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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blacks Ford, FL

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The cost of independent living in Blacks Ford is about $3,758 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 111 options.

Read 2920 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Jacksonville Beach.

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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.
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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, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Park of the Palms is a sprawling 25-acre Christian assisted living community in beautiful Keystone Heights, FL. A wonderful place to meet, mingle and walk in the path of the Lord, our facilities offer a wonderful blend of serenity and amenity designed to accommodate all fitness and activity...
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.
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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We have recently moved mom into Coastal Senior Living and she is delighted to be with such warm and friendly people. The staff is very attentive to her needs and the place is extremely clean. We can see...
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.
Coastal Assisted Living of St. Marys is located in historic St. Marys, Georgia.  A quaint, serene and friendly town where one can experience the beauty of the waterfront and a village blending charm and southern hospitality.  Only 10 minutes from the submarine base of Kings Bay and 30...

Cost of independent living in Blacks Ford, FL

The average cost of senior living in Blacks Ford is $3,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Starke, FL with an average of $3,069 per month.

Independent living costs in Blacks Ford, FL, vs. state and national averages

Blacks Ford, FL
$3,758/mo
$3,625/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Blacks Ford, FL, vs. other senior living options

$6,133/mo
Independent Living
$3,758/mo

Independent living costs in Blacks Ford, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,975/mo
Studio
$3,507/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,890/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,611/mo

Senior living costs in Blacks Ford 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: Blacks Ford, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlacks Ford, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,758/mo$3,625/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,243/mo$4,892/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,133/mo$5,777/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Blacks Ford, FL:$3,758/mo
Florida:$3,625/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Blacks Ford, FL:$5,243/mo
Florida:$4,892/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Blacks Ford, FL:$6,133/mo
Florida:$5,777/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Blacks Ford, FL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Blacks Ford 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 average 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
Blacks Ford, FL$3,563/mo$3,326/mo+7.1%
Florida$3,560/mo$3,449/mo+3.2%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Blacks Ford, FL
2024 average cost:$3,563/mo
2023 average cost:$3,326/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,560/mo
2023 average cost:$3,449/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Blacks Ford

Recent reviews for independent living in Blacks Ford

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 Lilac at Bayview in Saint Augustine, FL

4.2
It's very clean and the staff is friendly. The pricing is about average. There have been complaints about food. Quality and Variety could be improved. Overall they are doing a pretty good job.

Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House in Jacksonville, FL

3.9
We chose Bartram Lakes and The Green House because of the size of the facility, it is smaller and I felt like he would get more personalized care. There were only 11 people here in memory care. He was not here very long, but based off of our experience I would recommend this facility to ...
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Blacks Ford independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blacks Ford independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blacks Ford, 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 Blacks Ford 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 Blacks Ford 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
32.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.9%
35.9%
No sugar
No sugar
42.3%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
19.8%
11.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Blacks Ford 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 Blacks Ford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blacks Ford, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.7%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
42.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.6%
17.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blacks Ford 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 Blacks Ford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.5%
46.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.1%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.3%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.8%
48.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.3%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.4%
55%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.5%
44.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.2%
39.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.8%
43.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
48.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
45%
34.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.6%
47.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Addison of St. Johns, The Ashton at the Greens and Westminster St. Augustine, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blacks Ford, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 111 independent living facilities near Blacks Ford, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Blacks Ford, Florida are The Addison of Oakleaf, The Opal at Palm Coast and The Addison of St. Johns. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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