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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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Food is wonderful! Residents are very friendly and encouraging to new residents, helping them to.make the adjustment to a different life. The staff is very responsive and housekeeping keeps it looking...
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.
Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...
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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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9.8
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61 reviews
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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.
Sancerre at Orange City is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a prime location in Orange City, Florida. Our community is situated near various shopping, entertainment, and dining options, making it a bustling and lively place to live. Sancerre at...
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9.5
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28 reviews
9.5
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28 reviews
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All the staff are amazing. They are patient and helpful and always happy. Most of the staff has been there long term because it's a pleasant place to work and enjoy the residents. I found that most of the...
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.
Woodland Towers is an assisted living community located in the heart of central Florida in the quiet town of DeLand. Surrounded on all sides by state parks and crystal blue lakes, life at Woodland Towers feels almost like living in the middle of a huge nature preserve. Warm weather moderated by...
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88 Floor plans available
8.3
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66 reviews
8.3
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66 reviews
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Our experience with Brookdale Deland has been very positive. The staff is very hard working, patient and caring. The attendants, the nursing staff, general administrator and marketing director have all...
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsAbout halfways between Orlando and Daytona Beach is an exceptional community for exceptional seniors. We provide a senior living community that feels just like home sweet home, where seniors receive assisted living and memory care. You and your loved ones can trade the...
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The house is spotless, very clean and the view of the lake is breath taking. Loving and caring staff that make you feel like you are family. Meals are delicious and I'm sleeping better here than I was at...
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.
Assisted living at it's finest dedicated to America's BEST!Seniors and Service Veterans optimal holistic & wellness approach. Extraordinary staff!Land of the FREE. Home of the BRAVE!
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8.3
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Nice independent living, very nice & kind neighbors I've been here since [date removed] And will renew my lease Thank you ! Have a blessed day! & [name removed] as secretary has been a huge help to me as...
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
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
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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
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
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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, 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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Saint Francis, FL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Francis is $3,860 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

Independent living costs in Saint Francis, FL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Francis, FL
$3,860/mo

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

Saint Francis, FL
$3,860/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Francis, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,116/mo
Independent Living
$3,860/mo

Independent living costs in Saint Francis, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,836/mo
Studio
$3,394/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,487/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,605/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,143/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Francis 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: Saint Francis, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Francis, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,860/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,969/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,116/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Saint Francis, FL:$3,860/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Francis, FL:$3,969/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Saint Francis, FL:$4,116/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Saint Francis, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Saint Francis 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
Saint Francis, FL$2,755/mo$2,888/mo-4.6%
Florida$3,315/mo$3,098/mo+7.0%
National$3,174/mo$3,044/mo+4.3%
Saint Francis, FL
2024 average cost:$2,755/mo
2023 average cost:$2,888/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,315/mo
2023 average cost:$3,098/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,044/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
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What families are saying about independent living in Saint Francis

Recent reviews for independent living in Saint Francis

Oakmonte Village at Lake Mary Valencia

5.0
Excellent facility. Wonderful staff. Amazing experience. My step father moved in within 2 weeks and has received top care ever since! We are so lucky to have found such an amazing place. Thank you "Aplaceformom" for helping us locate this facility.

The Gallery at Port Orange

4.8
I was living in a 4 br home & on one week decided to move. As soon as I saw the Gallery I know it was the one. I have lived here about 1.5 years and plan to never move. I have a 2 br 2 bath apt and am very happy here.

Aventine at DeLand in De Land, FL

5.0
I cannot say enough about this community. My dad likes this community more each day. The housekeeping and dining room staff are friendly. I think the food is excellent. They have amenities such as a heated pool and a full clubhouse. The community is one of the cleanest place I have seen. They ...
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Saint Francis independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Francis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Francis, 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 Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Francis, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Francis, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Francis, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.7%
47%
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