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10 Best Independent Living Communities in San Jose Forest, FL

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the San Jose Forest 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 San Jose Forest. 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 82 independent living facilities in San Jose Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


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San Jose Forest Independent Living Facilities | 1,296 Reviews

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Average starting price of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL is $4,193/month. Learn more
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Average starting price $4,193/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in San Jose Forest, FL
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.

Camellia at Deerwood in Jacksonville, FL
4.8

The staff at Camellia at Deerwood are all very attentive, friendly, helpful. I definitely recommend this facility to others.

Osprey Village Assisted Living in Amelia Island, FL
5.0

Staff very friendly and accommodating. Always meeting new and very interesting new residents, all become family. Activities are very varied and always fun. Town is charming and laid back. Very good medical facilities. Attractive 2-3 bedroom stand alone homes (93) and 40 apartments. 2 blocks from the beach.

The Windsor at Ortega

5939 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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97 reviews

My husband entered Windsor at Ortega about [date removed]. He passed on [date removed]. The care that he received was very good. Staff was very supportive to me. It's a great place. I highly recommend...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Windsor at Ortega is an assisted living community located in Jacksonville, Florida. We are committed to providing residents with the care and support they need, including memory care. Jacksonville is a vibrant city with much to offer to both residents and guests including great opportunities...

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Brookdale Orange Park

1248 Kingsley Avenue, Orange Park, FL 32073

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9.9
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55 reviews

What I like the most about Brookdale Orange Park is the staff. They are great and the location is perfect. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Brookdale Avondale

4455 Merrimac Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32210

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9.5
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46 reviews

Very comfortable, friendly place. Staff are attentive and work to please. Food could be more catered to residents taste but they have worked hard to provide food he enjoys. A few more activities and off site...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Luxurious Senior Living in JacksonvilleOur residents have traded the stress and isolation that often comes from living at home for a life lived well. We handle all the cooking, cleaning and chores. You just handle making the most out of each of your senior living days. Our community is a...

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Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park

1525 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL 32073

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9.6
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27 reviews

5+!! We thoroughly loved Palagio and I still follow them & interact with them on Facebook. Palagio facilities are very nice, very well laid out. The staff is incredible, from the Administration to each care...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Brookdale Mandarin

10790 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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78 reviews

Brookdale Mandarin has been a wonderful place for my mom. The staff have been working hard on making improvements to be even better! We chose this facility initially because of the price for basic living ,...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefining Assisted Living For Jacksonville seniors looking for exceptional care, our community is worth a close look. Visit, and you might find that we feel more like a great resort than what you typically think of senior living. Our community offers assisted living for seniors in...

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Sunrise of Jacksonville

4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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9.5
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74 reviews

Sunrise is an ECC assisted living which is very hard to find. They are attentive to my mom and provide everything she needs. They have many activities, outings and events to keep the residents entertained....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Jacksonville, FL, is proud to offer residents and their families the benefits of Sunrise Senior Living’s 30-plus years of expertise in caring for the needs of seniors. Situated on three beautiful acres with walking paths and benches, our mansion-style community features gorgeous...

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Brookdale Southpoint

6895 Belfort Oaks Place, Jacksonville, FL 32216

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48 reviews

Overall Brookdale was excellent. Staff were all excellent and she was well cared for and family and friends were treated well. Medicaid did not pay the full amount, they paid Brookdale about [removed]k per...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Great Care for Great SeniorsA great life deserves a great backdrop, and that’s what our community provides. Days spent in our on-site beauty parlor, or evenings on our covered porch are often filled with friends, as our community is full of vibrant seniors just like you. And with an almost...

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Sodalis Jacksonville

7620 Timberlin Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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9.2
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62 reviews

It’s a smaller facility with a dedicated staff. My favorites are the pleasant and always professional receptionist, the Health & Wellness Dir., the Community Sales Dir., and the Executive Director! When...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...

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HarborChase of Mandarin

12350 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32223

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9.3
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29 reviews

The Administrative staff makes themselves available to answer questions & concerns. The facility is networked with activities that my mother enjoys: ex. - beauty salon, Occupational & Physical therapist,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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From our tranquil and relaxing atmosphere to our luxurious apartments with modern amenities—HarborChase of Mandarin provides helpful and convenient services that make life easier and more enjoyable. Residents can enjoy a cafè latte just the way they like it, in our bistro or let our chefs delight...

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Brookdale Southside

9601 Southbrook Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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9.2
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101 reviews

I am in Independent Living and have had a woman walk my dog. Based on the experience I have had, I would recommend Brookdale Southside to other families.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Relaxation for Now. Care for Later.With three distinctly different levels of senior living care, our community has something for everybody. Our residents take advantage of independent living, assisted living, and memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At each care...

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Discovery Village Deerwood Independent Living

10660 Validus Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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9.3
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10 reviews

My dad mentions to me several times a month how happy he is there. One of the best decisions I've made in my life. He has been flourishing so much after being the primary health care provider to my late...

Provides: Independent Living
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Inspirations at Town Center is a luxury, modern, resort-style, Independent Senior Living community located in Jacksonville servicing the Town Center area, Ponte Vedra and Bay Meadows area of Southeast Jacksonville. This state-of-the-art, gorgeously designed community welcomed its first residents...

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18 reviews

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

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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Camellia at Deerwood

10061 Sweetwater Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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9.1
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83 reviews

We have a great experience with Camille. The facility is always clean. The staff is amazing. Caring and loving. My Dad is in memory care and needs extra care. The staff is always in tune to his needs. He...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Camellia at Deerwood, you can live the life you want to. Enjoy the convenience of all-inclusive dining, a wealth of life enrichment activities and the freedom to explore your interests within the community and around Jacksonville area. Our amenities are designed to enhance your day, leaving...

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Augustine Landing

10141 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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78 reviews

The staff - admin, front desk, housekeeping, kitchen, servers and maintenance employees are a true team. My family member was coming from a very different experience in another state and he is truly...

Provides: Independent Living
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Holiday Retirement provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on scenic grounds in a quiet corner of Jacksonville, you'll love our elegant facilities and the convenience of living in the heart of it all. We're just minutes from shopping, healthcare,...

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Allegro Fleming Island

3651 US Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL 32003

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9.0
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22 reviews

The Staff could not have been better, I am extremely pleased with the care my Uncle received. When we visited him it was almost like the staff were part of our family. The meals were what you would expect...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A Vibrant Senior Living Community Located in Fleming Island, Florida Live the Inspired Life with Island Elegance...Located near the scenic St. Johns River on Fleming Island just south of Jacksonville, this stunning community offers expansive manicured grounds, easy access to pristine beaches,...

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The Fountains at Mill Cove

9960 Atrium Way, Jacksonville, FL 32225

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8.9
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133 reviews

The cost varies but the facility is clean and the staff is awesome. My brother pay [fee removed]for a studio with a patio. We also like that they have activities throughout the week.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

You really can have everything that senior living has to offer! A beautiful quiet setting with that sweet home feeling, an almost endless list of activities designed to bring fulfillment and socialization. A life of fewer worries that comes from living in a community built specifically for your...

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Wyndham Lakes

10660 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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8.8
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208 reviews

The nursing staff is A+. Especially [name removed]. Food leaves much to be desired. Breakfast is the only meal that is edible. Lunch and dinner is hardly ever good. Room size is perfect for a single person....

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Always ready to lend a hand, our team is a caring and compassionate group of individuals committed to providing the best care and service to our residents.' Wyndham Lakes is conveniently located behind Southlake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Our beautiful park-like community sits on 14 acres...

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Discovery Village at Deerwood

10520 Validus Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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8.4
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68 reviews

The Director and Sales Manager were very accommodating when it came to getting my dad into Discovery Village. The facility is always cleanly. The staff is pleasant and they truly care about the residents....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discovery Village at Deerwood is a newly-opened purpose built, luxury Supervised Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care Community located in Jacksonville, FL.

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Anthem Lakes

905 Assisi Ln, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

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7.9
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19 reviews

What our family likes the most about Anthem Lakes is the overall cleanliness, the staff stability, location and the food services. Based on the experience we have had we would recommend Anthem Lakes to...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Anthem Lakes: Why a better choice?Consider the setting and the value of nature for health.Anthem Lakes has 14 acres. A lake and a dock. Three ponds. Mature forest in a park-like setting.Does It Matter?Yes. Extensive research proves the health benefits of nature.Consider this summary statement...

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Grand Living at Tamaya

3270 Tamaya Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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3 reviews

Moved her to Grand Living at Tamaya in March, 100% better experience there, nothing bad to say about them, 10 out of 10! We loved the community, my mother passed away a few months ago but truly loved the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tamaya — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care service. You can...

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Grand Living at Tamaya

3270 Tamaya Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.4
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3 reviews

Moved her to Grand Living at Tamaya in March, 100% better experience there, nothing bad to say about them, 10 out of 10! We loved the community, my mother passed away a few months ago but truly loved the...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Embrace the next chapter of your life while unlocking a world of possibilities. Welcome to Grand Living at Tamaya — where the search for a remarkable senior living community ends and the dream continues.Grand Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care service. You can...

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Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House

6209 Brooks Bartram Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32258

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7.5
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5 reviews

What I like the most about the Bartram Lakes Assisted Living community is the friendliness of the staff members. I have a great apartment where I get to control my own heat and air conditioning Everything is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Brooks Bartram Lakes Assisted Living and The Green House Residences is an ECC licensed assisted living community and memory care provider located in the friendly and upscale Bartram Park area of sunny Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida. Situated in one of the most desirable residential areas in...

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Starling at San Jose

9075 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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10 reviews

Overall, our experience has been good here at this facility. We're having a few difficulties at the present time, but we are working through them. The food is very good and includes a great variety. The...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

Starling at San Jose is an elegant sanctuary offering unmatched comfort and vitality along the peaceful shores of Goodby’s Creek. Offering resort-style services and personalized care, this state-of-the-art community featuring luxurious amenities in a warm and inspiring environment is the perfect...

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Florida Christian Apartments

1115 Edgewood Avenue South, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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5 reviews

It's absolutely great! I think it's the best that I have every seen for someone in a situation like my mother-in-law where she just has social security. The other people that live there, some have been there...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Florida Christian Apartments Florida Christian Apartments is a senior housing nestled in Murray Hill, located in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida which is home to NFL team the Jacksonville Jaguars. Museums, restaurants, shopping opportunities, medical facilities and more are all in close...

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Westminster Woods On Julington Creek a CCRC

25 State Road 13, Jacksonville, FL 32259

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 reviews

This is a lovely property with gorgeous grounds. I believe there isn't enough staff due to COVID. The family has to follow up on requests to make sure these are taken care of for our loved one. The...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Nestled on 75-acres of lush, semi-tropical paradise, Westminster Woods on Julington Creek is situated on the shores of Julington Creek, a half-mile wide arm of the St. Johns River. Our community provides the best combination of a private, natural setting with the big-city amenities of nearby...

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Cost of independent living in San Jose Forest, FL

The average cost of senior living in San Jose Forest is 4,193 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Raiford, FL with an average of 1,951 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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The Windsor at Ortega, Windsor Pointe and Brookdale Orange Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 82 independent living facilities near San Jose Forest, Florida. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in San Jose Forest, 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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