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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ortega Terrace, FL

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The cost of independent living in Ortega Terrace is about $4,381 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 59 options. Read 1110 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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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
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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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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: 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: 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.
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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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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
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, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestles among the homes, parks and business of Jacksonville's south side, Mount Carmel Gardens offers affordable, independent senior living for those 62 and over. Some of the amenities available in our newly renovated community include: Smoke-Free Building Library and Computer Room with...
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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: 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: 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
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: 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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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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.
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.
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
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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.

Cost of independent living in Ortega Terrace, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ortega Terrace is $4,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.

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

Ortega Terrace, FL
$4,381/mo

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

Ortega Terrace, FL
$4,381/mo
$4,114/mo
U.S. national average
$4,138/mo

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

$4,821/mo
Independent Living
$4,381/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,307/mo
Studio
$4,790/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,696/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,289/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ortega Terrace over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ortega Terrace

Recent reviews for independent living in Ortega Terrace

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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Ortega Terrace independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ortega Terrace independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ortega 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 Ortega 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 Ortega 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
29.4%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.4%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.5%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.7%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ortega 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 Ortega Terrace communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ortega 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 Ortega Terrace offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.2%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.3%
53.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.3%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.3%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
31.4%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Addison of St. Johns and Windsor Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ortega Terrace, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 59 independent living facilities near Ortega Terrace, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ortega Terrace, Florida are The Addison of St. Johns, The Addison of 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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