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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Baxter, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Baxter area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Baxter. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 113 independent living facilities in Baxter, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Baldwin.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Macclenny, Callahan and Hilliard.
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My 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...
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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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We have recently moved mom into Coastal Senior Living and she is delighted to be with such warm and friendly people. The staff is very attentive to her needs and the place is extremely clean. We can see...
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.
Coastal Assisted Living of St. Marys is located in historic St. Marys, Georgia. A quaint, serene and friendly town where one can experience the beauty of the waterfront and a village blending charm and southern hospitality. Only 10 minutes from the submarine base of Kings Bay and 30...
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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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.
Surrounded by palm trees and blanketed in luscious green grass, Tebeau House in Waycross Georgia is senior living at its finest. Less than twenty seniors live together in a community of sharing; they live in spacious surroundings with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs in every bathroom....
Cost of independent living in Baxter, FL
The average cost of senior living in Baxter is $3,945 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jasper, FL with an average of $2,779 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Baxter, FL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Baxter
Recent reviews for independent living in Baxter
Brookdale Avondale in Jacksonville, FL
4.8
The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging.
Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. ...
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Benton House at Oakleaf in Jacksonville, FL
4.3
My family and loved one have had a good experience with Benton House at Oakleaf. The community is clean when we visit our loved one. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone seems to be friendly. This is a great community and we would recommend Benton House to others for their loved ...
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Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL
4.7
It is a lovely community with good sized rooms. It is a nice place with well cared for grounds. The fees were a little more than we expected. Anthem Lakes is a community that is on the newer side and has been around for about 5 years.
Baxter independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Baxter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Baxter, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Baxter independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Baxter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.4%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Baxter independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Baxter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
32.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
31%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Baxter independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Baxter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
39.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale are the top-rated independent living facilities near Baxter, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 113 independent living facilities near Baxter, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Baxter, Florida are Brookdale Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Brookdale Avondale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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