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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Starkes Ferry, FL
If you’re looking for independent living in the Starkes Ferry area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Starkes Ferry. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Starkes Ferry, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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My dad‘s only been in Wildwood for two months, but at this point, I’m pretty impressed with most aspects of the place. There’s so many activities for the residence to participate in. The staff is great cuz...
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.
WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...
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18 reviews
My dad was in the care of Buffalo Crossings from [date removed] until he passed away in [date removed]. I could not have asked for better care for him. [name removed], [name removed], and [name...
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.
Located on 466, across the street from The Villages' Charter High School, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living offers golf car access and optional Village Amenities, while providing assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) in comfortable and maintenance-free private apartments to...
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48 reviews
By the time my friend moved in, her condition had deteriorated to the point of needing a long-term care facility. I hired round-the-clock caregivers, who were very good with my friend, but the caregivers at...
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.
HarborChase of Villages Crossing is designed and built to suit the needs of a new generation of seniors. It features 91,000 square feet and 96 spacious units in a safe and secure neighborhood environment. A technology and business center will keep seniors in touch with friends and family while...
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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.
Village Veranda at Lady Lake offers the finest senior living experiences for those needing assisted living or memory care services.Village Veranda combines the comforts of home and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that a compassionate, around-the-clock staff is fully committed to serving...
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28 reviews
My mom's experience at Freedom Pointe's Memory Care facility in The Villages, Florida was excellent and she verymuch enjoyedher stay and made many, new friends. As my mom was still recuperating from a fall,...
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.
Freedom Pointe at the Villages provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers...
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7.5
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52 reviews
Value was a big one and that's not just saying it was cheap. The care was exactly what she needed with no fluff, even though we didn't recognize that at first. It was clean, it was safe and she was kept...
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.
As the premier assisted living and memory care community, Lady Lake Senior Living is your choice for senior living in Florida. Set in picturesque Lake County, Lady Lake Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community located just minutes from an abundance of recreation, entertainment, and...
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#1 thing we love about this place is that they have nurses! Not CNA’s that have taken a few day course, actual nurses that have been taught to care for my dad. Food is Not all that great, but has gotten...
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.
Step into the unexpected at Élan Spanish Springs. More like an urban lodge or boutique hotel than a traditional senior living space, we offer a community that is stunning but casual — elegant yet comfortable. All of our residents enjoy a distinctive lifestyle of exceptional individualized care,...
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They are timely, and they have gone out of their way to try to help us. We haven't had any issues, and they have worked to make it a good experience and provide good care. They seem to have a lot of...
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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We chose Elan Buena Vista because of the newness of the facility and the flexibility with signing on. The room sizes here are good for her needs. I would tell others that they do have a nice garden area and...
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.
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, 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.
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 Starkes Ferry, FL
The average cost of senior living in Starkes Ferry is $4,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Starkes Ferry
Recent reviews for independent living in Starkes Ferry
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.
Steeplechase Gracious Retirement in Oxford, FL
4.6
The only things that were ever an issue were mainly the quality of the food and lack of taste according to my mom. Another issue was just with the cleaning. We basically had to the floors and bathroom ourselves they were not getting them clean. My mom didn't use their towels (too heavy) and she ...
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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
Starkes Ferry independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Starkes Ferry independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Starkes Ferry, 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 Starkes Ferry 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 Starkes Ferry partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Starkes Ferry, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
63.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
63.6%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Starkes Ferry 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 Starkes Ferry communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Starkes Ferry, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
45.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Starkes Ferry 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 Starkes Ferry offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Starkes Ferry, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
72.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
72.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
72.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
72.7%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
63.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
American House Wildwood, AdviniaCare at Paddock Ridge and The Windsor of Ocala are the top-rated independent living facilities near Starkes Ferry, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Starkes Ferry, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Starkes Ferry, Florida are American House Wildwood, The Windsor of Ocala and Waterman Village. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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