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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Lulu, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lulu is $3,712 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jasper, FL with an average of $2,755 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lulu, FL vs. nearby cities

Lulu, FL
$3,712/mo
$3,558/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lulu, FL vs. the state and national average

Lulu, FL
$3,712/mo
$3,974/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Lulu vs. other types of senior living

$4,116/mo
Independent Living
$3,712/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Lulu, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,179/mo
Studio
$4,749/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,750/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,651/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Lulu over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Lulu

Recent reviews for independent living in Lulu

Brookdale Avondale in Jacksonville, FL

4.8
The community is very welcoming. The regular staff who have been there since mom moved in, know us all by name, so it feels very engaging. Like everywhere right now, there is increased staff turnover, luckily Mom does not have memory issues, thus she picks up names of new people quite quickly. ...
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Benton House at Oakleaf in Jacksonville, FL

4.3
My family and loved one have had a good experience with Benton House at Oakleaf. The community is clean when we visit our loved one. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone seems to be friendly. This is a great community and we would recommend Benton House to others for their loved ...
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Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Lulu independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lulu independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lulu, 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 Lulu 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 Lulu partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lulu, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.8%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.8%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.5%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lulu 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 Lulu communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lulu 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 Lulu offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lulu, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.5%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor of Gainesville, Brookdale Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lulu, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 75 independent living facilities near Lulu, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Lulu, Florida are The Windsor of Gainesville, Brookdale Orange Park and The Windsor at Ortega. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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