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Beautiful facility. Caring staff. Our only concern is communication among/within staff hierarchy and residents and their family is weak.
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.
The Canopy at Harper Lake is a beautiful community that embodies excellence in every manner. You will feel right at home in one of our spacious apartments with several different floor plans to choose from to fit your needs. From the activities that our residents participate in, like bingo, nail...
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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Cost of assisted living in Guilford, FL

The average cost of senior living in Guilford is $3,646 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Branford, FL with an average of $3,062 per month.

Assisted living costs in Guilford, FL, vs. nearby cities

Guilford, FL
$3,646/mo
$3,979/mo

Assisted living costs in Guilford, FL, vs. state and national averages

Guilford, FL
$3,646/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Guilford, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,646/mo
$3,916/mo

Assisted living costs in Guilford, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,867/mo
Studio
$3,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,290/mo

Senior living costs in Guilford 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: Guilford, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGuilford, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,646/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,916/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,520/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Guilford, FL:$3,646/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Guilford, FL:$3,916/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Guilford, FL:$3,520/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Guilford, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Guilford 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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Assisted living cost trends in Guilford, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Guilford 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
Guilford, FL$4,490/mo$4,700/mo-4.5%
Florida$3,866/mo$3,788/mo+2.1%
National$4,538/mo$4,534/mo+0.1%
Guilford, FL
2024 average cost:$4,490/mo
2023 average cost:$4,700/mo
Percent change:-4.5%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,866/mo
2023 average cost:$3,788/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
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2024 average cost:$4,538/mo
2023 average cost:$4,534/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Guilford, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Guilford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Guilford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Guilford

Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Memory Care in Gainesville, FL

5.0
The staff and everything about our experience here has been great. My mom is doing very well - even experiencing the declines that she is having, overall her physical health has improved and she is in really good spirits. I would definitely recommend Hunter Crossing Place to others who are ...
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Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City, FL

4.0
I don't see much activities at the Canopy. The only other experience I've had with dementia facilities was top notch. Mom was at a facility in Jacksonville that was Wonderful. Lots of activities. We picked this community because it was a new facility and close to Mom's home so that her husband ...
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Guilford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Guilford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Guilford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Guilford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Guilford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
28.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Guilford assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Guilford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Guilford, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
42.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Guilford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Guilford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Guilford, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.3%
36%
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Availability of select dining options in Guilford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Guilford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Guilford, FLNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Guilford assisted 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 assisted living communities in Guilford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Guilford, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
14.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Guilford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Guilford protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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