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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
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 staff/ administration very helpful. When I needed assistance with a wheelchair, monitoring her snacking, washing a blanket when it was not her scheduled day they were there.
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.
Full Days, Full HeartsLife is lived to the fullest here. In fact, each day brings a brand new list of activities that add to life’s richness in some way, with dementia-friendly activities chosen for our memory care residents. Each day also brings time spent with a community of seniors who are...
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The staff is really courteous, the place is brand new so it's clean, there are a lot of great amenities, the other residents are nice
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.
Welcome to Choreograph Gainesville, the first-of-its-kind resort-style 55+ living community situated in the heart of Celebration Pointe. This is not your typical active adult living community. This is all about taking the next step in your life and dancing to your own rhythm, whether you're...
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The financial dept. I have has some issues with the billing. I was warned ahead of time to watch your bill. I feel the food needs to be geared more for elderly. So many have trouble with being able to chew...
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.
Pacifica Senior Living Ocala is a quaint community nestled amongst the quiet of oaks of Ocala. We are near two hospitals, select rehabs, and only minutes away from On Top of the World. Our community is also within walking distance to shopping, popular restaurants, financial institutions, and...
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The Staff at Gables has been very good, helpful and supportive in taking good care of my mother. My mother is happy there and it gives me great comfort that she is in good hands. The building itself has gone...
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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All of the staff that I have experienced are great at calling my parents by their name and asking how they're doing. The facility is always clean.
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.
Situated in the “Horse Capital of the World” close to natural springs and lakes, Brentwood at Fore Ranch is a rustic, suburban senior living community located near West Marion Community Hospital, Advent Health and Ocala Regional Medical Center as well as Shoppes at Heathbrook, Appleton Museum of...
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What we like the most about Brookdale Canopy Oaks is the friendliness of the staff - Keeping people current on activities - Willingness to help and serve. Based on the experience we have had, yes we would...
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.
Quiet Senior Living, Full of LifeYour senior years should be full of life, not full of chores like cooking and cleaning. Your days should be spent doing interesting things with interesting people. That’s what you’ll find at this premier assisted living and memory care community in picturesque...
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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.
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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, 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.
Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...
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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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.
Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...
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, 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...
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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.
Canterfield of Ocala is Ocala's premier senior community! We will offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Luxury is our standard! Each unit has crown moldings, granite counter tops, beautiful ceramic tile floors and luxurious carpet with ample room for your treasured...

Cost of independent living in Williston Highlands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Williston Highlands is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fanning Springs, FL with an average of $3,645 per month.

Independent living costs in Williston Highlands, FL, vs. nearby cities

Williston Highlands, FL
$3,970/mo
$4,052/mo

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

Williston Highlands, FL
$3,970/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Williston Highlands, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,991/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

Independent living costs in Williston Highlands, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,635/mo
Studio
$4,935/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,055/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,869/mo

Senior living costs in Williston Highlands 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: Williston Highlands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilliston Highlands, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,970/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,770/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,991/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Williston Highlands, FL:$3,970/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Williston Highlands, FL:$3,770/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Williston Highlands, FL:$3,991/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Williston Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Williston Highlands

The Gables of Gainesville

5.0
Harbor Chase had space available at the time we needed it. If asked, staff at HC is very nice and caring. It's clean and for us it's in a convenient location. I would recommend to others and it really helps that Physical Therapy is on site.

Brookdale Canopy Oaks in Ocala, FL

5.0
Everyone, even though short handed, tries to make my Mom happy. They have Bingo and card games and that keeps her active and has the social interaction with others. A lot of the people who work there like their jobs which the residents see and appreciate.

Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

5.0
We chose this facility because of the location. ratings and cost. The staff have been very responsive to family. One challenge has been coordinating medication management with the facility's doctor who makes changes that aren't always aligned with her community based specialists assessments ...
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Williston Highlands independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Williston Highlands independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Williston Highlands, 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 Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Williston Highlands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Williston Highlands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
52.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Williston Highlands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
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AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Charter Senior Living of Gainesville and Choreograph Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Williston Highlands, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 21 independent living facilities near Williston Highlands, Florida. See the full list.
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