The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Duval County, FL

"I looked at Cypress Village. That was nice. I like it but it costs a fortune to get in there. The grounds are beautiful, the apartments are nice, the services are good but too expensive. The person who accommodated me during the tour, she's very good..."

"We went to Camellia at Deerwood for my ward. We liked everything about it, the staff, the availability of activities, and the socialization. The staff was very professional and engaging. They talked to the ward to see what her likes and dislikes were..."

"We toured Anthem Lakes. It was a great experience. The staff was really friendly. The facilities were really, really well kept. The rooms were beautiful. It had a really, really nice layout inside. We checked their dining area, and we got to see a me..."

"My brother is happy with Wyndham Lakes. He's on the ground floor apartment that is close to the front door, and the doors are all automatic open. He uses a walker, but he doesn't have far to go to get to the dining room and everything else that they ..."

"I went to look at Brookdale Southside. I like the layout of the facility and the dining area. I was impressed with the rooms, the room size, and what you get for your money. It's a nice community. The apartments had a stackable washer and dryer. They..."

"Windsor Pointe of Jacksonville has a lot of events. They include people who have come in to look at the facilities and they still reach out to them, and I've been to several of their functions. It's just a beautiful place. They have everything. They ..."

"Beautiful community, the staff and residents are very welcoming and friendly. They have bingo every week, happy hour and other fun activities. It’s a very clean place and the food is good. I would highly recommend it ..."

"I toured Grand Living at Tamaya. They were excellent. I loved the facility. It was just more expensive, and I didn't think it gave as much value. The meals were excellent. A lot of assistance as far as the salons, the fitness centers were all excelle..."

"I like Fountains at Mill Cove, but I'm not sure if my uncle would. It was gorgeous. I don't see how you could want anything more. I only saw one room, but it was very nice and spacious. It was the only thing available for my uncle at that time, but I..."

"HarborChase of Mandarin was clean, light, airy, and spacious. They had lots of activities and amenities. The salesperson was very patient, very understanding, and answered a lot of our questions. The apartments were clean, also airy, and had lots of ..."

"It has a wonderful atmosphere, a lot of activities, very caring staff, and my mom got excellent care there. She was there on respite care in their assisted living for about 45 days. The facility is beautiful and in a convenient location. The staff wa..."

"What I liked best about Melissa Grove was the layout of the apartments. They're very spacious and they had open floor plans. It was very nicely laid out. What I liked the least is they don't have a pool. They don't have as many amenities as the other..."

"I'm happy to be here at The Meetinghouse at Collins Cove. Everything is fine. I prepare my own meals. The staff in the office are very helpful and polite. They answer my questions to the best of their ability. There's a swimming pool and a sauna. The..."

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"We moved into Inspirations at TownCenter about 5 weeks ago. Our apartment is light and roomy. We have a corner apartment that's just beautiful. We have a washer/dryer, and a full kitchen with a dishwasher. The benefits here are extreme. There's a pic..."

"I toured Fleet Landing. They're very accommodating. The apartments were all open-concept and beautiful. The kitchen and living area are kind of one big space. They have a beauty salon, activity areas, and an indoor and outdoor heated pool. I'm more f..."

"I toured the independent living of The Coves At River Garden. Everything looked new. I believe all of the structures were brick. There was parking available at each unit. It was very attractive. I was in the lobby for a good while, and I got a chance..."

"I toured Discovery Village at Deerwood. I like the options as far as the meals. I thought the atmosphere was good or better than the other places that I visited. All of them were very accommodating and friendly. I felt that this would offer more valu..."

"I like Riverside Presbyterian House because everybody seems to be friendly. The one-bedroom apartments are nice. And it has a nice view of the river. There's no downside because everybody seems pretty nice. I only connected with two staffers, but the..."

"Hurley Manor is a nice place. They are very small, 400 sq. ft. apartments and they have a lot of activities and things like that. They are very nice, but it would be something I would have to arrange to go into because there is no place else. I think..."