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Photo of Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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17 reviews
8.2
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17 reviews
5 star
71%
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29%
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The staff here has always been friendly and very helpful. The grounds have to be seen particularly around the lake. Food is pretty good, but is also getting better due to new hires. I would definitely...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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1313 Photos available
9.9
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89 reviews
9.9
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89 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
12%
3 star
9%
2 star
1%
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2%
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My grandpappy lives here and he is just so thrilled with the activities and how great the food is, he thought he wasn’t going to like it but everytime I visit I can’t get him to leave!! This staff is just so...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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1313 Photos available
9.8
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34 reviews
9.8
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34 reviews
5 star
88%
4 star
6%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
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3%
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My mom enjoyed her 2 week respite stay. Staff and everyone that works there super kind and friendly. They even put a bit of decor in her room for her short stay. Her only "complaints" were that food is...
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 of St. Johns the most desired in the...
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1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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18 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
0%
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What I like the most about the community is the access to outside areas seems to be somewhat restricted (tables placed in front of access points, etc). Open architecture or the public areas makes for a lack...
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.
Inspirations at Town Center is a luxury, modern, resort-style, Independent Senior Living community located in Jacksonville servicing the Town Center area, Ponte Vedra and Bay Meadows area of Southeast Jacksonville. This state-of-the-art, gorgeously designed community welcomed its first residents...
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33 Photos available
9.0
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63 reviews
9.0
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63 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
5%
3 star
6%
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2%
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3%
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We would definitely rate Senior Living at the Greens a solid 5 stars. They were very easy to work with in getting into our apartment. While we have had significant issues with our Long-Term Care insurance...
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.
Senior Living at the Greens is a new and uniquely designed community. We offer unmatched hospitality and compassionate care with assisted living and memory care services. With a variety of accommodations, we are sure to support all of your loved ones’ needs. We invite you to visit our community,...
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2020 Photos available
8.7
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37 reviews
8.7
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37 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
14%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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Shout out to [name removed] in maintenance for her kind help with my mom when her tv wasn't working. She spent time checking all cables and reset router then returned to make sure everything was OK. I really...
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.
From our tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to our luxurious apartments with modern amenities—HarborChase of Mandarin provides helpful and convenient services that make life easier and more enjoyable. Residents can enjoy a cafè latte just the way they like it, in our bistro or let our chefs delight...
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Photo of Westminster St. Augustine
2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.5
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20 reviews
8.5
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20 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
25%
3 star
0%
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0%
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They will love it at first sight if they are looking for a place that is tropical feeling and not in the city. And if they are golfers they will definitely like Westminster
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Welcome to Westminster St. Augustine!Discover Gracious Living A World Apart with the Historic Coast's first choice in retirement communities. Serenely convenient to everything you love about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Westminster St. Augustine offers a chance to rediscover an inspiring...
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Photo of Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House
77 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
0%
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40%
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What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...
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.
Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...
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8.0
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1 review
8.0
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1 review
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0%
4 star
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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sampson, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sampson is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palm Coast, FL with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Sampson, FL
$3,749/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,210/mo
Independent Living
$3,749/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,521/mo

Senior living costs in Sampson 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: Sampson, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSampson, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,749/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,014/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,210/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Sampson, FL:$3,749/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Sampson, FL:$5,014/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Sampson, FL:$6,210/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Sampson, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sampson 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 average 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
Sampson, FL$3,563/mo$3,326/mo+7.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Sampson, FL
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,326/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Sampson

Recent reviews for independent living in Sampson

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.

BayView Assisted Living at the Pavilion in Saint Augustine, FL

4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.

Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House in Jacksonville, FL

3.9
We chose Bartram Lakes and The Green House because of the size of the facility, it is smaller and I felt like he would get more personalized care. There were only 11 people here in memory care. He was not here very long, but based off of our experience I would recommend this facility to ...
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Sampson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sampson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sampson, 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 Sampson 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 Sampson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sampson, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sampson 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 Sampson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sampson, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sampson 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 Sampson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sampson, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC, Sodalis Jacksonville and Benton House of St. Johns are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sampson, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Sampson, Florida. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Sampson, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Sodalis Jacksonville and Benton House of St. Johns. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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