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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Eugene, FL

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Some things are disappointing and others are great. Immediately we discovered that the length of time for the meals was shorter than their brochures and even shorter than what was posted in the hall. Hmmm....
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.
The Windsor of Gainesville is an assisted living community located in Gainesville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Gainesville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests.At The Windsor of...
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I don't see much activities at the Canopy. The only other experience I've had with dementia facilities was top notch. Mom was at a facility in Jacksonville that was Wonderful. Lots of activities. We picked...
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.
The Canopy at Harper Lake is a beautiful community that embodies excellence in every manner. You will feel right at home in one of our spacious apartments with several different floor plans to choose from to fit your needs. From the activities that our residents participate in, like bingo, nail...
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55 Floor plans available
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I have been at the atrium for a few month and the staff is very kind, friendly and attentive. There is always lots to do and the meals are delicious. I toured the community a few months ago and was very...
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.
The Atrium at Gainesville provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Located in a quiet corner of Gainesville, you'll love the quality of our facilities, the beauty of our grounds and the convenience of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping, golf,...
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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37 reviews
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The entire staff was friendly, helpful, answered questions and helped to make my sister comfortable. My sister seems to have adjusted well to the facility thanks to everyone’s efforts. They do not hesitate...
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.
Full Days, Full HeartsLife is lived to the fullest here. In fact, each day brings a brand new list of activities that add to life’s richness in some way, with dementia-friendly activities chosen for our memory care residents. Each day also brings time spent with a community of seniors who are...
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11 reviews
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Harbor Chase had space available at the time we needed it. If asked, staff at HC is very nice and caring. It's clean and for us it's in a convenient location. I would recommend to others and it really helps...
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.
Experience senior living at its finest at The Gables of Gainesville — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Gainesville, Florida. Our charming community provides residents with a stress-free and peaceful environment where they can age in place. Enjoy the fresh air while...
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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.
Welcome to Choreograph Gainesville, the first-of-its-kind resort-style 55+ living community situated in the heart of Celebration Pointe. This is not your typical active adult living community. This is all about taking the next step in your life and dancing to your own rhythm, whether you're...
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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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I would tell a friend: 1. I really like the residents as they all look out for each other. (2 of them told the nurse about my brother's toe but the nurse did nothing - she kept saying I'll call the doctor)...
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.
Hunters Crossing Place - Assisted Living provides exceptional assisted living services in Gainesville, Florida. Gainesville has been ranked as the #1 place to live in North America and one of the 'best places to live and play.' Home to the University of Florida, Gainesville is more than a college...
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A Great find! A home for any situation. Efficiency to single family type homes. Even manufactured home park. Motel and rv park for visitors. Has it's own shopping center and medical center as well as a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The first thing you’ll notice when you visit Advent Christian Village in north Florida is that it’s not your typical retirement community. It’s a rare place — one that embraces community, celebrates living life to the fullest, and dedicates itself to serving others. Whether your lifestyle is...
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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.
WillowBrook is a privately-owned and operated assisted living community located in Lake City, Florida. WillowBrook provides the highest quality of care for our residents while upholding their independence and integrity. Our trained, compassionate, and dedicated staff create a safe, healthy, and...
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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
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.
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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.
Oakridge has been in business for 16 years. Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in elder care. We are in the quaint town of Mayo Florida. Our facility is surrounded by majestic oaks, we have a walking path in the back courtyard that allows for outdoor walking. Our side yard features a...
Photo of Riverwood Lodge Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Plantation Oaks Senior Living
2.5
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2.5
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13 reviews
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The community is incredible and the staff has been here for a while and you tell. Communication was good between the staff and our family and our family. They kept us well informed and up to date. I would...
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.
Plantation Oaks Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the city of High Springs, Florida in Alachua county. High Springs is located in the northern part of Florida, close to a number of state parks. This locale means that the area is absolutely teeming with interesting types of...
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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.
Offering a variety of retirement lifestyles from independent to assisted living, The Village is Gainesville, Florida's premier rental retirement community. Our property is tucked away on spacious North Florida acreage. The natural beauty of the small ponds, tall pines and native live oaks were...
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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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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The grounds are poorly maintained and it’s kitchen is bad. Overall it shows its age but is still quite nice.. Gainesville is a college town poorly policed, and it lacks many of big box shopping like...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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
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.
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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.
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Eugene, FL

The average cost of senior living in Eugene is $3,682 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,864 per month.

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

Eugene, FL
$3,682/mo

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

Eugene, FL
$3,682/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,009/mo
Independent Living
$3,682/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,912/mo
Studio
$4,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,811/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,630/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Eugene over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Eugene

Recent reviews for independent living in Eugene

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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Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

4.5
Educate yourselves to the extent possible in regard to terminology, their specific financial options, and what the patient actually wants in terms of late-life care. Then, don't be afraid to lean (even heavily) on your APFM rep. Mine was great at explaining what I didn't know, and in getting me ...
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The Gables of Gainesville

4.3
I am so happy the legacy therapist were & are here to work with me. I came here with having broken femur bone of my left leg. I am able to be quite independent, caregivers have been very helpful.

Eugene independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Eugene independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Eugene, 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 Eugene 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 Eugene 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
22.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Eugene 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 Eugene communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Eugene 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 Eugene offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Eugene, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.9%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25.9%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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The Windsor of Gainesville, The Canopy at Harper Lake and Holiday Atrium at Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Eugene, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Eugene, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Eugene, Florida is The Windsor of Gainesville. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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