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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).

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Palm City
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 89
Rank #843 / 1074
No
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 40
Rank #1301 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Moorings Park Grande Lake
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 89
Rank #406 / 1074
Yes
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1282 / 1486
---------2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 BedA+
The Palace Royale at Kendall
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 89
Rank #1 / 1074
No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #503 / 1486
Kendall Healthcare Properties
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
28
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 919
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #401 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
No
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 40
Rank #1343 / 1486
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
18
44.4%
Facility 44.4%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #282 / 919
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #232 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit$1,750Brittany Matus-RayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Aventura
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 89
Rank #872 / 1074
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #223 / 1486
Cc Aventura LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
17
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #506 / 919
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Vi at Lakeside Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
15
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #403 / 919
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #151 / 919
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #18 / 919
For-Profit$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Westminster St. Augustine
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Augustine
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 89
Rank #843 / 1074
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
Westminster Pines, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
14
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #470 / 919
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #161 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Misty DegrossStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
The Fountains of Melbourne
AL
NH
IL
Melbourne
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #992 / 1486
Krc Melbourne, Limited Partnership
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
Rank #657 / 876
35
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #576 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$8,300Danielle Marie Broderick1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Terracina Grand
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
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+
Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 89
Rank #406 / 1074
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #1356 / 1486
----------A+
Stratford Court of Boca Pointe
AL
NH
IL
MC
Boca Raton (Boca Del Mar)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
Yes
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 40
Rank #864 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Westminster Baldwin Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Orlando (Northeast Orlando)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 89
Rank #875 / 1074
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #976 / 1486
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc-1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 919
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #16 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Laure Zulkowski1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Brookdale St. Augustine
AL
NH
MC
St. Augustine (St. Augustine Shores)
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 89
Rank #349 / 1074
No
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #590 / 1486
Summerville At St Augustine LLC
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 83
Rank #589 / 876
33
27.3%
Facility 27.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #126 / 919
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$7,550Theodore BoltStudio / 1 Bed-
Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sarasota (John Ringling)
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 89
Rank #740 / 1074
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 40
Rank #850 / 1486
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Meridian At Westwood
AL
NH
IL
MC
RC
Fort Walton Beach
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 89
Rank #135 / 1074
No
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 40
Rank #850 / 1486
Pacifica Walton Beach LLC
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
28
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #341 / 919
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #414 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$5,500Janet MashburnStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
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Overview of Vitality Spring Resort Alf LLC

Continue living the lifestyle you deserve with Vitality Spring Resort Alf LLC, an inviting senior living community in Port Saint Lucie, FL, offering exceptional assisted living services. Residents here flourish with a round the clock care team consisting of nurses, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides who are highly experienced in caring for the elderly. An extensive array of services, including personal care, respite care, and limited nursing and mental health services are offered to ensure residents are well-cared for.

Residents here enjoy endless possibilities for recreation with a vibrant array of activities and programs designed to provide everyone something to enjoy. Various conveniences, including housekeeping are offered to free residents from the common hassles of daily living. Delicious meals and refreshing snacks are also available to ensure residents enjoy a delightful dining experience.

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Overview of Bright Morning Star Alf

Live your life to the fullest with the astounding senior living community of Bright Morning Star Alf located in the serene neighborhood of West 7th Street, Chuluota, FL, offering assisted living and home care. The community also features 24-hour nursing care and manages medication to ensure seniors receive the utmost care and support they deserve. A team of competent and highly trained professionals assists with daily living activities for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

Have fun and create unforgettable moments through engaging activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. Bright Morning Star Alf strives to create a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Pondella Residential Care LLC

Set in the calm neighborhood of North East 6th Street, Cape Coral, FL is the idyllic senior living community of Pondella Residential Care LLC offering assisted living and memory care. The community promotes a nourishing and friendly environment to ensure seniors thrive and live to their potential. With a kind and reliable team tending to seniors’ needs and aspirations, Pondella Residential Care LLC strives to enhance seniors’ quality of life.

With more than a decade of serving seniors, the community continuously adapts to residents’ ever-changing needs. To ensure seniors receive the finest care and assistance that they deserve, the community carefully devises a care plan that best matches their preferred lifestyle. Pondella Residential Care LLC doubles its efforts to provide an accessible senior living experience for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years without worries.

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Overview of The Pointe at Pompano Beach

A charming community providing independent living and assisted living for seniors in Pompano Beach, Five Star Premier Residences prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the city; its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

As a Five Star Senior Living community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets in private independent living and assisted living apartments, an elegant dining room, common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include various activities, cultural events, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Garden Hills Center, INC

Peacefully nestled near recreation sites and convenient local amenities in Miami, FL, Garden Hills Center, INC., is a trusted community that offers assisted living. Featuring six cozy and purposely furnished accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can rest their worries and live to their potential. A kind and highly trained team also helps residents with their daily living activities and household chores 24/7, ensuring a worry-free retirement.

With its intimate and cheerful setting, residents are encouraged to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years with the community’s dedicated care and purposely designed amenities.

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Ingleside ALF Home, LLC

1433 Ingleside Avenue, 1909 Perry Street, Jacksonville, FL 32205
Overview of Ingleside Alf Home, LLC

Ingleside Alf Home LLC in Jacksonville, FL, is an assisted living community that offers assistance with daily living activities. Featuring private and semi-private rooms in a home-like setting, the community ensures older adults have a comfortable stay. Housekeeping, freshly-prepared meals, and recreational activities are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. With a well-experienced care team, residents receive the utmost attention and care to maintain their independence.

Games, fitness exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore interests and create meaningful moments. With a lush garden and cozy communal areas, residents can freely interact with their surroundings and relax. Residents also have quick access to necessities and leisure amenities, including St. Vincent’s Medical Center, the St. Johns River, parks, restaurants, and public transportation. This assisted living community is committed to helping older adults live comfortably in retirement, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Grand Living at Tamaya

Situated in Duval County, Jacksonville, FL, Grand Living at Tamaya is an excellent senior living community that offers independent, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides a team of highly-skilled caregivers that provide residents with compassionate care and services, including help with daily living activities and medication management. With RN oversight and consistent collaboration with residents’ physicians, the dedicated team of professionals is equipped to keep residents thriving.

There’s so much to enjoy with a broad range of amenities that provides inviting spaces for a wide array of activities. Here, residents enjoy a Grand Spa and Fitness Center, featuring a fully-equipped fitness studio, a full-time Director of Fitness, a full-service salon, massage rooms, offices for visiting medical professionals, and a refreshing pool for leisure and exercise. Residents are also provided with exquisite dining experience–from the Bistro to Casual Dining, and Fine Dining to room service, or in their own kitchen, they are able to enjoy savory dishes however, wherever they want.

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Overview of Discovery Village at Deerwood

Discovery Village at Deerwood is a senior living community nestled in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida. This vibrant community offers a range of care options, including assisted living and SHINE® memory care, catering to the needs of retired individuals seeking an active lifestyle. Residents enjoy a lively social calendar filled with events that foster connections within the community.

At Discovery Village at Deerwood, residents thrive in a warm and engaging environment where their quality of life is paramount. The dedicated team comprises experienced professionals who bring diverse expertise and unwavering passion to their roles. From exceptional dining and entertainment options to top-notch concierge services and chauffeured transportation, this community ensures an exceptional senior living experience.

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Overview of The Manor at Lake Morton

The Manor at Lake Morton is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living services. Their accommodation ranges from studio, and one bedroom suite, some featuring a kitchenette, and all equipped with walk-in showers, living area, emergency cords, and grab bars. They also encourage residents to bring furniture and other personal items to make their units more comfortable and familiar for them. As part of their assisted living program, residents are provided assistance with daily living activities, and scheduling with their physicians.

The Manor at Lake Morton ensures that residents receive proper nutrition and fulfilled taste buds, providing restaurant quality meals and dining assistance if needed. This senior living community also has a wide network of local physicians with specializations in dermatology, podiatry, and psychiatry. To ensure that the residents live their best life in The Manor at Lake Morton, housekeeping and linen services are also provided, so that they can spend their precious time and energy in activities they enjoy; from planned activities in the community, to hobbies they hold dear.

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Grand Living at West Palm Beach

445 Datura St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Overview of Grand Living at West Palm Beach

Grand Living at West Palm Beach is a luxurious retirement community in West Palm Beach, FL, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, older adults live their retirement like a vacation, especially with its resort-style setting. Housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, and concierge services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides high-quality care tailored to their needs and habits.

Live performances, lectures, and plenty of recreational activities provide residents with more opportunities to stay active and have fun. With beautiful outdoor spaces, a fitness center, and a spa, residents can move around and interact with friends comfortably. Surrounded by restaurants, leisure sites, and public transportation in the lively West Palm Beach neighborhood, the community is easily accessible. As a top-notch option for senior living in Florida, this retirement community helps older adults age comfortably in their later years.

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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.