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

Compare Assisted Living around Florida

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.

The Palace Royale at Kendall
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1058
Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #503 / 1487
Kendall Healthcare Properties
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
28
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #172 / 907
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #391 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1058
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 40
Rank #1344 / 1487
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 #274 / 907
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #223 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit$1,750Brittany Matus-RayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Lakeside Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1225 / 1487
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 #395 / 907
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 907
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #9 / 907
For-Profit$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Aventura
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 88
Rank #855 / 1058
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #223 / 1487
Cc Aventura LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
17
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #497 / 907
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #280 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Terracina Grand
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Naples
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 88
Rank #38 / 1058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1225 / 1487
Terracina, LLC
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
Rank #641 / 876
31
41.9%
Facility 41.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #245 / 907
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #543 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1058
Yes
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 40
Rank #1429 / 1487
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
23
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #208 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #307 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Karen Myers--
The Mayflower at Winter Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winter Park
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 88
Rank #734 / 1058
No
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #1204 / 1487
Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
17
70.6%
Facility 70.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #699 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #307 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Kimberly Arunakul--
Westminster St. Augustine
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Augustine
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 88
Rank #827 / 1058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1404 / 1487
Westminster Pines, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
14
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #461 / 907
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #152 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Misty DegrossStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1058
Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1487
Wesley Manor, Inc
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
21
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #461 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #351 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
Not-For-Profit-David Berlin-C-
Addington Place at College Harbor
AL
IL
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 88
Rank #522 / 1058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1384 / 1487
Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
27
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #320 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #453 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Canterbury Tower
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 88
Rank #873 / 1058
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1487
Canterbury Towers, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #212 / 907
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #97 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Joyce Mitchell-A+
Cypress Village
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Jacksonville (Southside)
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 88
Rank #360 / 1058
Yes
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #1204 / 1487
Ccrc Opco - Cypress Village, LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
22
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #293 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #453 / 907
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #545 / 907
For-Profit$500William Rouse1 bed / 2 bed-
Westminster Baldwin Park
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Orlando (Northeast Orlando)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 88
Rank #858 / 1058
Yes
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #977 / 1487
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc-1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 907
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #7 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Laure Zulkowski1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Moorings Park Grande Lake
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1058
Yes
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1283 / 1487
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Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1058
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #1357 / 1487
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Overview of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills

Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills envisions a compassionate and supportive environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related challenges through its Evergreen Program. Driven by recognizing individuality, involving family members, and offering a warm residential setting, the community is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. The Evergreen Program provides specialized 24-hour memory care services, fostering stability and personalized care in a comforting home-like atmosphere.

Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills offers a wealth of amenities and memory care facilities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. The community ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with 24-hour nursing and care, comprehensive wellness programs, and planned social activities. Residents enjoy private studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and pet-friendly homes. From delicious and healthy dining options to daily exercise classes and scheduled transportation, Arbor Oaks provides a family-like atmosphere that encourages residents to embrace each day to the fullest.

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Overview of The Fountains of Melbourne

The Fountains is the epitome of premier senior living in Brevard County, cherished by residents for over two decades. They embrace a philosophy of living well, a culture synonymous with its identity. Every aspect of community life is permeated by The Art of Living Well®, where wellness is not merely a component but a cornerstone that influences the development of relationships, the services and programs offered, and the dining experiences. This holistic approach extends to the opportunities for lifelong learning and volunteer engagement, enriching the lives of residents.

The Fountains caters to various lifestyles with three unique 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment-style homes, each thoughtfully designed to meet individual needs and preferences. These floor plans boast screened patios that provide captivating views of the picturesque Florida landscape, delivering a resort-style ambiance that takes one’s breath away. At The Fountains, residents relish flexible scheduling across all amenities, ensuring a tailored and vibrant lifestyle. The dining experience at The Fountains is a delightful adventure, with residents savoring all-day dining and the flexibility to choose from several options and over 30 entrée selections daily in the formal dining room.

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Overview of Brookdale Canopy Oaks

Located in Ocala, Florida, Brookdale Canopy Oaks offers a personalized senior living experience with assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a warm and welcoming environment. The community focuses on a holistic approach to wellness with a relaxed lifestyle, providing a helping hand with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility. For memory care residents, Brookdale Canopy Oaks provides a stable and predictable environment where they can thrive. The community offers two care levels on campus, allowing residents to remain on the same campus even if their needs change over time. Staff are available 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency, providing peace of mind for residents and their families.

Brookdale Canopy Oaks offers a variety of activities designed for different abilities and interests, including bingo, horseshoes, and Rummikub. Memory care residents have an engaging calendar with options like art classes, hand massages, and movie nights. The community serves meals restaurant-style, with a menu of tasty and nutritious meals prepared by the culinary team. For memory care residents, dementia-friendly menus with familiar and easy-to-manage selections are available, along with small dining rooms with consistent pre-selected seating.

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Overview of Brookdale Bonita Springs

At Brookdale Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida, the community exudes a sense of luxury and comfort from the moment you step into the marble-floored foyer, with a grand piano in the corner and floor-to-ceiling windows. This senior living community offers a vacation-style lifestyle with restaurant-style dining and amenities, while also taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. Brookdale Bonita Springs is located just minutes away from the sugar sand beaches of southwest Florida, providing residents with easy access to the beautiful coastal setting.

The community’s staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to any emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. The community offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living allows residents to trade housework for a new chapter in life, with access to fitness and wellness classes, social gatherings, and maintenance-free living. Assisted living provides residents with a helping hand from the community’s care associates, including assistance with personal grooming, medication management, and access to fun social activities.

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Overview of Bridgewater Park Assisted Living

Delivering the highest standard of care for individuals aged 55 and above, Bridgewater Park is a prominent continuum of care community in South West 81st Court, Ocala, FL, that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation. Spend your retirement surrounded by beautifully crafted and spacious residences that optimize comfort and safety. Focusing on seniors’ well-being, the community strives to deliver the right care and support that cater to their every need and preference.

Enrich your retirement with fun learning programs and engaging activities to gain meaningful experiences. Have the finest dining experience with well-balanced dining options that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Bridgewater Park Assisted Living is great for seniors who want to live their golden years without worries with its wide array of care options that ensure comfort and peace of mind.

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Gulf Coast Village

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Overview of Gulf Coast Village

Find the care you need at Gulf Coast Village, an exceptional continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with biweekly housekeeping and concierge services. All utilities, except telephone, are also included in the monthly rent, easing financial burdens.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and well-balanced chef-prepared dining options are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a library, an art gallery, a big screen theater, a chapel, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a community center, ensuring residents’ recreation and wellness.

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New Journeys Residential Home Care

6205 Velda Dairy Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32309
Overview of New Journeys Residential Home Care

With a capacity of six beds, New Journeys Residential Home Care is an assisted living community in Tallahassee, Florida, that offers rehabilitation services and respite care. Operated by New Journeys Residential Home Care LLC and administered by Teresa Denise Whitehead-Carter, this single-story community is best for older adults recovering from illness or injury or those requiring temporary support.

Personalized assistance with activities of daily living is provided, as well as meal preparation, housekeeping, and 24-hour care from licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. This hands-on approach promotes continuity of care and allows staff to respond immediately to residents’ needs at any time.

Although the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, the location offers convenient access for families in the Tallahassee area. The community also accepts insurance, HMO coverage, and Medicaid, providing multiple payment options for eligible residents.

State inspections have demonstrated a strong record of regulatory compliance. Over the past several years, multiple inspections identified no deficiencies, and no substantiated complaints resulted in regulatory findings.

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Overview of Sela‘s Place

Set in a vibrant neighborhood in Hollywood, Florida, Sela‘s Place is a charming senior living community, offering a peaceful environment for assisted living and senior day care. The community caters to six residents, fostering an intimate atmosphere that allows for a more focused and highly personalized care services tailored to individual needs and preferences. With a dedicated team of compassionate caregivers that provide personalized assistance with daily activities, medication management, and specialized memory care if needed, residents can rest easy knowing that they are well cared for.

Committed to helping its residents live a full, connected lifestyle, the community offers an array of daily planned events indoor and outdoor for socialization, learning new things, and leisure. Residents and the caring team bond over delicious home cooked kosher meals in the cozy dining room, fostering meaningful relationships and healthy eating habits. Here, residents are sure to enjoy a simple yet enriching retirement life.

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Overview of Faithful Friends Love and Care

Settled in the harmonious residential grounds of 49th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, Faithful Friends Love and Care is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living. With seniors’ comfort and safety in mind, the community provides cozy and sophisticated residences. Let go of your woes with a reliable and highly trained team helping with your daily activities around the clock for your convenience.

Mingle with friends and have a relaxing time in the lively and friendly environment of Faithful Friends Love and Care. The community goes above and beyond to keep seniors happy and moving with fun activities and enjoyable programs. Faithful Friends Love and Care is ideal for seniors who want to make the most out of their best years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Garden Hills Center

Peacefully nestled near recreation sites and convenient local amenities in Miami, FL, Garden Hills Center., 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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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 1049 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.