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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Candler, FL

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Photo of AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge
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Life for my 101 year old mother has been so great for her stay of two years. I will never be able to give the staff enough praises for their wonderful kindness and care. They have been so patient with...
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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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.9
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Home is where the heart is the staff residents and guest enjoy being apart of the community. The atmosphere is pleasant and inviting. When guest family visit they can't believe it is so.
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.
WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...
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9.1
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15 reviews
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They provided all the care that mom needed. I was 100% comfortable knowing that she was well cared for. Each time I visited, it was obvious that the staff was doing everything needed for all the patients.
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.
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Photo of Freedom Pointe at the Villages, a CCRC
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77 Floor plans available
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29 reviews
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Excellent facilities. I had nothing but the best care for Mom at Freedom point. Staff listened to me and the care was fantastic. Administer took time to place Mom in a memory care facility that was best...
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.
Freedom Pointe at the Villages provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers...
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8.6
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30 reviews
8.6
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My husband has lived at A Banyan Residence for 3 months. He was previously living in 2 different facilities. Neither was anywhere close to Banyan with regard to many factors: The facility is beautiful. There...
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 short, we’re a family-run property that’s here to create a home-like environment for our residents. Our Villages location was custom designed and built in 2021 with the experience of over 25 years in assisted living and memory care. We offer an outdoor living concept where all our residential...
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They are timely, and they have gone out of their way to try to help us. We haven't had any issues, and they have worked to make it a good experience and provide good care. They seem to have a lot of...
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
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.
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You will not find a more complete package experience. Prestige Manor is by far the cleanest Adult Living home I have been in. The staff is more than just friendly they truely care about every client and...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Candler, FL

The average cost of senior living in Candler is $4,139 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Candler, FL
$4,139/mo
$4,269/mo
$4,205/mo

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

Candler, FL
$4,139/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,247/mo
Independent Living
$4,139/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,354/mo
Studio
$5,432/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,793/mo

Senior living costs in Candler 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: Candler, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCandler, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,139/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,154/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,247/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Candler, FL:$4,139/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Candler, FL:$4,154/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Candler, FL:$4,247/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Candler, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Candler 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
Candler, FL$5,433/mo$5,613/mo-3.2%
Florida$2,835/mo$2,764/mo+2.6%
National$2,814/mo$2,774/mo+1.4%
Candler, FL
2024 average cost:$5,433/mo
2023 average cost:$5,613/mo
Percent change:-3.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$2,835/mo
2023 average cost:$2,764/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,814/mo
2023 average cost:$2,774/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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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 Candler

Recent reviews for independent living in Candler

Elan Buena Vista in The Villages, FL

5.0
We chose this community because out of the ones that we looked into for my friend, this one was the best. The room sizes are good and spacious. I have eaten here and the food is very good, they have a lot of variety. I would recommend Elan Buena Vista to a friend or family member.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Hampton Manor at Deerwood in Ocala, FL

4.5
We moved my aunt into HMD about 1 l/2 years ago. Of course at age 95 l/2 she was not happy the first few months. All of the staff made her feel at home and helped her work through the move and new chapter in her life. She loved sitting out side on the front porch and in the front area near ...
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Candler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Candler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Candler, 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 Candler 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 Candler 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
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Candler 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 Candler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Candler, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Candler 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 Candler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Candler, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, American House Wildwood and Highpoint at StoneCrest are the top-rated independent living facilities near Candler, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Candler, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Candler, Florida are American House Wildwood and Vista Lake. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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