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[name removed] has been so helpful regarding placement for my MIL. She was so informative when we were researching options. Her facility by far was the cleanest and best smelling facility. The rooms surround...
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.
Likened to finding a rare treasure, you really must discover the beauty of Stanley House. It lies beyond the walls and decor. The team of exceptional service and care providers has been assembled. They have been carefully screened for exemplary credentials. Simply put, it takes a special person...
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44 Floor plans available
9.3
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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.
• 24/7 Security, featuring 42 independent living villas over 1800 sq. ft. each, 3 story/90,000 sq. foot independent living apartments. •Age is 55 yrs. and older •Blue Heron Dining Room featuring Restaurant-Style menus and service•Private dining room•Social hour at The Summer Wind Bar &...
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Compared to other facilities, my mother has been in up to this point I give everything a five except for the food and the outside sitting area that is available to them. It's very loud out there next to 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.
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1010 Floor plans available
9.2
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5 for all. What we like the most about the community is that all were welcoming. They always had activities (live music, games and field trips available). They were easy to communicate with
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.
Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach is an independent, assisted living and memory care community. Whether it is the independent living villas; the roomy assisted living apartments; or the specialized Legacy memory care neighborhood, Charter Senior Living of Panama City Beach provides a...
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I feel as though I have died and gone to heaven. The very first day I was greeted by the administrator and given a personal tour of h to e facility!! The food is prepare by a world class chef; the soups and...
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.
WATERSOUND FOUNTAINS?Find an elevated lifestyle with resort-style amenities and exceptional services.It’s an enviable vacation spot – but you can call it home. Surrounded by majestic natural splendor and pristine beaches, this is one of the most exclusive residential communities in the world....
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Photo of Brookdale Panama City
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22 Floor plans available
9.2
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5 for all categories. What we like the most about the community is that the staff is just wonderful. Helpful, courteous, Respectful. The facility is warm, inviting, and organized. My mother in law loves it...
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.
Find Your Perfect Senior Living LifestyleRemember that retirement lifestyle you used to dream about? It’s not too late to find it, and we have just the place to do it. At our premier assisted living community, seniors trade cares and stress that comes from homeownership for a relaxed lifestyle...
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The facilities are clean and welcoming. The common area furnishings are updated and comfortable. The staff has been amazing; helpful with a smile. The food is not always served warm and the meat is sometimes...
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 Terrace at Grove Park Located in the charming city of Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, The Terrace at Grove Park is an assisted living community where you can feel safe and cared in a dignified environment. Known as 'The Peanut Capital of the World', Dothan is an active city, with many...
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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It is such a blessing to be at Somerby. We need assistance with a few things. Everyone who works at Someby is always kind and helpful to both [name removed] and I.
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.
Imagine yourself in a sparkling new community that’s just minutes from the beach, shopping, entertainment venues, and restaurants. That’s what you’ll find at Somerby Santa Rosa Beach. This community also features a partnership with the Sacred Heart Health System to offer a variety of health...
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55 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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36 reviews
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Business side feels very corporate with little local control, but some of the staff genuinely cares and is dedicated to taking care of the residence. Though there have been numerous staff changes, it's...
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.
If you’re ready to enjoy life and leave the housekeeping, laundry and daily chores to someone else, then our community on Florida’s Emerald Coast, in Destin, is ready and waiting for you. We offer assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care while providing abundant services, conveniences...
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We are very happy with Summer’s Landing! The staff are helpful, understanding and caring. They take a personal interest in their residents and family members. They have already improved by having medical...
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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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 Hatton House Senior Apartments!Senior living at its best! Hatton House Senior Apartments in Sneads, FL offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for seniors 55+. Our beautiful community features a community room, exercise facilities, pool, and many recreational activities. Hatton House is...
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: 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.
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
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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: 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
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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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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Somerset was wonderful to our family. We did have to end up moving them out because this facility is assisted living only and my mom needed memory care. We were never disappointed with the food and they had...
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: 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 Hoover Mill, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hoover Mill is $3,972 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenwood, FL with an average of $2,873 per month.

Independent living costs in Hoover Mill, FL, vs. nearby cities

Hoover Mill, FL
$3,972/mo
$4,438/mo
$4,752/mo

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

Hoover Mill, FL
$3,972/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hoover Mill, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,360/mo
Independent Living
$3,972/mo

Independent living costs in Hoover Mill, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,841/mo
Studio
$4,764/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,487/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,248/mo

Senior living costs in Hoover Mill 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: Hoover Mill, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHoover Mill, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,972/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,283/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,360/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hoover Mill, FL:$3,972/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hoover Mill, FL:$4,283/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hoover Mill, FL:$4,360/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hoover Mill, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hoover Mill 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
Hoover Mill, FL$3,391/mo$3,075/mo+10.3%
Florida$3,250/mo$2,979/mo+9.1%
National$3,151/mo$2,953/mo+6.7%
Hoover Mill, FL
2024 average cost:$3,391/mo
2023 average cost:$3,075/mo
Percent change:+10.3%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,250/mo
2023 average cost:$2,979/mo
Percent change:+9.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Hoover Mill

Recent reviews for independent living in Hoover Mill

Somerby of Santa Rosa Beach

5.0
This community is the best in the area! As a nurse myself I have toured all of the communities and chose to put my mom in here because staffing was great, food was delicious (really good food), the lifestyle engagement was top tier! One day they all went on a Dolphin Cruise in Destin, weekly ...
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Brookdale Panama City

4.9
Our loved one seems to be happy there, and that is what is important. Oh yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far. I know a handful of people whose parents live at a Brookdale.

The Terrace at Grove Park in Dothan, AL

4.5
When it comes to the activities and value for cost - that is to new to evaluate. However, what I like the most about The Terrace's is that they have quality cottages, I feel like I did when I was at my home, staff doesn't come around telling you what your u can or cannot do. Most of all it is ...
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Hoover Mill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hoover Mill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hoover Mill, 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 Hoover Mill 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 Hoover Mill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hoover Mill, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hoover Mill 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 Hoover Mill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hoover Mill, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hoover Mill 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 Hoover Mill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hoover Mill, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
21.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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