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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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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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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
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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: 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, 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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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
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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: 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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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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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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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 Ponce De Leon, FL

The average cost of senior living in Ponce De Leon is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Noma, FL with an average of $2,886 per month.

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. nearby cities

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,283/mo
$4,159/mo
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. state and national averages

Ponce De Leon, FL
$4,283/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,425/mo
Independent Living
$4,283/mo

Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,755/mo
Studio
$4,543/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,697/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,426/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,248/mo

Senior living costs in Ponce De Leon 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: Ponce De Leon, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonce De Leon, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,283/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,448/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,425/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,283/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,448/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponce De Leon, FL:$4,425/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ponce De Leon, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ponce De Leon 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ponce De Leon, FL$3,396/mo$3,134/mo+8.3%
Florida$3,381/mo$3,209/mo+5.3%
National$3,219/mo$3,145/mo+2.3%
Ponce De Leon, FL
2024 average cost:$3,396/mo
2023 average cost:$3,134/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,381/mo
2023 average cost:$3,209/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,219/mo
2023 average cost:$3,145/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
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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 Ponce De Leon

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponce De Leon

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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Belvedere Commons of Fort Walton Beach

4.5
It's a really good place and my numbers don't do it justice. Management seems to have a high turnover but the regular staff (med techs, nursing, kitchen, maintenance, etc.) are all pretty stable and really wonderful. The food is probably fine for the residents, but they don't have much variety ...
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Ponce De Leon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponce De Leon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
31.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponce De Leon, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.6%
47%
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The Opal at Bluewater Bay, Seagrass Village Panama City Beach - Independent Living and Sodalis DeFuniak Springs are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponce De Leon, Florida. See full list of communities.
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