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Excellent location, good value for the money, good communication. overall I think this is a great place for your loved one I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.
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.
BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion is a warm, clean, and comfortable assisted living community located in the heart of Saint Augustine, Florida. Boasting year round sunshine, every day will feel like a vacation in paradise. A location right on the water is perfect for residents, friends, and...
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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, 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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The friendliness of the staff get a 5+ and the meals are improving. Staff is so extremely attentive. Some long term staff that really care! Beautiful grounds to walk around. Recently remodeled and painted....
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.
Las Palmas provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in the beautiful community of Palm Coast and conveniently close to shopping, dining, healthcare and wonderful entertainment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent covers: - Private apartment suites -...
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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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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: 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
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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: 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
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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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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
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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.
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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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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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: 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.
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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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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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 person in charge of the food comes out and mingles with the residents. He asks them for their opinion and if there is anything he could improve. The staff are conscientious, kind, warm and loving. The...
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.
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.
To experience assisted living with a difference, come to Ashford Court at Marsh Landing. The Ashford Court family believes in individualized services offered in a caring residential environment. Key to the ongoing success of this community are the concepts of recognizing the individual in order...
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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, 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Picolata, FL

The average cost of senior living in Picolata is $4,198 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,456 per month.

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

Picolata, FL
$4,198/mo

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

Picolata, FL
$4,198/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,483/mo
Independent Living
$4,198/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,890/mo
Studio
$4,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,929/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,830/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,891/mo

Senior living costs in Picolata 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: Picolata, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePicolata, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,198/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,880/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,483/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Picolata, FL:$4,198/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Picolata, FL:$3,880/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Picolata, FL:$4,483/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Picolata, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Picolata 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
Picolata, FL$3,221/mo$3,156/mo+2.1%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Picolata, FL
2024 average cost:$3,221/mo
2023 average cost:$3,156/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Picolata

Recent reviews for independent living in Picolata

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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Picolata independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Picolata independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Picolata, 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 Picolata 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 Picolata partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Picolata, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Picolata 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 Picolata communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Picolata, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Picolata 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 Picolata offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Picolata, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.9%
47%
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Benton House of St. Johns, Senior Living at the Greens and Westminster St. Augustine are the top-rated independent living facilities near Picolata, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 145 independent living facilities near Picolata, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Picolata, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Silver Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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