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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Yellow Jacket, FL

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If you’re looking for independent living in the Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket. 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 36 independent living facilities in Yellow Jacket, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hardeetown.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Chiefland, Trenton and Old Town.

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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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The community takes excellent care of my loved ones. The communication between the staff and the family could be better. I would recommend this community to others. The community has apts. not just rooms
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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.
Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...
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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.
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Harbor House is an assisted living community located in Dunnellon, FL, the heart of horse country. Nestled in a virtual jungle of tropical trees, Harbor House is a great place to sit outside and just absorb the majesty of the nature. Nearby parks and nature preserves truly make Harbor House an...
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My brother lives here .The staff truly do care about their residents here . They get daily care at top rate. I recommend this facility to any loved one looking for a place to live. The facility is very...
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Conveniently located in beautiful and community-minded Dunnellon, Marion County, Florida, The Harbor House provides one of kind uniquely designed assisted living care. The central Florida backdrop is perfect for a senior care facility and lends itself perfectly to assisted living care in the...

Cost of independent living in Yellow Jacket, FL

The average cost of senior living in Yellow Jacket is $3,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mayo, FL with an average of $2,952 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Yellow Jacket, FL vs. nearby cities

Yellow Jacket, FL
$3,624/mo
$3,837/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Yellow Jacket, FL vs. the state and national average

Yellow Jacket, FL
$3,624/mo
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Yellow Jacket vs. other types of senior living

$3,899/mo
Independent Living
$3,624/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Yellow Jacket, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,587/mo
Studio
$5,061/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,630/mo

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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 Yellow Jacket

Recent reviews for independent living in Yellow Jacket

Plantation Oaks Senior Living in High Springs, FL

5.0
My mother lived at this facility for over a year and I loved it for her. Before she wasn't a really happy person at the last facility I had her in but once I put her in Plantation Oaks she was always in a great mood. Always !!! My mom passed away on August 26, 2017, due to complications from a ...
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Charter Senior Living of Gainesville

4.5
Educate yourselves to the extent possible in regard to terminology, their specific financial options, and what the patient actually wants in terms of late-life care. Then, don't be afraid to lean (even heavily) on your APFM rep. Mine was great at explaining what I didn't know, and in getting me ...
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The Gables of Gainesville

4.3
I am so happy the legacy therapist were & are here to work with me. I came here with having broken femur bone of my left leg. I am able to be quite independent, caregivers have been very helpful.

Yellow Jacket independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Yellow Jacket independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Yellow Jacket, 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 Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Yellow Jacket, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.9%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.1%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Yellow Jacket, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.2%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Yellow Jacket 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 Yellow Jacket offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Yellow Jacket, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
27%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.6%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.3%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.2%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.9%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
18.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27%
40%
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The Windsor of Gainesville, Holiday Atrium at Gainesville and Charter Senior Living of Gainesville are the top-rated independent living facilities near Yellow Jacket, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 36 independent living facilities near Yellow Jacket, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Yellow Jacket, Florida are The Windsor of Gainesville. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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