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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Folkston, GA

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re looking for independent living in the Folkston 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 Folkston. 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 97 independent living facilities in Folkston, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.


You may also consider nearby communities such as Hilliard, Homeland or Traders Hill.

Folkston Independent Living Facilities | 890 Reviews

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Average starting price $3,854/month
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Recent reviews of Independent Living in Folkston, GA
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.

Dayspring Senior Living in Hilliard, FL
4.8

Our experience with Dayspring Senior Living was very good, however it was short-lived as our loved one was only there for a couple of weeks.

Lakes Crossing Senior Care in Kingsland, GA
4.9

The community is very clean, and the staff members always seem happy. The meals and dining service seems to be okay and they always have a lot of activities going on for the residents.

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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Benton House at Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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34 reviews

My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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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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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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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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9.1
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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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Canopy of Duval Station

1035 Starratt Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218

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9.0
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9 reviews

New facility. Young energetic staff. Apartments have plenty of room. My parents are in memory care, so it's not so much about the amenities. Everything is taken care of: meds, meals, PT, laundry.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Vitality Living Frederica

3615 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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8.5
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38 reviews

The staff and the activities were great. The care my mom received was excellent and we as a family plus just enjoy our time with her. Unfortunately she has passed. As a family could just enjoy time with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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What Makes Thrive Assisted Livingand Memory Care Different?This is the place where seniorscan achieve new goals and find continuedpurpose in their lives.Assisted Living LikeYou’ve Never Seen Before seniors today want to thrive…to get the most out of life while beingconnected to the ones they...

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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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Addington Place of Brunswick

890 Scranton Rd, Brunswick, GA 31525

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8.3
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26 reviews

Addington Place of Brunswick is filled with love and laughter, that alone is good for the soul! The staff treats the residents like family and know them all by name. If you have never toured this community,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Addington Place of Brunswick! A beautiful senior living community full of warmth, decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often than not the scent of something delicious baking in the kitchen. A place where independence thrives but help is just a call...

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Lakes Crossing Senior Care

900 Gross Rd, Kingsland, GA 31548

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8.0
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10 reviews

1 very good 2 also very good 3 good - they become like family 4 food is good almost always 6 not much activity but [name removed] is usually up and out of her room 7 about as good as can be

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Jane Adams House

1550 Nectarine Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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8.0
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8 reviews

I would recommend to others. My tour experience was very good as I was shown all the bedrooms and private bath rooms and large closet. Then the kitchen, music and game room. Also, if Televisions could also...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

The Jane Adams house is an assisted living community located in Fernandina, Nassau County, Florida on Amelia Island only a few blocks from the Atlantic Ocean and just around the corner from the Baptist Medical Center Nassau. The craftsman style architecture offers residents a nice front porch to...

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Magnolia Manor of St. Simons

100 Heritage Drive, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522

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7.9
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27 reviews

What we like the most about Magnolia Manor is the staff. Their staff team has been been very helpful and friendly. A little disappointed in the food, it is nutritional but not consistently tasty. However,...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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With scenic St. Simons Island, Georgia as a backdrop of natural beauty, Magnolia Manor offers a continuum of care for many who make our campus their 'home'. 'Home' is a nurturing environment where a resident's needs are met by a loving staff you will come to know as family.For independent...

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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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Savannah Grand of Amelia Island

1900 Amelia Trace Court, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

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7.2
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16 reviews

I would say 5 for all. We wished she could have stayed longer but she needed different care. We chose Savannah Grand of Amelia Island because the location was best and our family lived close by. And cost...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Savannah Grand, offering gracious retirement assisted living is located in Fernandina Beach, Florida on Amelia Island. The assisted living and memory care community is nestled amongst large old oak trees just off of Sadler Road and is only one block from the sandy white beaches well known to the...

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Dayspring Senior Living

553600 US Highway #1, Hilliard, FL 32046

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.8
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9 reviews

The workers at the community like our loved one and talk to him, he is told them about living in [name removed]. It is a super clean community, smart toilets that fall camera in our loved ones room.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Magnolia Manor of St. Marys

4695 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy, Saint Marys, GA 31558

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 reviews

This is a very nice community. The facility itself is very clean and well kept looking, and the layout makes it easy to get around. The staff are friendly and professional, and do a great job providing care...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
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Historic St. Marys blends the beauty of the waterfront and the charm of a friendly southern town. Nestled on the edge of the Crooked River marshes, Magnolia Manor offers serene independent and assisted living options. St. Marys is a natural haven for retirees - the gateway to Cumberland Island,...

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Osprey Village Assisted Living

76 Osprey Village Dr, Amelia Island, FL 32034

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13 reviews

Extraordinary response to the Hurricane challenges, including evacuation of the whole facility to a destination 7 hours away. The precision of the whole operation was exceptional but what was most touching...

Provides: Assisted Living

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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Cost of independent living in Folkston, GA

The average cost of senior living in Folkston is 3,854 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fargo, GA with an average of 2,706 per month.

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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, Benton House at Oakleaf and Palagio for Seniors at Orange Park are the top-rated independent living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See full list of communities.

There are 97 independent living facilities near Folkston, Georgia. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Folkston, Georgia 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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