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Photo of Brookdale Orange Park
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.4
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63 reviews
8.4
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63 reviews
5 star
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The staff was very professional, compassionate, and caring to us and especially mom. They went above and beyond our expectations. The facility was beautiful and clean. Mom at times required some extra...
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.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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Photo of Brookdale Palm Coast
99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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31 reviews
8.4
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31 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that mostly all of the staff was very kinds and welcoming to my father, but the food needed improvement. Also [name removed] I think her last name was amazing.
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.
Fill Your Days With SatisfactionYou’re ready to upgrade your senior living, and we have just the place to do it. We are an exceptional assisted living community in beautiful Palm Coast, Florida, located between St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. Palm Coast offers world class golfing, fishing and...
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Photo of Discovery Village at Deerwood
2525 Photos available
8.4
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74 reviews
8.4
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74 reviews
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Her current place is going through all new leadership. Before the current group, we got great responses and callbacks. The new lead person just started, so we are waiting to see. We do have concerns with the...
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.
Discovery Village at Deerwood is a newly-opened purpose built, luxury Supervised Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Jacksonville, FL.
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Photo of Countryside Lakes Senior Living
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8.4
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19 reviews
8.4
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With Mom having the need of assisted living. We toured several facilities in the area and felt this would be a good fit for her and us. It has been two months since she moved in and she has been making...
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.
At CountrySide Lakes, we believe in the simple things – friendship, joy, gratitude, and charity. We believe that veterans are heroes and that it’s perfectly okay to spoil the grandkids. We honor the individual – offering personalized care and services. And we love getting to know you and your...
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Photo of CERTUS at Orange City
1010 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.4
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14 reviews
8.4
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My review is solely based on this Certus, so I do not have another facility to compare. This past year Certus has gone through changes in personnel. To me it has been up and down. I hope things will...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
CERTUS communities are built purposefully to provide a homelike environment where residents feel comfortable, safe, and successful. From our small neighborhoods to our research-based Town Center concept, we personalize each resident’s day based on their preferences, abilities, and needs.Our small...
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Photo of The Cove at Marsh Landing
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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43 reviews
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The entire Team and the residents in MC are a true family. They offer a ton of activities for the residents and Mom loves the food! Mom has a private suite - so a nice size living room and then separate...
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.
The Cove at Marsh Landing is an upscale assisted living community nestled within Marsh Landing at Jacksonville Beach. At this community, we value the trust that family members place in us and make every effort to create an environment where residents can experience the highest quality of life.Our...
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Photo of Vintage Care of Palatka
1414 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
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7 reviews
8.2
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The staff was great. The activities were great. The activity staff was great. The main complaint is that the facility needs updating. I would recommend the facility as a whole, but the building needs an...
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.
Vintage Care is a lovely, intimate residence with 56 rooms, 14 of which are memory care. We are very much a family in our cozy community across from the local college. We offer restaurant style dining, are pet-friendly and keep our residents active with daily activities. Each resident receives...
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Photo of Hampton Manor Belleview
44 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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21 reviews
8.2
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21 reviews
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First visit was a 4, cleanliness stood out. Most of the staff are kind.... but very laid back. It's under new management now, same people. It's what we could afford.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hampton Manor Belleview is an assisted living community with 42 beautiful apartments located in Belleview. Residents enjoy many outings and onsite activities to enhance their active lifestyle. The community features comfortable accommodations and cozy well-decorated common areas as well as...
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Photo of The Gables of Jacksonville
1010 Photos available
8.1
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34 reviews
8.1
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34 reviews
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Positive: great staff, very easy process to move in, individual attention, well maintained facility. Negative: level assessment was very superficial, prescription management and process in unclear and not...
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.
Welcome to The Gables of Jacksonville! We believe in celebrating senior living every day, and we have the perfect location to do just that. Shopping, dining and entertainment outings take full advantage of the greater Jacksonville, Florida area. Loving, lively and dedicated associates make the...
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Photo of Westminster St. Augustine
2525 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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19 reviews
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The staff is very caring and they try to create a family atmosphere. There are a myriad of activities from social, physical, educational and spiritual. The food is well prepared and there is a wide variety....
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.
Welcome to Westminster St. Augustine!Discover Gracious Living A World Apart with the Historic Coast's first choice in retirement communities. Serenely convenient to everything you love about St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Westminster St. Augustine offers a chance to rediscover an inspiring...
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Photo of San Jose Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1010 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.0
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20 reviews
8.0
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20 reviews
5 star
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A very friendly place. Staff are wonderful. Yes, we would recommend San Jose Gardens to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
San Jose Gardens provides the highest quality of memory care and is deeply committed to serving people living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. San Jose Gardens offers 24 hour nurses, compassionate and highly trained caregiver and a dedicated Meaningful Moments program director.Meaningful...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn and Estates of Ocala
99 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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The facilities are all nice. The apartments are clean and it's nice that they each have their own lanai. I haven't eaten there but I've seen the salad bar and the meals that are served are on real plates,...
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.
At Hawthorne Estates you will meet old friends and make new ones. You can start enjoying a life free from building and grounds maintenance. Imagine the convenience of no utility bills, taxes, or ongoing home repairs. More importantly, all you pay is an affordable monthly rent for your studio,...
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Photo of Silver Treasures at Lane
1212 Photos available
8.0
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1 review
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The facility is close to my location which makes it easier to visit. The facility is very well kept and the staff very friendly and accommodating. I would recommend them to others looking.
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.
Photo of The Beach House Assisted Living and Memory Care
4141 Photos available
8.0
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18 reviews
8.0
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18 reviews
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I evaluate all 7 areas at the rating level of 5. The most important aspect of the facility is its administrative leadership and staff. Phenomenal people who are the best of our communities finest citizens. ...
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.
In terms of land mass, Jacksonville, Duval County is the biggest city in the state of Florida, and the Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care assisted living community is situated in this beautiful part of the state, where warm weather and sunshine are up for grabs every day. Each day...
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Photo of Trustwell Living at Hunters Crossing Place Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.0
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From our very first communication with [name removed] we impressed with the professionalism, knowledge and warmth. We have found that extends to executive staff, clinical staff, activities, maintenance and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Hunters Crossing Place - Memory Care is an exceptional Alzheimer's and dementia care community in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville is home to the University of Florida but is so much more than just another college town. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America as well...
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
8.0
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Trying to find placement for a family is very hard, but with Gold Choice they made it so easy for me to decide. Everyone there is so compassionate and loving towards not only the resident but also to each...
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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Photo of Superior Residences at Cala Hills
2828 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.8
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12 reviews
7.8
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12 reviews
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Mom seems to be adjusting well to the new chapter in her life. Friendly staff speak well of her,and she is making new friends. Activities help her to open up to new relationships. She really enjoys the...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Superior Residences offers three levels of care in a secured, warm, and inviting memory care community. These levels are called “neighborhoods” and involve one Enhanced Assisted Living (EAL) neighborhood and two Memory Care neighborhoods. EAL is for folks with mild memory loss but who are still...
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Photo of Discovery Commons San Pablo
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.8
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40 reviews
7.8
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40 reviews
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My mom adjusted very well thanks to the kind staff and residents. It is small and personable, so everyone gets to know each other and encourage each other. While no place is perfect, I feel very good about...
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.
Atria Park of San Pablo is a charming, elegant senior living community located on the Intracoastal Waterway between historic St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. This location is near some of Florida's most beautiful...
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Photo of Ponte Vedra Gardens Alzheimer's Special Care Center
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
7.7
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Very caring group of people. My wife struggled to adapt early on and PVG did everything they could to accommodate her needs. I'm there every day and see the operation up close and personal. I'm happy with...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ponte Vedra Gardens provides the highest quality of geriatric care in the Jacksonville, Florida area, including innovative memory care designed specifically for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every resident receives unique and personalized care and attention tailored...
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Photo of Grand Living at Tamaya
2828 Photos available
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Mom seems to be happy there. She's met some ladies which is a blessing. It's a very nice place. There is always room for improvement. The food is good, but mom complains. They don't cook the vegetables...
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.
Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tamaya — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care service. You can...
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Photo of Starling at San Jose
66 Photos available
7.5
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I haven't really been there at meal times or during the day due to work. So that makes it hard to evaluate the food but my mom appears to be doing well, eating more than she ate at home, and is more engaged...
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.
Starling at San Jose is an elegant sanctuary offering unmatched comfort and vitality along the peaceful shores of Goodby’s Creek. Offering resort-style services and personalized care, this state-of-the-art community featuring luxurious amenities in a warm and inspiring environment is the perfect...
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Photo of Wickshire Port Orange
77 Photos available
7.5
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The staff is super easy to get a hold of. The nurse calls me back if she doesn't pick up. Same with the Activities Director usually. The value for the money is very, very good. I now have three more...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood near Daytona Beach, Wickshire Port Orange offers Assisted Living and Memory Care in Port Orange, Florida. This vibrant community is tailored to active older people who want to spend more time doing what they love without the obligations of maintaining a...
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Photo of Triton Sabal Palms
1414 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
7.2
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26 reviews
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my father was in the memory care and we were just really appreciative of the cleanliness the shift change communication also enrollment was easy and clear and precise. sadly, my father ended up only being...
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.
Sabal Palms Assisted Living & Memory Care CommunityWhen you make the decision to move to your beautiful and tranquil new home with us at Sabal Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care, along the Florida Coast, you will be surprised by the excitement you will find! We are not just another Senior...
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Photo of Gold Choice Assisted Living and Memory Care - Ormond Beach
77 Photos available
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What stood out was the fast assistance I received to find a place in a couple of days. Extremely grateful for all the help. I would highly recommend A Place For Mom!!
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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Photo of Gold Choice Palm Coast
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1.5
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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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Cost of assisted living in San Mateo, FL

The average cost of senior living in San Mateo is $4,040 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crescent City, FL with an average of $3,332 per month.

Assisted living costs in San Mateo, FL, vs. nearby cities

San Mateo, FL
$4,040/mo
$4,018/mo

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

San Mateo, FL
$4,040/mo
$3,903/mo
U.S. national average
$4,564/mo

Assisted living costs in San Mateo, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,040/mo
$4,363/mo

Assisted living costs in San Mateo, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,808/mo
Studio
$3,959/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,048/mo

Senior living costs in San Mateo 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: San Mateo, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSan Mateo, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,040/mo$3,903/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$4,363/mo$4,291/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living$4,149/mo$3,994/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
San Mateo, FL:$4,040/mo
Florida:$3,903/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
San Mateo, FL:$4,363/mo
Florida:$4,291/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
Independent Living
San Mateo, FL:$4,149/mo
Florida:$3,994/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
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Assisted living costs in San Mateo, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in San Mateo 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
San Mateo, FL$4,643/mo$4,416/mo+5.1%
Florida$4,486/mo$4,277/mo+4.9%
National$5,379/mo$5,132/mo+4.8%
San Mateo, FL
2024 average cost:$4,643/mo
2023 average cost:$4,416/mo
Percent change:+5.1%
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 San Mateo, 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 San Mateo.

What families are saying about assisted living in San Mateo

Recent reviews for assisted living in San Mateo

Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC in Jacksonville, FL

4.6
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 grounds are secure for the residents to enjoy the outdoors. There is one meal day provided by ...
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Heritage Waterside in Daytona Beach Shores, FL

5.0
I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding care and service provided by the Heritage Waterside team. From the moment my mom moved in, it has been evident that their staff members are not just doing a job, but truly embodying a commitment to compassion, ...
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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.

San Mateo review score based on 961 family reviews

8.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 961 reviews of 173 San Mateo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The San Mateo 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

San Mateo review score compared against nearby cities

8.5
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Review subcategories for San Mateo 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 961 reviews of 173 San Mateo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare San Mateo 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.
San Mateo, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.8
Friendliness
4.2
3.9
Care services
4.0
3.6
Staff
4.1
3.8
Meals & dining
3.8
3.5
Activities
3.9
3.5
Value for cost*
3.8
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

San Mateo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in San Mateo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in San Mateo, 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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
34%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.8%
30.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.4%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in San Mateo 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 San Mateo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.2%
32.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
42%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.7%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in San Mateo 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 San Mateo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.7%
40.5%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.1%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in San Mateo 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 San Mateo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
San Mateo, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.8%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
42.2%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in San Mateo 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 San Mateo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
San Mateo, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
51.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.1%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
34.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
54.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
40.5%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.8%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in San Mateo

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 San Mateo protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Benton House at Oakleaf, AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and Brookdale Mandarin Central are the top-rated assisted living facilities near San Mateo, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 173 assisted living facilities near San Mateo, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in San Mateo, 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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