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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sanderson, FL

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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, 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.
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: 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
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.
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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.
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.
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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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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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: 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
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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
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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.
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 experience at Fort Caroline Gardens has been great. I think the value of the facilities and staff are beyond what I expected. The business is owned and operated by a family and I think they do a good job...
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.
As the largest city in the state of Florida, Jacksonville, Duval County offers residents of Fort Caroline Gardens assisted living community a variety of events and activities as well as a semi-tropical climate. Warm, sunny days are the norm even during the middle of winter, and, as an added...
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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.
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
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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 Sanderson, FL

The average cost of senior living in Sanderson is $4,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort White, FL with an average of $3,454 per month.

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

Sanderson, FL
$4,020/mo
$3,778/mo

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

Sanderson, FL
$4,020/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,411/mo
Independent Living
$4,020/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,039/mo
Studio
$4,628/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,786/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,703/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,488/mo

Senior living costs in Sanderson 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: Sanderson, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSanderson, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,020/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,974/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,411/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sanderson, FL:$4,020/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sanderson, FL:$3,974/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sanderson, FL:$4,411/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Sanderson, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sanderson 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
Sanderson, FL$3,122/mo$3,063/mo+1.9%
Florida$3,412/mo$3,308/mo+3.1%
National$3,265/mo$3,169/mo+3.0%
Sanderson, FL
2024 average cost:$3,122/mo
2023 average cost:$3,063/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,412/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,265/mo
2023 average cost:$3,169/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Sanderson

Recent reviews for independent living in Sanderson

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.

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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Sanderson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sanderson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sanderson, 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 Sanderson 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 Sanderson 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
29.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Sanderson 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 Sanderson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
34.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sanderson 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 Sanderson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park and Benton House of St. Johns are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sanderson, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 124 independent living facilities near Sanderson, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sanderson, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Benton House of St. Johns and Sodalis Jacksonville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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