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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brooker, FL

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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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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
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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...
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
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mother lived here for five years. She had a one bedroom. It's a very nice place. They are regular apartments for seniors. They had extra safety features but no buzzers in the rooms or anything. One...
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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Brooker, FL

The average cost of senior living in Brooker is $3,974 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort White, FL with an average of $3,454 per month.

Independent living costs in Brooker, FL, vs. nearby cities

Brooker, FL
$3,974/mo
$3,881/mo

Independent living costs in Brooker, FL, vs. state and national averages

Brooker, FL
$3,974/mo
$3,980/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Brooker, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,385/mo
Independent Living
$3,974/mo

Independent living costs in Brooker, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,105/mo
Studio
$4,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,704/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,717/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,875/mo

Senior living costs in Brooker 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: Brooker, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrooker, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,974/mo$3,980/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$3,973/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,385/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brooker, FL:$3,974/mo
Florida:$3,980/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Brooker, FL:$3,973/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Brooker, FL:$4,385/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brooker, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Brooker 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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Independent living cost trends in Brooker, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brooker 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
Brooker, FL$2,740/mo$2,760/mo-0.7%
Florida$3,399/mo$3,307/mo+2.8%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Brooker, FL
2024 average cost:$2,740/mo
2023 average cost:$2,760/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,307/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Brooker

Recent reviews for independent living in Brooker

Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
It is a very friendly community. I am very involved and love the people I associate with including the other residents and team members. I cannot live alone so this has been a wonderful experience. We are very fortunate to have Chaplin [name removed].

Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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Brooker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brooker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brooker, 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 Brooker 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 Brooker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brooker, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brooker 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 Brooker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brooker, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
32.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brooker 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 Brooker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brooker, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
39.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
33.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.7%
47%
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Benton House at Oakleaf, Benton House of St. Johns and Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brooker, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 90 independent living facilities near Brooker, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brooker, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Benton House of St. Johns and Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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