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The cost of independent living in San Jose Forest is about $4,357 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 1420 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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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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This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...
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.
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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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
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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.
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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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, 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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: 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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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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: 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
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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.
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...
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: 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
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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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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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: 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 San Jose Forest, FL

The average cost of senior living in San Jose Forest is $4,357 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL vs. nearby cities

San Jose Forest, FL
$4,357/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL vs. the state and national average

San Jose Forest, FL
$4,357/mo
$4,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,142/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest vs. other types of senior living

$4,803/mo
Independent Living
$4,357/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,087/mo
Studio
$4,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,715/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,740/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,289/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in San Jose Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in San Jose Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in San Jose Forest

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.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and Engaged Staff. Many reviews mention the warm and welcoming nature of the staff at various senior living communities. For instance, at HarborChase of Mandarin, the staff go above and beyond to help residents and their families, ensuring their happiness and well-being. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independen ...
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Varied and Engaging Activities. Residents across communities appreciate the wide range of activities offered to them. At Brookdale Southside, there is a full calendar of activities for residents to choose from, keeping them active and social. Some communities, like Windsor Pointe, even have on-site fitness classes, cooking ...
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Spacious and Clean Living Spaces. Cleanliness and space are essential factors for seniors when choosing a living community. Reviews for Camellia at Deerwood and Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, while The Fountains at Mill Cove and Westminster W ...
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Supportive and Helpful Residents. A sense of community and camaraderie is essential for seniors to feel at home. According to reviews for Augustine Landing, Windsor Pointe, and Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, residents are friendly, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand to their neighbors.
Delicious and Accommodating Meals. Quality and variety of meals are a significant concern for seniors in living communities. At Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living, the food is described as excellent, while Augustine Landing and Windsor Pointe mention the accommodations made for dietary restrictions and preference ...
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Secure and Accessible Grounds. Feeling safe and secure is essential for seniors. Reviews for Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC highlight the community's secure grounds and convenient accessibility features, such as walkways and transport services, ensuring residents can move about safely and independently
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San Jose Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Jose Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Jose Forest, 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 San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest 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
32.2%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.3%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.3%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
43%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
44.1%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.7%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
39%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
46.1%
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Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Addison of St. Johns and Windsor Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 65 independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in San Jose Forest, 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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