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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Cary, FL

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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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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Cary, FL

The average cost of senior living in Cary is $4,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,456 per month.

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

Cary, FL
$4,132/mo
$4,292/mo

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

Cary, FL
$4,132/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,361/mo
Independent Living
$4,132/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,532/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,413/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Cary

Recent reviews for independent living in Cary

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.

Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL

4.8
Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA

4.9
The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.

Cary independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cary independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cary, 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 Cary 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 Cary partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cary, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
3.4%
33.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Cary 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 Cary communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cary, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.4%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
3.4%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cary 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 Cary offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cary, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
6.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
3.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
6.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
6.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
6.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
6.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
3.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
6.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
6.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
6.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Windsor Pointe are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cary, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 29 independent living facilities near Cary, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Cary, Florida are Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park, The Windsor at Ortega and Windsor Pointe. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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