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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
WATERSOUND FOUNTAINS?Find an elevated lifestyle with resort-style amenities and exceptional services.It’s an enviable vacation spot – but you can call it home. Surrounded by majestic natural splendor and pristine beaches, this is one of the most exclusive residential communities in the world....
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of independent living in Bells Mill, FL

The average cost of senior living in Bells Mill is $4,080 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $2,743 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bells Mill, FL vs. nearby cities

Bells Mill, FL
$4,080/mo
$4,161/mo
$3,905/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bells Mill, FL vs. the state and national average

Bells Mill, FL
$4,080/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Bells Mill vs. other types of senior living

$4,514/mo
Independent Living
$4,080/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Bells Mill, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,841/mo
Studio
$4,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,248/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Bells Mill over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Bells Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Bells Mill

Sodalis DeFuniak Springs

4.8
Sodalis is a great place! My grandmas health and energy has improved. They really care about the residents. They always have some kind of activity throughout the day. They schedule weekly Walmart trips and other outings periodically. They have a very nice doctor that comes in to see the ...
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Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach

5.0
place is spacious and open compared to others but still a shock when you have to downsize. food staff, activities, housekeeping and all is adequate considering the amount of people and the care they require.. the price is a shock no matter what to person who has always paid their own way in life ...
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Brookdale Panama City

5.0
The staff at Brookdale was very kind and took care of our grandmother until the end. During her time there she enjoyed the meals and friends she did make. The nurses were very helpful. We always felt like we could ask them questions

Bells Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bells Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bells Mill, 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 Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill 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
15.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bells Mill 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 Bells Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.2%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.2%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.1%
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Brookdale Panama City, Superior Residences of Panama City Beach and The Terrace at Grove Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Bells Mill, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 51 independent living facilities near Bells Mill, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Bells Mill, Florida is Brookdale Panama City. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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