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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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: 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: 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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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.
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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.
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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
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.
Autumn Village is an assisted living community located at the base of Milton, outside Fife. We are surrounded by lavish landscaping and mature trees that will make you feel peaceful. There are also restaurants, shopping malls and freeway access nearby. Milton is a great place to visit or even...
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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, 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.
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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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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...
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My mother lived here for five years. She had a one bedroom. It's a very nice place. They are regular apartments for seniors. They had extra safety features but no buzzers in the rooms or anything. One...
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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Canterfield of Ocala is Ocala's premier senior community! We will offer 91 assisted living units, as well as independent living villas. Luxury is our standard! Each unit has crown moldings, granite counter tops, beautiful ceramic tile floors and luxurious carpet with ample room for your treasured...
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I think they do a great job here, I'm really enjoying it so far. What I've found to be very consistent throughout the community is that everyone here, both the residents and the staff, seem happy to be here....
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 residents at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living are given the chance to have a new beginning in sunny DeLand, Florida. This Christian-based assisted living community will allow residents to enjoy the year-round warm weather, while staying cool beneath the shade of the trees that...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Hunter, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hunter is $4,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,456 per month.

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

Hunter, FL
$4,133/mo
$4,070/mo

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

Hunter, FL
$4,133/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,354/mo
Independent Living
$4,133/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,732/mo
Studio
$4,462/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,601/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,399/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,737/mo

Senior living costs in Hunter 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: Hunter, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHunter, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,133/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,982/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,354/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hunter, FL:$4,133/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hunter, FL:$3,982/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Hunter, FL:$4,354/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Hunter, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Hunter 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
Hunter, FL$3,301/mo$3,257/mo+1.3%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Hunter, FL
2024 average cost:$3,301/mo
2023 average cost:$3,257/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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 Hunter

Recent reviews for independent living in Hunter

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.

Camelot Chateau Assisted Living LLC in Ocala, FL

5.0
Before I moved here, I received a welcoming call from a staff members and that friendly spirit of interest of staff continues offering a variety of food and activities. the facility is very organized and well managed

Hunter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hunter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hunter, 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 Hunter 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 Hunter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hunter, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
34.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
41.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hunter 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 Hunter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hunter, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hunter 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 Hunter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hunter, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.8%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
56.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.8%
47%
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Vintage Care of Palatka, Benton House at Oakleaf and AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hunter, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 201 independent living facilities near Hunter, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Hunter, Florida are Benton House at Oakleaf, Grand Villa of DeLand and Grand Villa of Palm Coast. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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