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This is a more upscale and more independent living. The meals were lovely and the residents looked like they need a little bit of assistance. The price was very good for my parents.
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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Oakmont Village of Lake Mary is an awesome place! Five out of five stars. they have a large staff which is continuously taking care of my mother.
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.
The Cordova at Oakmonte Village is a luxury assisted living community located in Lake Mary, Florida, in Seminole County. Placed in a beautiful, 25-acre setting, the Cordova apartments are customized to meet the needs of residents who need memory care, and the property is secured to protect the...
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This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...
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.
Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...
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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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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
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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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.
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.
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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
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: 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: 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.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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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.
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My parents started out in a [Removed] but after my Dad died, my mom moved to the [Removed]. I cannot stress enough how much we loved the Cloisters. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. The food is great....
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
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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.
Our gated community is on 14 acres in a park-like setting. We provide local transportation and housekeeping every other week at no cost. We have fully equipped kitchens, washers and dryers in every unit. Beauty shop and country store for your convenience. Rehabilitative services are provided on...

Cost of independent living in Fruitland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Fruitland is $4,069 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

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

Fruitland, FL
$4,069/mo
$4,088/mo

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

Fruitland, FL
$4,069/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,220/mo
Independent Living
$4,069/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,600/mo
Studio
$4,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,456/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,244/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,731/mo

Senior living costs in Fruitland 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: Fruitland, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFruitland, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,069/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,930/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,220/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fruitland, FL:$4,069/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fruitland, FL:$3,930/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fruitland, FL:$4,220/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fruitland, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fruitland 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
Fruitland, FL$3,301/mo$3,289/mo+0.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fruitland, FL
2024 average cost:$3,301/mo
2023 average cost:$3,289/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fruitland

Recent reviews for independent living in Fruitland

Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

5.0
Both my husband and I are now living at Seagrass Village. We are enjoying our stay. All 3 meals are provided, housekeeping is provided once a week, there are activities for at all levels. We visited several other senior living facilities. By far Seagrass is highest level of living. Best ...
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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.

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

Fruitland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fruitland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fruitland, 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 Fruitland 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 Fruitland 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
28.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fruitland 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 Fruitland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fruitland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
42.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fruitland 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 Fruitland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fruitland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge, Grand Villa of DeLand and American House Wildwood are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fruitland, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 229 independent living facilities near Fruitland, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fruitland, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, American House Wildwood and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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