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zipAveragecost: $2,813

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Beautiful facility. Caring staff. Our only concern is communication among/within staff hierarchy and residents and their family is weak.
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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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...
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: 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
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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.
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...
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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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Cost of independent living in Live Oak, FL

The average cost of senior living in Live Oak is $2,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jennings, FL with an average of $2,629 per month.

Independent living costs in Live Oak, FL, vs. nearby cities

Live Oak, FL
$2,813/mo
$2,755/mo

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

Live Oak, FL
$2,813/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Live Oak, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,015/mo
Independent Living
$2,813/mo

Independent living costs in Live Oak, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,900/mo
Studio
$3,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,635/mo

Senior living costs in Live Oak 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: Live Oak, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLive Oak, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$2,813/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$2,774/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,015/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Live Oak, FL:$2,813/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Live Oak, FL:$2,774/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Live Oak, FL:$3,015/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Live Oak

Recent reviews for independent living in Live Oak

The Canopy at Harper Lake in Lake City, FL

4.9
What we like the most about the community is the attention the staff provides to residents. My mom likes the food and snacks she gets

Live Oak independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Live Oak independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Live Oak, 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 Live Oak 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 Live Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Live Oak, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Live Oak 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 Live Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Live Oak, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Live Oak 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 Live Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Live Oak, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Canopy at Harper Lake, Advent Christian Village and Willowbrook Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Live Oak, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 16 independent living facilities near Live Oak, Florida. See the full list.
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