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Palagio has beautifully nurtured my Dad throughout his move-in and transition. [name removed] (move in coordinator) and [name removed] (marketing director)have been and continue to be a fabulous support 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.
Home is Where Our Story BeginsPalagio (Pa-la-gee-oh) provides incomparable experiences every day for you through our outstanding service, programs and resort-style amenities with all of the comforts of home. Watch a movie. Walk the beautiful grounds. Take a cooking class. Try Wii bowling. ...
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My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.
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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22 Floor plans available
9.6
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47 reviews
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Brookdale Avondale staff are some of the kindest, most welcoming people I've ever met, especially in the medical field. [name removed], the Sales Rep was so kind and genuine from from the beginning and the...
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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Warm, welcoming, thoughtful and professional are a few words that come to mind thinking about the care my mom is receiving at The Windsor. I would recommend touring and seeing for yourself. I think you’ll...
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.
The Windsor at Ortega is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Jacksonville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests including great opportunities...
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1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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5 on all. Happy with it. Most of the staff is very personable and genuine. Location is great and very close and convenient to me.
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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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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138 reviews
8.9
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The Fountains at Millcove offer a clean and friendly environment for my stepmother. This eases my mind knowing that she is not alone. The staff is helpful. The food is decent. They are many...
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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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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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
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.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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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: 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
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.
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
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: 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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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
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, 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: 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...
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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
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.

Cost of independent living in Royal Terrace, FL

The average cost of senior living in Royal Terrace is $4,200 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,456 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Terrace, FL vs. nearby cities

Royal Terrace, FL
$4,200/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Terrace, FL vs. the state and national average

Royal Terrace, FL
$4,200/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Royal Terrace vs. other types of senior living

$4,580/mo
Independent Living
$4,200/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Royal Terrace, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,450/mo
Studio
$4,561/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,110/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,968/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Royal Terrace over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Royal Terrace

Recent reviews for independent living in Royal Terrace

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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Starling at San Jose in Jacksonville, FL

4.6
Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The staff is very cooperative. They've had some staff turnover, including the head nurse. A lot ...
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Royal Terrace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Royal Terrace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Royal Terrace, 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 Royal Terrace 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 Royal Terrace 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
8.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
8.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Royal Terrace 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 Royal Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Royal Terrace, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
8.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Royal Terrace 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 Royal Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Royal Terrace, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
10.8%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.1%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
10.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
10.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
10.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
10.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
10.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
10.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
10.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
10.8%
46.1%
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Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, Benton House of St. Johns and Benton House at Oakleaf are the top-rated independent living facilities near Royal Terrace, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near Royal Terrace, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Royal Terrace, Florida are Benton House of St. Johns, Benton House at Oakleaf and Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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