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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 Aston Gardens at the Courtyards

Wake up inspired each morning with a wealth of amenities, activities, and support. Aston Gardens at the Courtyards is designed to address all the needs and wants of today’s retired seniors. Their campus in Sun City Center, Florida features three distinct communities and goes beyond being just an assisted living community. They take pride in their residents’ happiness and well-being. Whether individuals are living on their own or need additional help, the dedicated staff and elegant surroundings create a warm and welcoming environment.

Located in the heart of Sun City Center, residents have easy access to the best entertainment and medical facilities in the area. This area is an excellent place to retire, and Aston Gardens at the Courtyards is committed to ensuring that seniors have access to everything the community has to offer.

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Overview of Cathedral Care

Cathedral Care is a highly regarded nursing home in Jacksonville, FL, that offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized care. The community’s supportive and home-like environment ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour care, housekeeping services, well-balanced meals, and snacks, residents can maintain independence with ease. The community also strives to understand residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

Bowling, coffee club, musical performances, and exercises are just of the recreational activities dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness. A state-of-the-art gym and cozy communal spaces also ensure residents can rest without hassles. Jacksonville Public Library, Florida Theater, several parks, and amenities are also located nearby, providing residents with easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home is a trusted choice for senior living in Florida, especially with its exceptional standards of care.

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Royal Living at Coconut Creek

3420 N.w. 71St St, Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Overview of Royal Living at Coconut Creek

Ideally situated in the serene residential area of Coconut Creek, FL, Royal Living at Coconut Creek Inc. is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their needs, with a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7. The community also helps with residents’ personal needs and day-to-day activities to ensure a worry-free retirement.

Elevate retirement with fun activities and engaging programs tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Healthy and delicious meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Therapy services, home health services, and respite care are also offered for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those seeking top-notch care and purposely designed amenities to live their golden years comfortably.

 

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach

Overlooking the sunny coasts of Carmel Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL, Brookdale Fort Walton Beach is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living and memory care. The community features a selection of cozy studios and spacious companion suites for seniors’ comfort and safety. Committed to enhancing its residents’ quality of life, Brookdale Fort Walton Beach delivers care and assistance around the clock with a team of friendly, dedicated, and well-trained professionals. Live life to the fullest without worrying about housework and cherish every moment with the ethereal campus of Brookdale Fort Walton Beach.

The community values each resident’s individuality, providing them with care plans created to meet their unique needs and preferences. Gain new friends and forge meaningful relationships through a wide range of activities conducted. Residents enjoy conversations over delectable and healthy meals served three times a day. Brookdale Fort Walton Beach is a haven for leisure and wellness with its beautiful campus surrounded by sand beaches and clear waters, alongside fabulous amenities such as a library, a whirlpool, computers, a beauty and barbershop, a greenhouse, a fireside living room, and walking paths.

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Overview of Brookdale Rotonda

Redefining senior living experience, Brookdale Rotonda is a top-notch senior living community set in the beautiful neighborhood of Rotonda West, FL, offering assisted living. Offering several floor plans designed for comfort, beauty, and privacy, residents enjoy a serene residence that they can personalize with their treasured furniture and keepsakes. With Optimum Life, the community takes on a holistic approach to residents’ wellness, offering research-backed B-Fit fitness programs and Brain Fit programs that encourage residents to participate in projects that help them form new connections in the brain.

With full dedication to creating a vibrant environment where residents can thrive holistically, Brookdale Rotonda offers customized care plans tailored to residents’ unique needs and conducts fun social activities that reflect residents’ interests and foster meaningful connections. Residents also enjoy access to various amenities, including three restaurant-style meals daily, scheduled transportation services, personal items delivery, and beautiful common gathering areas.

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Overview of Brookdale Avondale

Brookdale Avondale is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors in Jacksonville, Florida, where residents can spend more time doing the things they love. The community provides an engaging lifestyle for those needing some additional help with daily activities while allowing them to remain as independent as possible. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just a few blocks from the St. Johns River, Brookdale Avondale offers convenient access to shopping, physician offices, banking, and restaurants. The single-story, pet-friendly building is designed to provide comfort, beauty, and privacy in a charming, home-like setting, with areas for socializing, dining, and entertaining.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Avondale offers customized service plans, personal assistance, and a supportive care team to help residents with daily living and connect them with new friends. The community’s calendar is filled with a variety of activities, including weekly bingo nights, morning fitness classes, art classes, live music, and card games, allowing residents to find interesting ways to spend their time. Residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining in the elegant dining room, with a variety of menu options to choose from at each meal. The dining program is tailored to residents’ preferences and may include their favorite recipes and special dietary needs.

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Overview of Royal Green Alf INC.

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams with the idyllic senior living community of Royal Green ALF Inc. set in the harmonious neighborhood of Southwest 4th Street, Miami, FL, focusing on assisted living. The community can accommodate up to 14 residents in its warm and inviting residences. Ensuring seniors receive the right care and support for their needs and aspirations, Royal Green ALF Inc. boasts a team of kind and specially trained professionals.

Pursue your interests through diverse engaging programs and stimulating activities. Moreover, seniors can awaken their creativity with arts and crafts classes conducted for leisure and wellness. Eat well and feel great with delicious and healthy home-cooked meals. Royal Green ALF Inc. strives to provide a haven for seniors to make the most out of their best years.

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Overview of Somerby Santa Rosa Beach

Residing in a vibrant coastal senior living community in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, the Somerby Santa Rosa Beach is an engaging community that offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Here, residents can make the most out of their time for shopping, entertainment, restaurants, beach trips, and other social activities. The community provides diverse accommodations prioritizing the needs of assisted living and memory care residents, ranging from a studio, one-bedroom and two-bedrooms suites that are perfectly pet-friendly.

Aside from its exceptional amenities and services for wellness, chef-prepared dining, and social events, the community offers a caring team of professionals, tailored short-term care for its residents, and a so-called Lilac Trace Memory Care neighborhood to ensure a wondrous senior living experience.

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Overview of Coastal Pointe Senior Living

Overlooking the scenic views of Deerfield Beach, FL, Coastal Pointe Senior Living is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living. The community offers a wide range of warm and roomy one or two-bed apartments with modern amenities like washers, dryers and dishwashers. Offering weekly housekeeping and flat linen service, home maintenance, and front desk concierge service 24/7, the community guarantees residents a worry-free lifestyle.

Committed to delivering exceptional care and vibrant lifestyle to its residents, the community offers personalized care plans and diverse holistic activities. Here, residents relish in a wealth of entertaining and convenient amenities, including a resident-run library, a pool, a beauty salon, and three five-star meals daily. With an on-site ageility gym and speech, physical and occupational therapy, residents are ensured to maintain their strength and mobility to continue living life to the fullest.

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Overview of Oakmonte Village of Davie

An esteemed community set in the peaceful residential area of Stirling Road, Cooper City, FL, Oakmonte Village of Davie offers assisted living, catered living, and memory care. The community is dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing them with top-notch care and assistance tailored to their special needs. A compassionate and highly trained team helps residents with their daily living activities to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Enriching activities and engaging events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially connected. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Spend your golden years without worries surrounded by the community’s committed care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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.