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Photo of Brookdale Orange Park
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22 Floor plans available
9.4
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55 reviews
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The staff was very professional, compassionate, and caring to us and especially mom. They went above and beyond our expectations. The facility was beautiful and clean. Mom at times required some extra...
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.
Putting More Life in Senior Living Your senior living lifestyle deserves an upgrade. It’s time to trade the stress, hassle and worries that often come with living at home for the enhanced life that comes from an exceptional community of seniors. Our community offers assisted living and...
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Staff knows me and are very helpful and on top of any needs my parent needs. You can always find someone that will assist and help in any way. Very nice caring people.
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.
We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes Benton House at Oakleaf the most desired in the...
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Palagio has beautifully nurtured my Dad throughout his move-in and transition. [name removed] (move in coordinator) and [name removed] (marketing director)have been and continue to be a fabulous support to...
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.
Home is Where Our Story BeginsPalagio (Pa-la-gee-oh) provides incomparable experiences every day for you through our outstanding service, programs and resort-style amenities with all of the comforts of home. Watch a movie. Walk the beautiful grounds. Take a cooking class. Try Wii bowling. ...
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9.3
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18 reviews
9.3
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Our mom was previously a resident at Silver Treasures at Orange Park. They weren't perfect of course, but issues were mostly minor and the manager and staff seemed sincerely trying to do their best for my...
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.
Silver Treasures at Orange Park is a brand-new Assisted Living Community located in Orange Park, Florida. Our community accomodates 16 residents, which allows the bond between the staff and residents to become much closer. We have the resemblance of a luxurious boutique style hotel, where we...
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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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5 star
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Not only is this Facility Clean and Beautiful, it has caring staff. They go out of their way to help residents and family. They assist in transport to Appts which is a help because we own trucks and Our Dad...
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.
Canterfield of Clay County is a brand new community that offers Independent, Assisted and Memory Care to Seniors. We are a luxury rental apartment community. Included in your monthly rental are 3 meals a day for assisted living, all your utilities, cable TV, WIFI, transportation, activities, a...
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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.
Marriott's Village Oaks at Orange Park offers assisted living for seniors in a warm and comfortable environment without being formal. A single story design makes it easier for residents to navigate and find their way. At Village Oaks, we have created Companion Living® to encourage our seniors to...
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Cost of independent living in Highland, FL

The average cost of senior living in Highland is $4,049 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of $1,952 per month.

Independent living costs in Highland, FL, vs. nearby cities

Highland, FL
$4,049/mo
$4,195/mo
$1,952/mo

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

Highland, FL
$4,049/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Independent living costs in Highland, FL, vs. other senior living options

$4,387/mo
Independent Living
$4,049/mo

Independent living costs in Highland, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,778/mo
Studio
$4,942/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,738/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,392/mo

Senior living costs in Highland 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: Highland, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$4,049/mo$3,929/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$3,726/mo$3,866/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$4,387/mo$4,269/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Highland, FL:$4,049/mo
Florida:$3,929/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Highland, FL:$3,726/mo
Florida:$3,866/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Highland, FL:$4,387/mo
Florida:$4,269/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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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 Highland

Recent reviews for independent living in Highland

Noble House of Jacksonville

5.0
We as a family are extremely pleased with the care and attention that our mom is receiving from the staff at San Juan. They are very friendly and understand the wants and needs of their residents.

Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC in Jacksonville, FL

5.0
It is a very friendly community. I am very involved and love the people I associate with including the other residents and team members. I cannot live alone so this has been a wonderful experience. We are very fortunate to have Chaplin [name removed].

HarborChase of Mandarin in Jacksonville, FL

4.0
The HarborChase of Mandarin is a clean and nice facility, that is something our family likes a lot about the community. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families

Highland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland, 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 Highland 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 Highland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland 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 Highland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland 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 Highland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Windsor at Ortega, Brookdale Orange Park and Benton House at Oakleaf are the top-rated independent living facilities near Highland, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Highland, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Highland, Florida are The Windsor at Ortega, Brookdale Orange Park and Brookdale Avondale. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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