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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Matanzas, FL

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Photo of Blue Palms Senior Living of DeLand
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Priceless. It might be the first time in her life she's actually happy! My mom RAVES about the food and how good it is. She says she feels herself getting stronger every day because she's eating so much...
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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Harbor Oaks is excellent. Qualities that make it excellent are the great staff and the flow of information on our family member in a timely manner. The food is very good.
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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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Photo of Buckingham Smith Assisted Living Facility
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.
Photo of St Augustine Retirement Home
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.
Apple House II is an assisted living community located in the calming town of Crescent City, Florida. Nestled between two lakes in an undeveloped part of Florida, residents of Crescent City enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this naturally beautiful city. Expect to be shaded by the tree-filled...
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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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Photo of Kiva of Palatka
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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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, 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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Dove Villas
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: 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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The person in charge of the food comes out and mingles with the residents. He asks them for their opinion and if there is anything he could improve. The staff are conscientious, kind, warm and loving. The...
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.
Photo of Ocean View Manor
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: 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 Fort Matanzas, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fort Matanzas is $3,749 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palm Coast, FL with an average of $2,962 per month.

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

Fort Matanzas, FL
$3,749/mo
$3,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Matanzas, FL, vs. other senior living options

$6,210/mo
Independent Living
$3,749/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Matanzas, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,935/mo
Studio
$3,506/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,820/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,521/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Matanzas 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: Fort Matanzas, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Matanzas, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,749/mo$3,640/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,014/mo$4,853/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,210/mo$5,704/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Matanzas, FL:$3,749/mo
Florida:$3,640/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Matanzas, FL:$5,014/mo
Florida:$4,853/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Matanzas, FL:$6,210/mo
Florida:$5,704/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Matanzas, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Matanzas 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 average 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
Fort Matanzas, FL$3,563/mo$3,326/mo+7.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Fort Matanzas, FL
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,326/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fort Matanzas

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Matanzas

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.

The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Fort Matanzas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Matanzas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Matanzas, 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 Fort Matanzas 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 Fort Matanzas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fort Matanzas, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.6%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Matanzas 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 Fort Matanzas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fort Matanzas, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Matanzas 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 Fort Matanzas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fort Matanzas, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
40.4%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.8%
40.8%
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