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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
St. Augustine Plantation
AL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 85
Rank #258 / 890
A-Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #673 / 1,001
St. Augustine Plantation Operator, LLC74
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #119 / 853
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #466 / 853
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #114 / 853
For-Profit$4,875Megan GriffinPrivate Rooms-
Cypress Creek Assisted Living
AL
ADC
MC
Sun City Center
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 85
Rank #131 / 890
A-Yes
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #970 / 1,001
Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence Mgmt, LLC36
3%
Facility 3%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #49 / 853
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #73 / 853
0.1
Facility 0.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #44 / 853
For-Profit$3,800Kate JohnstonPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek
AL
RC
Pensacola (Northeast Pensacola)
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 85
Rank #315 / 890
A-Yes
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 40
Rank #440 / 1,001
Csl Carpenters Creek Fl, LLC36
31%
Facility 31%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #412 / 853
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #427 / 853
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #210 / 853
For-Profit$300Tracey AittamaStudio / 1 Bed-
Beach House
AL
MC
RC
Jacksonville Beach (The Beaches)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 85
Rank #342 / 890
ANo
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 40
Rank #106 / 1,001
Auerbach IV-Arctos Property Owner LLC21
24%
Facility 24%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #240 / 853
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #255 / 853
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #210 / 853
For-Profit$500Victory Anne SloanStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Berryhill Manor Retirement Center
AL
RC
Milton
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 85
Rank #533 / 890
A-No
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 40
Rank #398 / 1,001
Rushan Corporation23
13%
Facility 13%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #89 / 853
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #73 / 853
0.1
Facility 0.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #44 / 853
For-Profit$3,500April Gilmore--
Sunshine Christian Homes Inc
AL
MC
Holiday (Buena Vista Manor)
108
Facility 108
FL AVG 85
Rank #304 / 890
A-No
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #516 / 1,001
Sunshine Christian Homes, Inc31
19%
Facility 19%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #154 / 853
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #292 / 853
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 853
Not-For-Profit$1,000Summer Wells--
Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake
AL
MC
Fort Myers
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 85
Rank #42 / 890
C+Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #268 / 1,001
Emeritus Corporation57
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #428 / 853
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #660 / 853
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #287 / 853
For-Profit$38,750Chelsea MulcahyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sun City Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Sun City Center (Arbors At Freedom Plaza)
145
Facility 145
FL AVG 85
Rank #119 / 890
B-Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #419 / 1,001
Pacifica Sun City LP48
31%
Facility 31%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #412 / 853
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 33
Rank #675 / 853
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #398 / 853
For-Profit$14,250Marco CordovezStudio / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Tequesta
AL
MC
Tequesta
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 85
Rank #590 / 890
B-Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #279 / 1,001
Als North America Inc18
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #455 / 853
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #392 / 853
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #469 / 853
For-Profit$1,875Daniela Gonzalez-AguilarSuiteA+
Volante Senior Living of Dunedin
AL
IL
MC
Dunedin (Golden Crest)
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 85
Rank #131 / 890
B-Yes
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 40
Rank #162 / 1,001
Inspired Senior Living Of Dunedin Mt, LLC62
24%
Facility 24%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #240 / 853
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #521 / 853
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 853
For-Profit$24,000Rubye L. RamosStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

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St. Augustine Plantation

2507 Old Saint Augustine Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Overview of St. Augustine Plantation

Showcasing a captivating view of a historic canopy road with majestic oak trees, St. Augustine Plantation is an inviting senior living community located in Tallahassee, FL, providing assisted living and memory support services. This community offers maintenance-free living and support in a safe and nurturing environment. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through its DayPulse approach providing important benefits including a more stable mood, better sleep, lower anxiety, and improved appetite.

Here, every day feels like a safe and sound moment for every senior seeking peace of mind. Indulge in delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new friends. At St. Augustine Plantation, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Cypress Creek Assisted Living

970 Cypress Village Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Overview of Cypress Creek Assisted Living

Cypress Creek Assisted Living offers assisted living, adult day care, and memory care in Sun City Center, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care provides care during the day rather than residential lodging, and respite care is available for a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 140 beds and opened in 1999. Private rooms accommodate one resident, while semi-private rooms are shared, giving residents a choice between having a room to themselves and living with a roommate. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet, and an on-site salon provides grooming within the community.

Enclosed courtyards, patios, and landscaped outdoor areas give residents places to spend time outside. Transportation, social activities, outings, religious services, and rehabilitation services are available, offering options for activities, outdoor time, worship, and therapy without requiring those services in a separate setting. Staff are available 24 hours a day, and a doctor is on staff.

Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted, giving eligible residents a way to use those benefits toward payment. Kate Johnston is the administrator, and Cypress Creek Assisted Living Residence Mgmt operates the community. The combination of memory care and respite care may be a good fit for a person with dementia who needs supervision or for a family whose usual caregiver needs temporary support.

Contact Cypress Creek Assisted Living

Overview of The Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek

Residing in the idyllic town of Pensacola, FL, the Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek is an enticing senior living community that provides assisted living services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations with varying floor plans including studio and one-bedroom are available for its residents. The community ensures round-the-clock care and support to provide the highest quality of service that every senior deserves.

Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community offers top-of-the-line amenities and services including 3 delectable and healthy meals daily, housekeeping and linen services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Participate in a full calendar of social activities and community events to boost social engagement and life enrichment. At Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek, seniors can enjoy a living experience worth remembering.

Contact The Waterford at Carpenter’s Creek

Beach House

1315 2Nd Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Overview of Beach House

Beach House Senior Living is a welcoming assisted living and memory care community in Jacksonville Beach, FL, that features thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom apartments. Promoting a home-like environment, the community strives to foster independence and healing for older adults. 24-hour personalized care, recreational activities, and short-term stays are also offered to ensure residents have a maintenance-free living. With its holistic approach to care, older adults are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their unique needs.

Focusing on residents’ holistic wellness, cognitive activities, physical fitness programs, and arts and crafts are available. Walking paths, a home-like dining, and parking spaces provide residents with convenience and opportunities to interact with their surroundings. Surrounded by local amenities, residents have easy access to their leisure and necessities. This senior living community in Florida is a trusted choice for retirement, as reflected in its extensive amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Berryhill Manor Retirement Center

With a 65-bed capacity, Berryhill Manor Retirement Center provides assisted living and respite care in Milton, Florida. The community also provides housekeeping and laundry services, along with assistance with daily tasks. Moreover, respite services can accommodate older adults whose primary caregivers need time away. 24-hour staffing also ensures care is accessible at all times.

The community provides a Day Stay program to provide care for older adults while their families complete their errands or work. Additionally, on-site medical visits allow some healthcare appointments to take place at the community. Weekly activities also include fitness, games, crafts, Bible studies, movie nights, and van outings. Three home-cooked meals are prepared each day by a certified dietician, and special diets are accommodated.

A Walk Score of 45 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Furthermore, transportation is available for medical visits, shopping, and local outings within 10 miles, allowing residents to reach those destinations without arranging every trip independently. Private and shared suites are also available, giving residents a choice between a single suite and a shared living arrangement.

Medicaid and Veterans Affairs Benefits are among the payment options, giving eligible residents and families those routes for covering care.

Contact Berryhill Manor Retirement Center

Overview of Sunshine Christian Homes

Sunshine Christian Homes provides assisted living and memory care in Holiday, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With both care levels available, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who wants care in a Christian environment.

Sunshine Christian Homes has 108 beds and opened in 1976. Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family use that coverage when savings may not cover a long stay. Summer Wells serves as the administrator, and Kate Brusik, RN, BSN, is the director.

The area has a Walk Score of 37 / 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. A beauty salon gives residents access to salon services on site, and transportation is available when a resident needs a ride.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake is a remarkable senior living community settling in the warm and stunning neighborhood of Lake Breeze Drive, Fort Myers, FL, providing assisted living and memory care. The community features warm and graceful floor plans ranging from suites to one-bedroom apartments. Live in every moment and experience life at its finest with Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake.

With a variety of activities and programs scheduled over the month such as crafting, golf, and many more, residents indulge in fun and relaxation. Moreover, meals are prepared based on the seniors’ dietary needs and cravings. Alongside Fort Myers’s mesmerizing sceneries and beaches, Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake provides a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an outdoor pool, a therapy room, a game room, a clinic, a coffe shop, computers, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, a theater, and walking paths.

$3,440/Month

Contact Brookdale Fort Myers Cypress Lake

Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Overview of Sun City Senior Living

Serving older adults in Sun City Center, Florida, Sun City Senior Living is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care on one campus. The two-story community has served residents for 37 years. It includes 145 units with studio and two-bedroom floor plans.

Pacifica Sun City LP operates the community, with Marco Cordovez serving as administrator and Jean St. Louis as executive director. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Housekeeping, laundry, rubbish removal, and general home maintenance are part of daily life here. The community accepts Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving eligible residents more than one way to help cover the cost of care.

Residents can join arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, music programmes, games, cards, walking clubs, weekly outings, and social events such as ice cream socials. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The outdoor areas provide space for walking and relaxing.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 44. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on staff training, background screening, and resident supervision rather than direct health and safety concerns. Families touring Sun City Senior Living can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

The home’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care allows residents to remain in familiar surroundings if their care needs change over time.

Contact Sun City Senior Living

Overview of Brookdale Tequesta

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Tequesta provides exceptional memory care living and assisted living for seniors. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors needing quality assistance. They offer options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a Brookdale Senior Living Group member, Tequesta guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere for seniors, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive assisted living amenities and services include apartments, spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, specialized memory care activities, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff that never fails to offer compassionate care.

$3,430/Month

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Overview of Volante Senior Living of Dunedin

Set in the scenic area of Dunedin, FL, Volante Senior Living of Dunedin provides an inviting and peaceful environment for assisted living and memory care. With their cozy studio, one-bedroom, and friendship suite floor plans, residents have plenty of options for choosing their ideal living spaces. A 24-hour care team is available to attend to residents’ emergencies and assist them with their daily living activities, alongside access to physical and occupational therapy to ensure they are well-equipped to maintain their well-being.

Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by their attentive team, giving residents more free time to enjoy the community activities and amenities, such as the salon, game room, movie theater, and wellness center. Dining here is also an experience to look forward to with their personalized meals that cater to specific tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also warmly welcomed to keep residents company. Here, they go above and beyond in creating a lively and nurturing environment that enriches every aspect of residents’ lives.

$4,295/Month

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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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Assisted Living in Florida at a glance

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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 1062 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.