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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, 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.
Indigo Palms is a memory care community. The first in the area devoted exclusively to dementia and Alzheimer's care that has served Daytona Beach since 1998. It is located in the heart of Daytona - near Halifax hospital, Volusia Mall, and many other doctors offices. It is a place for a loved one...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Rodriguez Adult Family Care Our care home provides personalized 24 hour senior care in a licensed private family home setting. We are here to provide that special care and attention your loved ones need and deserve. Our staff will assist your loved ones with all of their daily...
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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.
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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.
Our gated community is on 14 acres in a park-like setting. We provide local transportation and housekeeping every other week at no cost. We have fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers in every unit. Beauty shop and country store for your convenience. Rehabilitative services are provided on...
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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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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The community is lovely and a small community. The staff communicates very well and really accommodates my loved one. I know my loved one is safe. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Harmony House is an assisted living community that is specially designed to offer excellent memory care services to individuals in Ocala, Marion County, Florida. Staff are on service 24 hours a day. The small town feel of Ocala is a perfect backdrop for the individualized memory care and elder...
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Almost Home Beaches Almost Home Beaches is a residential care home located in the charming city of Atlantic Beach, Florida, which is inside Duval County. The scenic area is known for the beaches with breathtaking sunsets. Atlantic Beach is a wonderful place to live with an inviting, relaxing...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sweet Alice's Place, Inc. is a residential care home located in the coastal city of Jacksonville, Florida in the county of Duval. Along with beautiful Atlantic coast white sand beaches, Jacksonville boasts many attractions for all ages and personality types. Jacksonville is home to PGA tournament...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Crystal's Place is an assisted living facility located in beautiful Summerfield, Florida. The typical resident is a man or woman with mild to medium level needs. This basically means that the staff is prepared and able to offer assistence to people who need a little extra help with their day to...
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Palatka, FL

The average cost of senior living in Palatka is $4,018 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crescent City, FL with an average of $3,245 per month.

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

Palatka, FL
$4,018/mo
$4,023/mo

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

Palatka, FL
$4,018/mo
$3,902/mo
U.S. national average
$4,565/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,018/mo
$4,342/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,837/mo
Studio
$3,986/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,152/mo

Senior living costs in Palatka 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: Palatka, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalatka, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,018/mo$3,902/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$4,342/mo$4,290/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living$4,123/mo$3,993/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Palatka, FL:$4,018/mo
Florida:$3,902/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Palatka, FL:$4,342/mo
Florida:$4,290/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Palatka, FL:$4,123/mo
Florida:$3,993/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
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Assisted living costs in Palatka, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Palatka 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
Palatka, FL$4,676/mo$4,414/mo+5.9%
Florida$4,486/mo$4,277/mo+4.9%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
Palatka, FL
2024 average cost:$4,676/mo
2023 average cost:$4,414/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,486/mo
2023 average cost:$4,277/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,379/mo
2023 average cost:$5,132/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Palatka, 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 Palatka.

What families are saying about assisted living in Palatka

Recent reviews for assisted living in Palatka

HarborChase of Mandarin in Jacksonville, FL

4.9
Very friendly, skilled, and well organized. So people oriented and understanding of the residents. A very cheerful and beautiful home atmosphere. Consistent always.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Palatka review score based on 924 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 924 reviews of 173 Palatka assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Palatka review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Palatka review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Palatka, FL173 facilities
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Review subcategories for Palatka assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 924 reviews of 173 Palatka assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Palatka resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Palatka, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
3.9
Care services
3.8
3.5
Staff
4.0
3.7
Meals & dining
3.7
3.4
Activities
3.8
3.4
Value for cost*
3.7
3.5
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Palatka assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palatka assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palatka, 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 Palatka 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 Palatka 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
62.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
59%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.5%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Palatka 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 Palatka Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Palatka, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.5%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.5%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Palatka 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 Palatka partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palatka, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
32.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Palatka 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 Palatka communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palatka, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palatka 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 Palatka offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palatka, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.4%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.4%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.1%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Palatka

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 Palatka protect seniors.
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Vintage Care of Palatka, Benton House at Oakleaf and AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Palatka, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 173 assisted living facilities near Palatka, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Palatka, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and Grand Villa of DeLand. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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