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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: 42/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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.
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.
Brookdale Stuart
AL
Stuart
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 88
Rank #734 / 1,058
Yes
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 42
Rank #667 / 1,427
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc23
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$3,125Wendy K SmithSuiteA+
The Waterford at Creekside
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pensacola (North Central Pensacola)
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 88
Rank #469 / 1,058
No
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 42
Rank #485 / 1,427
Csl Creekside Fl LLC71
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #489 / 906
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 33
Rank #823 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$5,150Tracey AittamaPrivate RoomsA+
Seasons Belleair Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Clearwater
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 88
Rank #537 / 1,058
No
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 42
Rank #351 / 1,427
Delta Healthcare LLC27
52%
Facility 52%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #367 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$500Erin BargarPrivate, Semi-Private Studio / 1 Bed Suite-
Vista Lake Senior Living Center
AL
MC
Leesburg
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 42
Rank #933 / 1,427
Vista Lake Alf LLC27
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$2,250Latisha HuttoStudio / 1 Bed-
Lake Morton Plaza
AL
IL
Lakeland
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 88
Rank #231 / 1,058
Yes
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 42
Rank #95 / 1,427
Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC42
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$13,127Debra M. Mathewson1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Opal on Hermitage
AL
ADC
MC
Tallahassee
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 88
Rank #602 / 1,058
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC37
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #158 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$2,625Taquandra GreenStudio / 1 Bed-
Silver Treasures at Lane
AL
S Jacksonville (Southwest)
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 88
Rank #841 / 1,058
No
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 42
Rank #684 / 1,427
Good Shepherd Retirement LLC9
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #603 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$500Caren Capuyan1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Windsor at Ocala
AL
MC
Ocala
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 88
Rank #507 / 1,058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
18Th Avenue Alf LLC29
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #308 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$7,500Kristen K Montgomery1 Bed-
The Canopy at Harper Lake
AL
Lake City
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 88
Rank #565 / 1,058
No
67
Facility 67
FL AVG 42
Rank #250 / 1,427
1031Cf Lake City Mt LLC20
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #158 / 906
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Amber Cordero-A
Elia‘s Home Care, Inc.
AL
IL
MC
NH
Coral Gables (Flagami)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 42
Rank #114 / 1,427
Elia's Home Care, Inc9
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 906
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit-Alejandra RojasStudio-

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Overview of Brookdale Stuart

Located in Stuart, Florida, Brookdale Stuart is among the premier assisted living communities in the area. The community emphasizes providing an engaging retirement lifestyle by removing stress, chores, and health worries and adding options, activities, and free time. Residents at Brookdale Stuart can enjoy a fulfilled life surrounded by interesting people in a vacation setting with the comforts of home. The intimate, single-story residence at Brookdale Stuart was designed and built to provide comfort, beauty, and privacy in a charming, home-like setting. The community offers many opportunities for residents to engage in individual interests and passions with purpose and meaning.

Residents can participate in a variety of activities, including morning fitness classes, weekly card games, walking clubs, and excursions to Stuart’s charming attractions and coastal scenery. Each activity is an opportunity for residents to socialize and connect with different friend groups. Brookdale Stuart believes that dining well is part of living well. Residents can enjoy delicious and healthy meals served restaurant-style in the elegant, well-appointed dining room. The community can accommodate special dietary requests, and the menus may include residents’ requests, suggestions, and even family recipes.

Contact Brookdale Stuart

The Waterford at Creekside

9015 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
Overview of The Waterford at Creekside

Burrowed in the scenic neighborhood of Pensacola, FL, the Waterfront at Creekside is a welcoming senior living community that offers memory care services. Here, residents select from spacious and well-appointed accommodations tailored to their needs and preferences. With an expert and empathetic team, residents can receive a person-centered care plan to ensure the utmost care and support they deserve. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions undergo a specialized program called Magnolia Trails catering to their immediate needs.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: 24-hour awake team with a doctor on call, full medication management and incontinence care, and home care and hospice care available on-site. Boost health and wellness by joining light therapy and exercise classes. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories together. With the Waterfront at Creekside, seniors are guaranteed a worry-free living experience.

Contact The Waterford at Creekside

Overview of Seasons Belleair Memory Care

Cherish every moment of your golden years with Seasons Belleair Memory Care, a distinguished community located in the beautiful setting of Clearwater, FL, specializing in memory care. For those with memory-related needs, the community provides personalized care and support around the clock to enhance their cognition. Residents feel a sense of belonging in the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

The community also utilizes music and pet therapy to enhance residents’ living experiences. Stimulating activities and engaging programs are also conducted for residents’ happiness and wellness. Fostering comfort and meeting dietary needs, delightful dining options are served for the finest dining experience. Amenities include a spa room, a library, scenic gardens, and serene outdoor courtyards, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

Contact Seasons Belleair Memory Care

Overview of Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Operated by Vista Lake Alf LLC under the leadership of administrator Latisha Hutto, Vista Lake Senior Living Center is a 60-bed assisted living community on South Lake Street in Leesburg, Florida. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29, so most errands and visits require a car. However, a few nearby services are within walking distance. The location may appeal to residents and families who prefer a quieter residential setting.

Inspections by the Florida Department of Health have monitored the community’s performance for more than a decade. Recent inspection reports show improvements in medication management, an area that has received continued attention over the years. Families touring the community should ask how medications are managed and how staffing supports residents each day.

Public information about the community’s amenities, dining, daily activities, and available services is limited. An in-person visit is the best way to explore the community, learn about its programs, and decide whether it is the right fit for a loved one.

Contact Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Overview of Lake Morton Plaza

Located in Polk County, South Lakeland, FL, Lake Morton Plaza is an award-winning senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Residents here are welcomed into spacious and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community offers a complete range of assisted living services tailored to accommodate each resident’s individual needs. They work closely with community partners to make sure residents are provided all the necessary services they may need.

Committed to creating an environment that fosters a happy and healthy lifestyle, the community provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, exploration, and relaxation. Residents enjoy a full activities and life enrichment program which promotes growth physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. Chef-prepared meals are also offered to ensure residents always eat healthy and have the energy for a vibrant retirement lifestyle.

Contact Lake Morton Plaza

Overview of The Opal on Hermitage

Set in the quiet community of Tallahassee, FL, The Opal on Hermitage (Formerly Brookdale Hermitage Boulevard) is a prominent senior living community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can choose from a variety of luxurious accommodations depending on their preferences. With its skilled and compassionate team, this community assures 24-hour utmost care and support for its residents.

Committed to its mantra “Enjoy Every Moment”, residents can access a wide range of fantastic amenities and services including personalized care to meet individual needs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, on-site physician, and specialty providers, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and mobile lab and diagnostic services. Enjoy its delectable and healthy meals and snacks and have fun with interactive activities and joyful moments. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Opal on Hermitage.

Contact The Opal on Hermitage

Silver Treasures at Lane

1769 Lane Ave S, Jacksonville, FL 32210
Overview of Silver Treasures at Lane

Contact Silver Treasures at Lane

Overview of The Windsor at Ocala

A proud member of the Legend Senior Living Group, The Windsor is an upscale residential assisted living and memory care support community located in Ocala, strategically located by neighboring town centers and medical centers. The Windsor at Ortega strives to provide a luxurious community by offering a modern approach to senior living accessible to world-class healthcare. The assisted living home seeks to change the meaning of aging for all its residents by encouraging them to live life on their terms and choose their preferred lifestyle.

A few all-inclusive amenities include an emergency call system in each room; supervision and assistance with day-to-day activities; coordination of medical appointments and others; and daily housekeeping and linen service– among others. These all-inclusive amenities are centered on providing an active lifestyle for the residents.

Contact The Windsor at Ocala

Overview of The Canopy at Harper Lake
The Canopy at Harper Lake offers luxury independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lake City, Florida. The community is designed for comfort, safety, and a fulfilling lifestyle. Residents enjoy personalized care and a vibrant social calendar.

Contact The Canopy at Harper Lake

Elia‘s Home Care, Inc.

5600 Southwest 7Th Street, Coral Gables, FL 33134
Overview of Elia‘s Home Care

Elia’s Home Care, Inc. has proudly served the Coral Gables community for 14 years, making it an exceptional discovery for seniors seeking a happy and fulfilling living experience. Unlike merely providing the essentials, Elia’s Home Care goes above and beyond to ensure that every day is cherished by its residents. The facility boasts impeccable cleanliness, delectable food options, and a team of dedicated professionals who maintain the facility’s high standards. The spacious and homelike environment creates a refreshing atmosphere.

In addition to offering assisted living services, the facility takes pride in its cutting-edge approach to memory care. Working closely with social and support services, they provide various payment options to assist families in covering costs through payment plans or referrals to relevant agencies. The well-trained staff at Elia’s Home Care ensures top-level care for all residents, including mobility assistance for those who require it. Living at Elia’s Home Care is like a breath of fresh air, where seniors can thrive in a supportive and enriching community.

 

The staff at Elia’s are bilingual and speak both Spanish and English.

Contact Elia‘s Home Care, Inc.

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 1047 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.