Assisted Living Facilities in Middleburg, FL
Middleburg is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in Clay County, about 28 miles southwest of Jacksonville. It’s a relatively small town of just under 13,000 residents, including about 1,700 seniors aged 65 and older. Middleburg appeals to seniors who like a more peaceful, rural existence but with the convenience of having big-city amenities less than 30 minutes away. Seniors who like the great outdoors may enjoy visiting Jennings State Forest, taking a boat ride on Black Creek, fishing from one of the area’s many piers or strolling along the boardwalks through the wetlands.
Assisted living facilities provide personal care and supportive services in a less restrictive, homelike setting that’s ideal for seniors who want to remain as independent as possible and don’t need around-the-clock care. The average monthly cost of assisted living in Middleburg is $4,150, which is higher than the state average but less than the national median.
Seniors can use this guide to compare the average costs of assisted living in nearby cities and other types of senior care. This guide also covers some benefits and drawbacks of retiring in Middleburg and provides a list of free local resources for seniors.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Middleburg, FL
Canterfield of Clay County
1611 Winners Circle, Middleburg, FL, 32068
I have a parent in the Memory Unit. The staff is excellent and always keeps me up to date on how she is doing. Highly recommended.
Food is good, place is clean.
I have a parent in the Memory Unit. The staff is excellent and always keeps me up to date on how she is doing. Highly recommended.
Food is good, place is clean.
Pine Crest Manor
2835 CR 220, Middleburg, FL, 32068
We went to see the Pine Crest Manor assisted living facility while in the region looking for a place for my friend’s mother to live.
The outside grounds were nicely manicured, where they host private
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We went to see the Pine Crest Manor assisted living facility while in the region looking for a place for my friend’s mother to live.
The outside grounds were nicely manicured, where they host private parties and other social gatherings.
They have many stimulating events and encourage residents to participate as much as possible. The facility is close to the metro area so that residents may enjoy all of the local events, art, culture, music, shopping and fine and casual dining offered.
The food choices looked nutritious and delicious, as well as the regular snacks – offered continually. The dining areas have many options. From more intimate to communal dining, resident can choose whatever they like – in addition to hosting guests in the private dining rooms.
The living suites were all a nice size, beautifully decorated and did not seem cramped. Each unit had individually controlled temperatures.
The exercise center includes daily yoga and aerobics exercise classes and equipment available. Residents can also safely navigate the lovely garden pathways and courtyards.
The residents here looked very content in their living environment and were well cared for by competent and compassionate staff.
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We went to see the Pine Crest Manor assisted living facility while in the region looking for a place for my friend’s mother to live.
The outside grounds were nicely manicured, where they host private
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We went to see the Pine Crest Manor assisted living facility while in the region looking for a place for my friend’s mother to live.
The outside grounds were nicely manicured, where they host private parties and other social gatherings.
They have many stimulating events and encourage residents to participate as much as possible. The facility is close to the metro area so that residents may enjoy all of the local events, art, culture, music, shopping and fine and casual dining offered.
The food choices looked nutritious and delicious, as well as the regular snacks – offered continually. The dining areas have many options. From more intimate to communal dining, resident can choose whatever they like – in addition to hosting guests in the private dining rooms.
The living suites were all a nice size, beautifully decorated and did not seem cramped. Each unit had individually controlled temperatures.
The exercise center includes daily yoga and aerobics exercise classes and equipment available. Residents can also safely navigate the lovely garden pathways and courtyards.
The residents here looked very content in their living environment and were well cared for by competent and compassionate staff.
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Wyndham Lakes
10660 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activi
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activity center, if you have a little more trouble walking than others. They also have a memory care section that they were able to show me as well. I thought it was a nice, comfortable place.
I got to see the room in the assisted living, but we had an interruption. We didn’t get to finish the whole tour. The rooms were similar in the memory care area. There wasn’t a lot more to see once we walked the memory care area. She was gonna show me another room, but I had to go. They had some ladies playing cards and some guys hanging out. They had a library.
I really only met one individual. She took me on the tour, and she was very nice. She took my information and gave me the information I needed. She also took me on the tour. It’s a little older facility than what I saw afterwards, but I wasn’t opposed to staying at that one at all. It would’ve been comfortable for my mom.
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activi
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Wyndham Lakes is a bigger facility. I liked that everybody’s on the first floor, which was nice. They try to accommodate who’s more mobile than others. They try and provide a room closer to the activity center, if you have a little more trouble walking than others. They also have a memory care section that they were able to show me as well. I thought it was a nice, comfortable place.
I got to see the room in the assisted living, but we had an interruption. We didn’t get to finish the whole tour. The rooms were similar in the memory care area. There wasn’t a lot more to see once we walked the memory care area. She was gonna show me another room, but I had to go. They had some ladies playing cards and some guys hanging out. They had a library.
I really only met one individual. She took me on the tour, and she was very nice. She took my information and gave me the information I needed. She also took me on the tour. It’s a little older facility than what I saw afterwards, but I wasn’t opposed to staying at that one at all. It would’ve been comfortable for my mom.
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The Windsor at Ortega
5939 Roosevelt Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
The Windsor at Ortega was excellent. It was like a room in a hotel. The place was sparkling and I think it’s brand new. They took us on a tour for both assisted living and memory care. They were very
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The Windsor at Ortega was excellent. It was like a room in a hotel. The place was sparkling and I think it’s brand new. They took us on a tour for both assisted living and memory care. They were very patient, especially with my brother, talking to him, explaining to him, showing him the room, and everything in there. They were very attentive.
We ate at their dining room and it was very clean and very nice. When they brought the food in, it was very protected. You can tell it’s fresh and clean. The facility itself was very clean too. The hallways had handlebars displayed so seniors would be able to walk down the hallways. It was very organized.
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The Windsor at Ortega was excellent. It was like a room in a hotel. The place was sparkling and I think it’s brand new. They took us on a tour for both assisted living and memory care. They were very
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The Windsor at Ortega was excellent. It was like a room in a hotel. The place was sparkling and I think it’s brand new. They took us on a tour for both assisted living and memory care. They were very patient, especially with my brother, talking to him, explaining to him, showing him the room, and everything in there. They were very attentive.
We ate at their dining room and it was very clean and very nice. When they brought the food in, it was very protected. You can tell it’s fresh and clean. The facility itself was very clean too. The hallways had handlebars displayed so seniors would be able to walk down the hallways. It was very organized.
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Brookdale Avondale
4455 Merrimac Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
We toured Brookdale Avondale. We scheduled a tour with a contact person there. We did not get to meet with him, but we did have someone step in to give us the tour. It was chaotic there, and it was ha
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We toured Brookdale Avondale. We scheduled a tour with a contact person there. We did not get to meet with him, but we did have someone step in to give us the tour. It was chaotic there, and it was hard to find my way around if they didn’t tell me where I was. The cost was like $2000 cheaper, almost $3000 than where Mom is now. They had dogs on the premises, too. Some of the people that work there had their own dogs, they are used as comfort dogs, and that was nice. My mother loves dogs.
They did a really good job on the tour. But they were a little discombobulated that they had to jump in and didn’t know where the contact person was. It wasn’t the worse I’ve seen, and it wasn’t the best I’ve seen. It was just a little more chaotic maneuvering around in the hallways and such.
We saw rooms that they had for show and such. They were nicely set up and nicely done. They did not look like a hospital room. It was nice. When you come in the front, you go straight ahead and there’s a dining area and a sitting area. Down the hall from the front entrance down to the left are their offices, and there’s an activity room. The facility is just average. Not the worse, but not the best.
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We toured Brookdale Avondale. We scheduled a tour with a contact person there. We did not get to meet with him, but we did have someone step in to give us the tour. It was chaotic there, and it was ha
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We toured Brookdale Avondale. We scheduled a tour with a contact person there. We did not get to meet with him, but we did have someone step in to give us the tour. It was chaotic there, and it was hard to find my way around if they didn’t tell me where I was. The cost was like $2000 cheaper, almost $3000 than where Mom is now. They had dogs on the premises, too. Some of the people that work there had their own dogs, they are used as comfort dogs, and that was nice. My mother loves dogs.
They did a really good job on the tour. But they were a little discombobulated that they had to jump in and didn’t know where the contact person was. It wasn’t the worse I’ve seen, and it wasn’t the best I’ve seen. It was just a little more chaotic maneuvering around in the hallways and such.
We saw rooms that they had for show and such. They were nicely set up and nicely done. They did not look like a hospital room. It was nice. When you come in the front, you go straight ahead and there’s a dining area and a sitting area. Down the hall from the front entrance down to the left are their offices, and there’s an activity room. The facility is just average. Not the worse, but not the best.
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Starling of San Jose
9075 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL, 32257
We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we’re looking for a smaller sized facility. They had several choices of rooms there. We probably would have gone with a studio.
It was a very, very nice place. If Mom didn’t want to get up to go to eat, we could have someone that would go with her and help her get down there. They had a salon. It was a very good place.
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it
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We went to Starling of San Jose. It was a very possible place. It was a nice clean facility. It seemed very, very nice. The staff were very nice. The rooms were adequate. It was a bigger facility; it had 66 apartments. However, we’re looking for a smaller sized facility. They had several choices of rooms there. We probably would have gone with a studio.
It was a very, very nice place. If Mom didn’t want to get up to go to eat, we could have someone that would go with her and help her get down there. They had a salon. It was a very good place.
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Palagio Senior Living
1525 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park, FL, 32073
I toured Palagio Senior Living for a loved one. It was beautiful. It’s new and very clean. The staff that I saw was very friendly. It was just a gorgeous place. It was very nice, and I liked it.
The
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I toured Palagio Senior Living for a loved one. It was beautiful. It’s new and very clean. The staff that I saw was very friendly. It was just a gorgeous place. It was very nice, and I liked it.
They have a lot of amenities like a coffee bar. They’re putting in an ice cream parlor and have a putting range outside. They have a lounge and a tasting room. It was a very nice set up.
There was a group sitting in the tasting room. They were making brownies and tasting brownies. I saw the menu, and they offer all day dining, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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I toured Palagio Senior Living for a loved one. It was beautiful. It’s new and very clean. The staff that I saw was very friendly. It was just a gorgeous place. It was very nice, and I liked it.
The
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I toured Palagio Senior Living for a loved one. It was beautiful. It’s new and very clean. The staff that I saw was very friendly. It was just a gorgeous place. It was very nice, and I liked it.
They have a lot of amenities like a coffee bar. They’re putting in an ice cream parlor and have a putting range outside. They have a lounge and a tasting room. It was a very nice set up.
There was a group sitting in the tasting room. They were making brownies and tasting brownies. I saw the menu, and they offer all day dining, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Brookdale Mandarin
10790 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32086
I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Every
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Everybody’s very supportive and loving. I got good friends here and I love it. We also have a pool, we do crafts, happy hours, a group that sings to us, and all kinds of stuff we can do. It’s a nice place.
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Every
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I like being here at Brookdale Mandarin. Everybody is very friendly and open. We have little group meetings where we get together and talk about anything and everything. Management is very good. Everybody’s very supportive and loving. I got good friends here and I love it. We also have a pool, we do crafts, happy hours, a group that sings to us, and all kinds of stuff we can do. It’s a nice place.
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Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care
3339 Highway 17, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
My mother-in-law is in moving into Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose it because it is very, very clean, and has a friendly staff. The place is kept up nicely. The patients there were a
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My mother-in-law is in moving into Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose it because it is very, very clean, and has a friendly staff. The place is kept up nicely. The patients there were all clean and tidy, and does not look neglected. The rooms seem very nice and spacious.
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My mother-in-law is in moving into Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose it because it is very, very clean, and has a friendly staff. The place is kept up nicely. The patients there were a
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My mother-in-law is in moving into Diamond Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose it because it is very, very clean, and has a friendly staff. The place is kept up nicely. The patients there were all clean and tidy, and does not look neglected. The rooms seem very nice and spacious.
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Brookdale Orange Park
1248 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, FL, 32073
I went to Brookdale Orange Park, and I loved the tour. I liked the guy that we had spoken to. He was reassuring. They were clean. I loved the staff. Everybody was really warm. There’s nothing bad I co
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I went to Brookdale Orange Park, and I loved the tour. I liked the guy that we had spoken to. He was reassuring. They were clean. I loved the staff. Everybody was really warm. There’s nothing bad I could say about it. They had an area where they can play puzzles, a room where they had things to do, a theater room, and a kitchen area, but they didn’t have a kitchen area in the actual room. The air-conditioner in the room was like a hotel; it’s against the wall and I didn’t like that. It made me think about if Mom’s bed was there, that maybe she’d get too cold at night, and she might catch cold with the air blowing out of that. They had a variety of rooms to offer. They had one that was just open floor, and then they had one that had a wall somewhat in between it, which I liked because you can make that a living room area. They had shared rooms and single rooms.
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I went to Brookdale Orange Park, and I loved the tour. I liked the guy that we had spoken to. He was reassuring. They were clean. I loved the staff. Everybody was really warm. There’s nothing bad I co
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I went to Brookdale Orange Park, and I loved the tour. I liked the guy that we had spoken to. He was reassuring. They were clean. I loved the staff. Everybody was really warm. There’s nothing bad I could say about it. They had an area where they can play puzzles, a room where they had things to do, a theater room, and a kitchen area, but they didn’t have a kitchen area in the actual room. The air-conditioner in the room was like a hotel; it’s against the wall and I didn’t like that. It made me think about if Mom’s bed was there, that maybe she’d get too cold at night, and she might catch cold with the air blowing out of that. They had a variety of rooms to offer. They had one that was just open floor, and then they had one that had a wall somewhat in between it, which I liked because you can make that a living room area. They had shared rooms and single rooms.
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Premier Assisted Living
319 Eldridge Ave., Orange Park, FL, 32073
We’re going to be moving my mom into Astoria Assisted Living Facility. They’re remodeling everything, so whatever you want in the room, they’re going to fix it up. They have a theater room, a li
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We’re going to be moving my mom into Astoria Assisted Living Facility. They’re remodeling everything, so whatever you want in the room, they’re going to fix it up. They have a theater room, a library, and a rec room. It’s really nice, and it’s the most reasonable place we found. Everybody was very nice. They’re new, so they’re working on a lot of things. They are trying to do other transportation like taking people to the mall, but right now, they’re set up just to do doctor’s appointments.
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We’re going to be moving my mom into Astoria Assisted Living Facility. They’re remodeling everything, so whatever you want in the room, they’re going to fix it up. They have a theater room, a li
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We’re going to be moving my mom into Astoria Assisted Living Facility. They’re remodeling everything, so whatever you want in the room, they’re going to fix it up. They have a theater room, a library, and a rec room. It’s really nice, and it’s the most reasonable place we found. Everybody was very nice. They’re new, so they’re working on a lot of things. They are trying to do other transportation like taking people to the mall, but right now, they’re set up just to do doctor’s appointments.
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility
6856 St Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32217
Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The sta
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The staff was very friendly, very polite, and explained everything. They had dominoes. I saw people eating dinner, sitting, and talking in the dining room. They have a patio, but they dont have enough space for parking and a garden. It was clean and felt more like an institution.
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The sta
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Mi Casa Adult Living Facility was like a house and felt crowded. I liked that the language was Spanish, but its narrow, theres not enough space, and its expensive. I felt claustrophobic. The staff was very friendly, very polite, and explained everything. They had dominoes. I saw people eating dinner, sitting, and talking in the dining room. They have a patio, but they dont have enough space for parking and a garden. It was clean and felt more like an institution.
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Seagrass Village of Fleming Island
1949 E West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL, 32003
We have chosen Seagrass Village of Fleming Island because of its location. It just has what was right for us. The staff I spoke with was very, very nice. She was good. She went over and explained some
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We have chosen Seagrass Village of Fleming Island because of its location. It just has what was right for us. The staff I spoke with was very, very nice. She was good. She went over and explained some of the things that we had questions about. She showed us around the facility. We have tried the food, and it was very good. The service was good, too. There were no complaints at all. We’re very happy with it. There were a few things that could use tweaking but not much. They have a courtyard, they have a swimming pool, and they have games. They have several different things that we would like. They have a gym, physical therapy, and all kind of things.
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We have chosen Seagrass Village of Fleming Island because of its location. It just has what was right for us. The staff I spoke with was very, very nice. She was good. She went over and explained some
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We have chosen Seagrass Village of Fleming Island because of its location. It just has what was right for us. The staff I spoke with was very, very nice. She was good. She went over and explained some of the things that we had questions about. She showed us around the facility. We have tried the food, and it was very good. The service was good, too. There were no complaints at all. We’re very happy with it. There were a few things that could use tweaking but not much. They have a courtyard, they have a swimming pool, and they have games. They have several different things that we would like. They have a gym, physical therapy, and all kind of things.
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HarborChase of Mandarin
12350 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL, 32223
We completed a tour at HarborChase of Mandarin assisted living. The place was amazing and we liked it. The people were super nice. The staff was also very friendly and courteous. I didn’t see a room b
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We completed a tour at HarborChase of Mandarin assisted living. The place was amazing and we liked it. The people were super nice. The staff was also very friendly and courteous. I didn’t see a room because there were none available at the moment.
They had karaoke and a piano bar open. The dining areas were very nice, they had more than one. They had two, or maybe three. They had a coffee bar too and a lot of really nice stuff. I’ve only tried their desserts and it was okay. It was sugar-free.
The staff who gave us the tour was very professional. She was very nice and very helpful.
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We completed a tour at HarborChase of Mandarin assisted living. The place was amazing and we liked it. The people were super nice. The staff was also very friendly and courteous. I didn’t see a room b
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We completed a tour at HarborChase of Mandarin assisted living. The place was amazing and we liked it. The people were super nice. The staff was also very friendly and courteous. I didn’t see a room because there were none available at the moment.
They had karaoke and a piano bar open. The dining areas were very nice, they had more than one. They had two, or maybe three. They had a coffee bar too and a lot of really nice stuff. I’ve only tried their desserts and it was okay. It was sugar-free.
The staff who gave us the tour was very professional. She was very nice and very helpful.
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Noble Gardens of Jacksonville
7024 Wiley Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32210
We were so blessed to have found this facility for our Grandma after an extensive search! Fabulous Staff, beautifully maintained, an abundance of activities, food is way above average! All in all extr
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We were so blessed to have found this facility for our Grandma after an extensive search! Fabulous Staff, beautifully maintained, an abundance of activities, food is way above average! All in all extremely satisfied & highly recommended..
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We were so blessed to have found this facility for our Grandma after an extensive search! Fabulous Staff, beautifully maintained, an abundance of activities, food is way above average! All in all extr
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We were so blessed to have found this facility for our Grandma after an extensive search! Fabulous Staff, beautifully maintained, an abundance of activities, food is way above average! All in all extremely satisfied & highly recommended..
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Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
25 STATE ROAD 13, Jacksonville, FL, 32259
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek looked very warm and inviting. We all liked the rooms. It just felt like home to us because we happen to live on the water, and there are big oak trees and everyth
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Westminster Woods on Julington Creek looked very warm and inviting. We all liked the rooms. It just felt like home to us because we happen to live on the water, and there are big oak trees and everything. This is the one my children liked the best that we looked at.
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Westminster Woods on Julington Creek looked very warm and inviting. We all liked the rooms. It just felt like home to us because we happen to live on the water, and there are big oak trees and everyth
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Westminster Woods on Julington Creek looked very warm and inviting. We all liked the rooms. It just felt like home to us because we happen to live on the water, and there are big oak trees and everything. This is the one my children liked the best that we looked at.
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Allegro
3651 Highway 17, Fleming Island, FL, 32003
We looked at Allegro over in Fleming Island and the staff was wonderful and the people there were really joyful, but the rooms were so small. In assisted living there were no two-bedroom apartments, a
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We looked at Allegro over in Fleming Island and the staff was wonderful and the people there were really joyful, but the rooms were so small. In assisted living there were no two-bedroom apartments, and so we would have to downsize terribly. We’ve already downsized to come here, and so we can’t do that anymore. So we were very disappointed. The staff that we met and the woman that showed us around was just wonderful. It was just a wonderful place. I am so disappointed we could not go over there because they have beautiful grounds and there’s a conservancy behind the place. It was delightful. We met people we thought we would love to be with, but it was just the size.
They’re on a big highway, but all around them and behind them is a huge amount of land and nature conservancy. It’s just beautiful, and the whole place is just well taken care of, too.
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We looked at Allegro over in Fleming Island and the staff was wonderful and the people there were really joyful, but the rooms were so small. In assisted living there were no two-bedroom apartments, a
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We looked at Allegro over in Fleming Island and the staff was wonderful and the people there were really joyful, but the rooms were so small. In assisted living there were no two-bedroom apartments, and so we would have to downsize terribly. We’ve already downsized to come here, and so we can’t do that anymore. So we were very disappointed. The staff that we met and the woman that showed us around was just wonderful. It was just a wonderful place. I am so disappointed we could not go over there because they have beautiful grounds and there’s a conservancy behind the place. It was delightful. We met people we thought we would love to be with, but it was just the size.
They’re on a big highway, but all around them and behind them is a huge amount of land and nature conservancy. It’s just beautiful, and the whole place is just well taken care of, too.
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Benton House of Oakleaf
417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32222
My mom and dad will move into Benton House at Oakleaf tomorrow. It was very nice, it’s small, quaint, and not overpowering like so many of the other places. The staff is very nice, very knowledgeable.
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My mom and dad will move into Benton House at Oakleaf tomorrow. It was very nice, it’s small, quaint, and not overpowering like so many of the other places. The staff is very nice, very knowledgeable. The rooms were very nice, they changed the flooring before my parents move in on Saturday. So, they have nice, new flooring, and very nice-sized rooms. They’re moving from my house into the Benton House. They are going to have more room in there than they have in the part of the house that they’ve had here. So, I’m looking forward to them having a good time there
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My mom and dad will move into Benton House at Oakleaf tomorrow. It was very nice, it’s small, quaint, and not overpowering like so many of the other places. The staff is very nice, very knowledgeable.
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My mom and dad will move into Benton House at Oakleaf tomorrow. It was very nice, it’s small, quaint, and not overpowering like so many of the other places. The staff is very nice, very knowledgeable. The rooms were very nice, they changed the flooring before my parents move in on Saturday. So, they have nice, new flooring, and very nice-sized rooms. They’re moving from my house into the Benton House. They are going to have more room in there than they have in the part of the house that they’ve had here. So, I’m looking forward to them having a good time there
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Middleburg
Health facilities in Florida must be licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. The Florida AHCA’s Division of Health Quality Assurance oversees assisted living facilities, including licensing and certifications. To ensure facilities comply with licensure requirements, its Bureau of Field Operations completes on-site surveys. The Jacksonville Field Office oversees assisted living facilities throughout Clay County, including in Middleburg.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Middleburg
- Seniors may flock to Florida because it’s extremely tax-friendly toward retirees. Florida doesn’t have any state income tax, so Social Security benefits and all forms of retirement income aren’t taxed, which helps stretch seniors’ budgets
- Florida’s average combined sales tax rate is 7.01%, ranking the state 23rd in the nation. Unfortunately, Clay County taxes are right at this average, so the county’s taxes are higher than 84.5% of other cities and counties in Florida. However, groceries and prescription drugs are tax exempt.
- Middleburg seniors benefit from having a local hospital to serve their medical needs. Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay County is a general medical and surgical facility in Middleburg with an on-site ICU and emergency department. It was rated high performing for three adult procedures and conditions, including the treatment of heart failure, kidney failure and COPD. Veterans can also take advantage of the Middleburg VA Clinic, which offers a range of medical services to eligible seniors.
- The cost of living in Middleburg is only slightly higher than the national average, by less than 2%. However, it’s about 1% lower than the statewide average. Health care and grocery costs are about the same as the national average, but housing costs are around 12% lower.
- Middleburg has a soggy climate with an average of 51 inches of rainfall annually, compared to the national average of 38 inches, but it doesn’t get any snow. While seniors enjoy 222 sunny days each year, on average, the area also sees precipitation about 112 days out of the year. Humidity can be stifling in July and August, leading to a poor 3.3 out of 10 comfort index rating for the summer months. However, Middleburg scores an 8.4 on the comfort index for its relatively mild winters.
Paying for Assisted Living in Middleburg
According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in Middleburg is $4,150 per month. While this monthly rate is higher than the state average by $450, it’s lower than the national average by $150.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Middleburg is higher than some and lower than others when comparing its average cost of assisted living to nearby cities. Its cost is higher than Ocala’s by $150 per month and higher than Deltona’s by $100. In contrast, its cost is lower than Gainesville’s by $421 and significantly lower than Tallahassee’s by $1,356 per month.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Besides assisted living, retirees in Middleburg have several other types of senior care available. For those needing limited assistance, adult day health care is the least costly at $1,408. Seniors wanting to receive care in their home can expect to pay about $4,385 for homemaker services or $4,433 for home health aides. Nursing home facilities provide extensive around-the-clock care, making it the costliest option at an average of $8,638 for semi-private rooms or $9,885 for private rooms.
Note: Data for Middleburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Jacksonville, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Middleburg
Residents of assisted living facilities in Middleburg may be eligible for financial assistance through the Medicaid Long Term Care Program and the Assistive Care Services waiver. Additional funding may also be available for the Optional State Supplement for seniors who receive Social Security income.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Middleburg
Seniors needing supportive services that help them remain active or offer socialization opportunities will find several free resources serving Middleburg. Local, county and state government and nonprofit entities offer an array of programs and services for older adults in assisted living and other types of senior living settings.
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(904) 291-3520
The Council on Aging of Clay County is a nonprofit organization with services designed to enhance the life of seniors aged 60 and older. Services include transportation, congregate meals and senior centers that provide activities and socialization. In Middleburg, services are provided at the Weigel Senior Center.
(904) 269-6326
The Clay County Veterans Services Officer serves as a liaison for local seniors seeking to obtain veterans’ benefits. The officer advises and counsels veterans and works to ensure they can access as many benefits as they’re eligible for, including health care, disability compensation, death and burial benefits, pensions, job services and education.
(888) 242-4464
ElderSource is the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for seven counties in northeast Florida, including Clay County. Middleburg seniors receive free, personalized services to help them remain safe and more independent. Programs and services include Medicare counseling, long-term care options counseling, an elder helpline, volunteer opportunities and various events. ElderSource also provides access to various other senior resources, including support groups.
(904) 391-3942
The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for seniors in long-term care facilities statewide, including in assisted living. It strives to improve all LTC residents’ quality of life. A trained ombudsman promotes the health and safety of LTC residents by protecting their rights and addressing any complaints they may have against a facility. The First Coast District Office in Jacksonville provides ombudsman services to residents of assisted living communities in Clay County, including those in Middleburg.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Middleburg
Middleburg-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
