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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,053 assisted living communities in Florida using Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,644The average monthly cost across facilities in Florida. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 40/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Florida. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Addington Place of Jupiter
AL
IL
MC
RC
Jupiter (Abacoa)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
Yes
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 40
Rank #1318 / 1486
Arhc Aljupfl01 Trs, LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
29
55.2%
Facility 55.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #441 / 919
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #601 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
For-Profit-Robert GrossmanStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedF
Benton House of Port Orange
AL
MC
Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
Sonida Port Orange, LLC
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
7
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #261 / 919
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #92 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$1,000Daniel Jose SalinasStudio / 1 BedA-
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
AL
IL
MC
NH
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
No
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1486
Wesley Manor, Inc
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
21
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #470 / 919
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #360 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
Not-For-Profit-David Berlin-C-
Madison at Oviedo
AL
MC
RC
Oviedo
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 89
Rank #564 / 1074
No
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #954 / 1486
Oviedo1818 Opco, LLC
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 83
Rank #839 / 876
50
68%
Facility 68%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #671 / 919
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 33
Rank #872 / 919
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #779 / 919
For-Profit$31,900Kristofer MunchStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed-
The Gables of Gainesville
AL
MC
RC
Gainesville
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 89
Rank #600 / 1074
Yes
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 40
Rank #1174 / 1486
1415 Fort Clarke Blvd Tenant LLC
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 83
Rank #791 / 876
55
58.2%
Facility 58.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #500 / 919
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #783 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$21,000Ashley D HenrySuite / 1 Bed-
Oakmonte Village of Davie
AL
IL
MC
Davie
220
Facility 220
FL AVG 89
Rank #28 / 1074
No
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
8201 Stirling Road Opco LLC
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
20
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #435 / 919
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #384 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit-Rene BuckStudio / Private / 1 BedA+
Mangrove Bay
AL
IL
MC
RC
Jupiter
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 89
Rank #615 / 1074
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 40
Rank #933 / 1486
Vop Mangrove Bay, LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #452 / 876
25
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #326 / 919
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 33
Rank #681 / 919
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #812 / 919
For-Profit-Craig ReinmuthStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Addington Place of Titusville
AL
MC
RC
Titusville
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 89
Rank #533 / 1074
Yes
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 40
Rank #904 / 1486
Arhc Tvtitfl01 Trs, LLC
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 83
Rank #853 / 876
51
74.5%
Facility 74.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #761 / 919
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 33
Rank #885 / 919
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #835 / 919
For-Profit$31,650Jennifer BrewerStudio / Suite / 1 BedA-
Riviera Senior Living
AL
IL
Holly Hill
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 40
Rank #448 / 1486
Snh Se Holly Hill Tenant LLC
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 83
Rank #724 / 876
20
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #697 / 919
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #573 / 919
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #835 / 919
For-Profit$22,500Marilyn CameronStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale at Home® West Palm Beach
AL
IL
MC
NH
West Palm Beach
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 89
Rank #609 / 1074
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #976 / 1486
Vop Wpb, LLC
73
Facility 73
FL AVG 83
Rank #692 / 876
30
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #620 / 919
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #700 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
For-Profit$12,658Shawn Gibbons-A+
Brookdale DeLand
AL
NH
MC
Deland (Scarlett)
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 89
Rank #546 / 1074
Yes
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 40
Rank #1185 / 1486
Bkd Sterling House Of Deland, LLC
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
22
40.9%
Facility 40.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #241 / 919
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$2,000Kerry HeddenStudio / SuiteA+
Terracina Grand
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
Naples
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 89
Rank #38 / 1074
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Terracina, LLC
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
Rank #641 / 876
31
41.9%
Facility 41.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #253 / 919
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #553 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Preserve at Dunedin
AL
MC
Clearwater (Golda Meir Kent Jewish Ctr)
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 89
Rank #522 / 1074
Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1486
Bsh Preserve Opco LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
50
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #255 / 919
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #773 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$1,500Jacqueline M SahharStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Seasons Belleair Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Clearwater (Bayside Court)
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 89
Rank #549 / 1074
No
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 40
Rank #351 / 1486
Delta Healthcare LLC
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
27
51.9%
Facility 51.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #386 / 919
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #492 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$500Erin BargarPrivate, Semi-Private Studio / 1 Bed Suite-
The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 89
Rank #491 / 1074
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1282 / 1486
Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #530 / 876
38
65.8%
Facility 65.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #618 / 919
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 33
Rank #807 / 919
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #779 / 919
For-Profit$100Darlene JeffersStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
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Overview of Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach

A 114-bed assisted living and memory care community is Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Operated by RPB Senior Living LLC and administrated by Adam Baker, it takes Medicaid, offering a financial pathway for families utilizing that coverage. Residents live in private units within a larger shared setting that has common spaces and organized community services.

The community is staffed with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide individualized support tailored to each resident’s needs. Spanish, Creole, and English are spoken at the facility, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Palm Beach area and ensuring communication and care that respects residents’ backgrounds. In a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 54, the community sits in a quieter residential area where some errands are accessible on foot, while others require a quick drive. This setting suits families valuing a residential feel with nearby shops, dining, and services within reach. The community’s programming is built around several key pillars: Wellness & Activities, Care Services & Team support, Community Experience, Culinary & Dining, and Lifestyle Options. Daily activities include arts and crafts, cooking classes, music programs, dancing, exercise classes, games and cards, gardening, shopping outings, theater and movie screenings, and organized social events. This variety of programming helps residents stay engaged, active, and connected to the community.

The facility operates under Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) oversight, which conducts surprise inspections to ensure health and safety standards. State inspections have examined the community’s performance across operational and care areas, including medication management, emergency preparedness, dietary standards, and record-keeping. During the inspection period reviewed, no substantiated complaints were filed.

For families contemplating Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach, scheduling a tour is a chance to observe private rooms, view activity and dining spaces, and speak with the team about how their services match your loved one’s care needs and lifestyle preferences. The facility’s setting also fits families who cherish a residential feel with walkable nearby shops, dining, and services.

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Overview of Bella Mar at Delray Beach

Operated by Delray Senior Living LLC, Bella Mar at Delray Beach is an assisted living community in Delray Beach, Florida. The 145-bed community at 14100 Via Flora is administered by John Culhane. It serves residents who need support with daily living activities while maintaining independence in a residential setting.

The car-dependent community has a Walk Score of 18, indicating a suburban location where most errands and services demand a vehicle. This setting captivates residents and families who want a quieter, residential neighborhood over an urban or highly walkable area. To support resident care and daily needs, Bella Mar at Delray Beach maintains licensed nursing and nursing assistant staff. The community provides wellness and activities programming, plus culinary and dining services. A structured community experience helps residents stay engaged with daily life and other occupants.

Over the past five years, state health inspections have noted areas where the facility has worked to strengthen its practices around administrative processes and care protocols. The community continues to tackle areas cited during oversight visits, which is common for facilities serving this population.

To learn more about Bella Mar at Delray Beach, families must tour the community to see the residential environment, understand specific care services, and get details about current availability, pricing, and any specialized programs that might meet their dearest one’s specific needs.

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Pace

Arcadia Senior Living Pace is a residence administrated by Carol A Ettelson-Bunze in Pace, Florida. The community, operated by Arcadia Of Pace LLC, has been operating for four years and is home to 80 residents. It’s in a somewhat walkable neighborhood where some errands can be done on foot, with most trips needing transportation.

The facility provides 24/7 staffing, which means support is there any time residents need it. Respite care also exists, making it a useful option for families seeking short-term stays or weekend relief during caregiving. The combination of 24-hour staffing and respite services gives residents and their families flexibility in their approach to daily care needs. Dining here accentuates quality and freshness. The kitchen prepares meals from scratch using high-quality ingredients, and meals are served in a restaurant-style dining environment that encourages residents to gather and enjoy their meals together. Such an approach to dining helps build a sense of community and makes mealtime worth looking forward to for residents.

A clean record overall shows in the facility’s inspection history. No deficiencies were found in the latest July 2025 inspection. An earlier complaint investigation in 2023 resulted in two citations concerning visitation and communication procedures. Both were resolved on time. Across all inspections from 2019 onward, the community has demonstrated a consistent dedication to compliance.

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Overview of Bayou Palms Assisted Living & Memory Care

A newer community in St Petersburg, Florida, is Bayou Palms Assisted Living & Memory Care. It’s operated by St Petersburg Alf Management LLC and administered by Ryan Ilesh Amin. Located on 42nd Avenue South, the community delivers assisted living and memory care services for older adults needing support with daily activities or specialized care because of cognitive change. The 38-bed home maintains an intimate scale that can appeal to families seeking a closer-knit setting.

The community is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, ensuring that residents have access to trained care staff all the time. That consistency of presence is a foundation for both safety and responsive care, particularly crucial in a memory care setting where residents benefit from familiar faces and predictable routines. Daily life centers on shared meals, with dining established as a gathering space where residents eat together. Activities are built into the calendar to keep residents engaged and socially connected. Running most errands in this car-dependent neighborhood requires a vehicle, so visiting family will want to drive, not walk.

A recent inspection of Bayou Palms Assisted Living & Memory Care found no deficiencies and substantiated complaints, reflecting its early track record under its current operation.

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Overview of Arbor Glen at Arbor Trace

Situated in Naples, Florida, Arbor Glen at Arbor Trace is a 32-bed assisted living home operated by Arbor Pointe Management, LLC, under Colleen Mulready’s administration. It sits in a car-dependent neighborhood that’s graded 7 out of 100 for walkability. This implies visitors and residents need a vehicle for lots of errands and activities in the surrounding area.

The home offers 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on-site to support residents with daily activities. Beyond personal care, Arbor Glen provides rehabilitation services and respite care choices, making it a grounded choice for those recuperating from illness or hospitalization and families seeking temporary relief care for their loved ones. Daily life here includes structured activities like chair exercises, trivia games, bingo, and afternoon movies, all designed to keep residents engaged and socially active. Dining at Arbor Glen features various meal options served in the Colonnade Room, allowing residents and families to enjoy meals together.

Recent state inspections have had no deficiencies or complaints, indicating that the home follows appropriate operational standards.

For families contemplating the facility, touring is the best way to see its setting, meet staff, and learn more about its daily ambiance and care approach.

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Overview of Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC

Located on Alexandria Boulevard in a car-dependent area, Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC is a 38-bed residential community in Oviedo, Florida. Administrated by Chrystelle Etienne, the community welcomes residents through Insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits, which covers many payment choices for families.

Licensed nurses on staff and 24-hour care staffing support daily care, ensuring 24/7 attention to residents’ needs. The community prioritizes three restaurant-style meals daily, served in the dining hall or in residents’ own rooms according to preference. An on-site wellness and social director develops a calendar of activities and events designed to keep residents engaged, mentally stimulated, and socially connected with the community. Beyond meals and care, residents benefit from housekeeping and laundry services that lessen daily burdens. The facility offers salon and barber services on-site, Wi-Fi access throughout the building, outdoor patios for fresh air and time outdoors, and a TV lounge with fireplace seating for tranquil relaxation or gathering.

Over recent years, state inspections have identified compliance matters surrounding resident supervision, infection control practices, staffing documentation, and physical plant upkeep. These are zones where families may inquire how active training and maintenance protocols are handled to ensure resident safety and facility standards.

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Overview of Angels Senior Living at New Tampa LLC

A 100-bed assisted living community on the northeast side of Tampa is Angels Senior Living at New Tampa LLC. It’s set in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. Operated by Angels Senior Living At New Tampa, LLC and administrated by Yvette M, the community has been serving seniors for 11 years. It takes insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving families numerous pathways to fund care.

Angels Senior Living at New Tampa LLC offers respite care, its core assisted living services, and access to home health and private duty support for residents needing more care. Therapy solutions are available on-site, supporting residents who require rehabilitation or ongoing therapeutic services. Such services reflect the community’s focus on providing immediate care and pathways for residents to maintain health and independence. With a Walk Score of 89, the community sits in a location that makes it easy for family members to visit and for residents to enjoy the surrounding neighborhood. The highly walkable area supports aging in place with accessible errands and services nearby.

Staffing standards, medication management, and staff training have been the primary focus of state inspections. The community has been responsive to these recurring themes, and the latest complaint investigation on file found no deficiencies. This pattern denotes the facility has been working to address and maintain consistent practices in these key zones.

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Overview of Americare Assisted Living, INC

Operated by Americare Assisted Living, INC., Americare Assisted Living, INC is a 48-bed assisted living community on Day Road in Deltona, Florida. It takes insurance, HMO coverage, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs benefits, and workers’ compensation, which provides families with multiple ways to cover care costs.

The community offers rehabilitation services, with a doctor on staff and nursing services available. 24/7 staffing means residents have support at all hours, whether for scheduled care needs or unexpected situations. Daily support includes housekeeping and laundry services, which many residents and families appreciate in an assisted living setting where some tasks are community-handled. Dining is a structured part of the day, with all meals and snacks provided by the community. The recreation program is dynamic and active, featuring planned outings and live entertainment weekly, which helps keep residents socially engaged. The community also maintains a library and salon, offering quiet spaces for reading and personal grooming services without needing to go outside the facility. The Deltona location scores 42 on the Walk Score scale. This means a few nearby services may be walkable, though most trips require transportation. This residential setting can suit families who value a quieter neighborhood environment over a highly walkable urban area.

Conducted regularly for 13 years: community state inspections. More recent inspections have found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections cited concerns in resident care, medication management, resident rights, physical plant safety, and staffing standards. Yet, no immediate jeopardy or harm-level violations were reported.

The residential setting can fit families valuing a calmer neighborhood atmosphere over a highly walkable urban area. Families touring Americare Assisted Living, INC can interrogate how these areas have been handled and enhanced over time.

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Overview of Amelia Springs Assisted Living

A 40-bed assisted living community in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is Amelia Springs Assisted Living, operated by Florida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 75), where most errands and daily needs can be done on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family to explore the surrounding area.

The home delivers respite care and day services, accommodating residents needing temporary care support or daytime programming. With respite and day services plus residential care, the facility serves families in transition and those wanting flexible care choices at specific times.

Facility inspections have centered on training and preparedness standards, areas the community is still developing. The latest inspection found no deficiencies reported, mirroring the home’s ongoing attention to care quality and oversight.

For families exploring Amelia Springs, a facility tour will help you get an idea of the community’s everyday environment and the specific care and services present.

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Overview of Ambiance at Maitland

Administered by Tracy Howell, Ambiance at Maitland is a residential community in Maitland, Florida, operated by Wymore Al Operator, LLC. The community at 740 North Wymore Road is set in a car-dependent area where most errands will require driving, though the immediate surroundings offer a quiet residential setting. Priced at $3,550 monthly, the community has 116 beds.

The home’s dining, prepared in-house daily, centers on comfort food with fine dining flair. This method upholds familiarity and care, allowing residents to enjoy meals that feel personal and thoughtful. Ambiance at Maitland supports everyday life with multiple courtyards, scenic walking paths, and themed social rooms tailored to promote activity and connection. The building includes wide hallways, a visitor reception area for family, and advanced technology throughout.

State inspections have proven that Ambiance at Maitland has tackled earlier concerns around resident care oversight and compliance documentation. Now operating in full compliance, it has no current deficiencies or substantiated complaints on file.

For families thinking of choosing Ambiance at Maitland, touring the community, its courtyards, and social spaces can give a good sense of the daily environment and how the amenities bolster resident engagement and comfort.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Florida

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 1053 assisted living facilities in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Florida?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florida, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Florida?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.