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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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The facility is very clean. Everyone is so caring and helpful. The staff cares about their residents well-being and that is a major factor when you have family living at facilities like these. You always...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
There may come a time in life when a loved one can no longer participate in independent living at home. Wiley Retirement Home in Marlton, New Jersey can provide great surroundings in a very safe environment for seniors. Senior care can be very different from other types of care. This is a...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Noble house on San Juan Jacksonville is Absolutely awesome , my great auntie is a resident there, and she just turn 100 years old, and they give my family assess of the whole entire facility they allowed us...
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.
We are located in the wonderful and very pretty area of Jacksonville, Florida, and we at San Juan Retirement Home are proud to offer the best when it comes to real quality health care, as well as really joyous, happy, healthy, and very positive environment and community. We know that we will...
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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Premiere is a great facility. The staff has been very helpful. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
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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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Photo of Autumn Village
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...
Photo of Riverside Presbyterian House
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.
Photo of Good Samaritan Retirement Home
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
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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.
Photo of Sweet Alice's Place,  Inc
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Suwannee Bell Residence & Wellness Center is an alternative, unique luxury riverfront option for senior living. We offer 24/7 care with assistance for personal service needs such as: bathing, dressing, meals, toileting, and medication. Utilize as MUCH care as you need! Amenities include...
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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
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Peterson Assisted Living is a retirement home located in beautiful Osage City, KS. This facility is ideal for those who are in late age and have difficult maintaining a healthy level of self-care. This retirement community has a very helpful staff that can assist with daily living tasks and...
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Provides: 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
Danielle Bryant AFCHDanielle Bryant AFCH is located in Jasper, FL in Hamilton County. This residential care home provides the support that is right for you in a setting that is historical and beautiful. Those spending time in this area appreciate the historical Old Hamilton County Jail and United...
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
Photo of Heritage Crossings
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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 assisted living in Union County, FL

The average cost of senior living in Union County is $3,830 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Branford, FL with an average of $3,062 per month.

Assisted living costs in Union County, FL, vs. nearby counties

Union County, FL
$3,830/mo
$3,979/mo

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

Union County, FL
$3,830/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,830/mo
$4,254/mo

Assisted living costs in Union County, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,252/mo
Private
$3,500/mo
Studio
$4,914/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,871/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,087/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,875/mo

Senior living costs in Union County 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: Union County, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeUnion County, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,830/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,254/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,761/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Union County, FL:$3,830/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Union County, FL:$4,254/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Union County, FL:$3,761/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Union County, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Union County 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
Union County, FL$4,590/mo$4,423/mo+3.8%
Florida$4,519/mo$4,316/mo+4.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Union County, FL
2024 average cost:$4,590/mo
2023 average cost:$4,423/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,519/mo
2023 average cost:$4,316/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Union County, 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 Union County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Union County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Union County

Mi Casa Adult Living Facility in Jacksonville, FL

4.1
My casa is clean, organized, roomy, lots of windows that lets the sunshine in and confortable for residents. Areas are well kept, furnished and confortable. Residents are treated well and looks like they feel at home.

Silver Treasures Assisted Living at Orange Park - Boutique Style Assisted Living

5.0
The staff at Silver Treasures Assisted Living at Orange Park is very attentive and caring. The rooms are cleaned often and kept up. Communication is great. I have no complaints about communicating with the staff or the owner. The meals are very tasty and healthy and freshly made. There is lots ...
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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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Union County review score based on 294 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 294 reviews of 76 Union County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Union County 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

Union County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Union County, FL76 facilities
8.5
Raiford, FL121 facilities
7.6

Review subcategories for Union County 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 294 reviews of 76 Union County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Union County 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.
Union County, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.0
Friendliness
4.4
4.1
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.3
4.0
Meals & dining
3.9
3.6
Activities
4.0
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Union County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Union County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Union County, 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 Union County 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 Union County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Union County, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.6%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.3%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.4%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
61.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
39.5%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.3%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Union County 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 Union County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Union County, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.5%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
57.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.4%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Union County 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 Union County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Union County, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
39.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Union County 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 Union County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Union County, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Union County 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 Union County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Union County, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.5%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.8%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.4%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Union County

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 Union County protect seniors.
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Benton House at Oakleaf, Brookdale Mandarin Central and Benton House of St. Johns are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Union County, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 102 assisted living facilities near Union County, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Union County, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Benton House of St. Johns and Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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