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My dad decided to move to an assisted living where he could make friends; he is the type of person who can't be alone but has control over his privacy. Another criterion was the possibility of riding a bike...
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.
Crown Assisted Living is the only 16-bed assisted living and memory support facility in the New Smyrna Beach Edgewater area. It is a family-owned business where residents are family as well.This is the advantage of their size. With just 16 beds, we get to know each resident as they would a family...
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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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Harbor Oaks is excellent. Qualities that make it excellent are the great staff and the flow of information on our family member in a timely manner. The food is very good.
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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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
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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.
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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Short term stay until my mother permanent residence was ready. The Addison family has been absolutely wonderful in providing wonderful care and love to my mother. It has been a wonderful experience and I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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: 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
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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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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
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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.
Apple House II is an assisted living community located in the calming town of Crescent City, Florida. Nestled between two lakes in an undeveloped part of Florida, residents of Crescent City enjoy the peaceful surroundings of this naturally beautiful city. Expect to be shaded by the tree-filled...
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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.
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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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
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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
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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: 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, 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.
Indigo Palms is a memory care community. The first in the area devoted exclusively to dementia and Alzheimer's care that has served Daytona Beach since 1998. It is located in the heart of Daytona - near Halifax hospital, Volusia Mall, and many other doctors offices. It is a place for a loved one...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Summer Haven, FL

The average cost of senior living in Summer Haven is $4,121 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pierson, FL with an average of $3,468 per month.

Independent living costs in Summer Haven, FL, vs. nearby cities

Summer Haven, FL
$4,121/mo

Independent living costs in Summer Haven, FL, vs. state and national averages

Summer Haven, FL
$4,121/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Summer Haven, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,323/mo
Independent Living
$4,121/mo

Independent living costs in Summer Haven, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,676/mo
Studio
$4,477/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,621/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,614/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,728/mo

Senior living costs in Summer Haven 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: Summer Haven, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSummer Haven, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,121/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,955/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,323/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Summer Haven, FL:$4,121/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Summer Haven, FL:$3,955/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Summer Haven, FL:$4,323/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Summer Haven, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Summer Haven 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
Summer Haven, FL$3,171/mo$3,185/mo-0.4%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Summer Haven, FL
2024 average cost:$3,171/mo
2023 average cost:$3,185/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 Summer Haven

Recent reviews for independent living in Summer Haven

Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

5.0
Both my husband and I are now living at Seagrass Village. We are enjoying our stay. All 3 meals are provided, housekeeping is provided once a week, there are activities for at all levels. We visited several other senior living facilities. By far Seagrass is highest level of living. Best ...
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Anthem Lakes in Atlantic Beach, FL

4.7
It is a lovely community with good sized rooms. It is a nice place with well cared for grounds. The fees were a little more than we expected. Anthem Lakes is a community that is on the newer side and has been around for about 5 years.

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.

Summer Haven independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Summer Haven independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Summer Haven, 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 Summer Haven 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 Summer Haven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
35.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
44.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Summer Haven 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 Summer Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
48.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Summer Haven 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 Summer Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
47.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
52.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
43.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.1%
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Grand Villa of DeLand, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Benton House of Port Orange are the top-rated independent living facilities near Summer Haven, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 170 independent living facilities near Summer Haven, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Summer Haven, Florida are Grand Villa of DeLand, Grand Villa of Palm Coast and Benton House of Port Orange. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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