums, restaurants, shopping opportunities, medical facilities and more are all in close...
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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: 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.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
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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.
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My mother lived here for five years. She had a one bedroom. It's a very nice place. They are regular apartments for seniors. They had extra safety features but no buzzers in the rooms or anything. One...
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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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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
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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 Lake Forest Manor, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest Manor is $4,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,456 per month.

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor, FL, vs. nearby cities

Lake Forest Manor, FL
$4,191/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor, FL, vs. state and national averages

Lake Forest Manor, FL
$4,191/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,578/mo
Independent Living
$4,191/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,792/mo
Studio
$4,549/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,939/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Forest Manor 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: Lake Forest Manor, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Forest Manor, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,191/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,158/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,578/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lake Forest Manor, FL:$4,191/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Forest Manor, FL:$4,158/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Lake Forest Manor, FL:$4,578/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lake Forest Manor 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 Lake Forest Manor, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lake Forest Manor 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lake Forest Manor, FL$2,638/mo$2,614/mo+0.9%
Florida$3,376/mo$3,161/mo+6.8%
National$3,210/mo$3,103/mo+3.4%
Lake Forest Manor, FL
2024 average cost:$2,638/mo
2023 average cost:$2,614/mo
Percent change:+0.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,376/mo
2023 average cost:$3,161/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,210/mo
2023 average cost:$3,103/mo
Percent change:+3.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Forest Manor

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Forest Manor

Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

5.0
Both my husband and I are now living at Seagrass Village. We are enjoying our stay. All 3 meals are provided, housekeeping is provided once a week, there are activities for at all levels. We visited several other senior living facilities. By far Seagrass is highest level of living. Best ...
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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.

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL

5.0
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks ...
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Lake Forest Manor independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest Manor independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest Manor, 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 Lake Forest Manor 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 Lake Forest Manor partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Forest Manor, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
5.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest Manor 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 Lake Forest Manor communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Forest Manor, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest Manor 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 Lake Forest Manor offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Forest Manor, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
10.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
47%
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