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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. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
American House St. Petersburg
AL
IL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 42
Rank #139 / 1,427
Hsre-Ahr St. Petersburg Trs, LLC25
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #308 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Eugene Edwin ValentineStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Starling at San Jose
AL
MC
RC
Jacksonville (Craven)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 42
Rank #504 / 1,427
Jax Sj Sh Opco LLC18
28%
Facility 28%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #115 / 906
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #233 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$500Shelly Jones-C-
The Bridge at Ocala
AL
NH
SNF
Ocala
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 88
Rank #494 / 1,058
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc16
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #186 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Lori GomillionStudio / 1 BedA+
Lexington Place
AL
IL
MC
New Smyrna Beach
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 88
Rank #339 / 1,058
Yes
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 42
Rank #323 / 1,427
Concordis Alf Nsb, LLC12
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #136 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$5,544Sean BooneStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
RC
Ormond Beach
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,224 / 1,427
Paradise Pointe Of Ormond Beach LLC6
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #144 / 906
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #50 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit$500Michelle HannerSuite-
The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch
AL
MC
Lakewood Ranch
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 88
Rank #550 / 1,058
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,427
Natures Way Alf, LLC24
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #144 / 906
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Robert Jennings1 Bed-
Trinity Springs
AL
MC
Oxford
235
Facility 235
FL AVG 88
Rank #20 / 1,058
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 42
Rank #684 / 1,427
Elim Senior Housing, Inc11
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #106 / 906
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
Non-Profit-Rhonda Livak-A
The Palace Royale at Kendall
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1,058
Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 42
Rank #504 / 1,427
Kendall Healthcare Properties28
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #389 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
Calusa Harbour
AL
IL
Fort Myers
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 88
Rank #81 / 1,058
Yes
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 42
Rank #524 / 1,427
Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc34
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #186 / 906
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #600 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Morgan LeopardStudio / 1 BedA+
Homestead Village of Pensacola
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pensacola (Northwest Pensacola)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 88
Rank #56 / 1,058
Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 42
Rank #915 / 1,427
Twin Eglin Operator LLC42
21%
Facility 21%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #83 / 906
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$25,000Samantha Barnes1 bed / 2 bedF

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American House St. Petersburg

1101 66Th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
Overview of American House St. Petersburg

With a warm and welcoming atmosphere, American House is considered to be one of the finest senior living in St. Petersburg. Its vibrant and collected design touches are designed to combat stress and any negative energy for seniors to maximize the comfort and security that the facility has to offer. Just a few minutes away from shopping districts, and enjoying the extensive coastal views of the Treasure Island, residents will surely enjoy living in a community that has convenience and tranquility at the crossroads. 

The all-inclusive amenities such as the restaurant-style dining serving chef-prepared meals; game room with billiard table; on-site spa, salon, and barbershop; and a library– among many others. The accommodating services include the weekly housekeeping and laundry services; personal and scheduled transportation; and a calendar of events. American House offers these amenities and services for independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. American House is definitely a sanctuary where residents can spruce up mundane moments into a delightful experience.  

 

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Overview of Starling at San Jose

A 100-bed assisted living community in Jacksonville’s Craven neighborhood is Starling at San Jose. The home on San Jose Boulevard operates three care tracks in one place: assisted living for seniors needing help with daily activities, memory care for those with cognitive decline, and respite care for short-term occupants in transition. All 100 units are private, giving residents their own space instead of shared rooms.

The area offers moderate walkability. Its Walk Score of 51 means some errands are walkable, though most outings require a car. The bilingual staff speaks English and Spanish, an asset for families communicating in Spanish who need to discuss care decisions and daily routines in their native language. Daily life includes an array of activities: arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, games and cards, gardening, music programs, shopping trips, social events and outings, and theater or movie nights. The programming spans different personalities, from serene, reflective pursuits to active social engagement, so occupants can select what fits their interests and energy level. Jax Sj Sh Opco legally operates Starling at San Jose, which is administered by Shelly Jones.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s state inspections have found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints in recent surveys. Earlier inspections assessed the home’s approach to emergency management and staffing protocols.

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Overview of The Bridge at Ocala

The Bridge at Ocala has gained recognition for its praised service and consumer satisfaction.  Assisted living residents are encouraged to find independence amid the quality service they receive. The luxury assisted living community strives to accommodate diverse individuals who can meet all their needs. The Bridge is a person-centered community that guarantees residents can live life on their terms as independently as possible.

As a proud member of Century Park Associates, The Bridge provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Seniors can find a list of possibilities that interest them, including the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more.

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Lexington Place

301 S Myrtle Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Overview of Lexington Place

Lexington Place provides exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life in New Myrna Beach. This community practices compassion and kindness for all residents that walk through its doors– ready to attend to any holistic needs in a cozy and home-like atmosphere. Management and staff are committed to ensuring residents maintain their independence and individuality in a nurturing environment. Lexington Place ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, making it a priority that residents genuinely enjoy their experience.

This resort-style community boasts its quintessential services that make the lives of each resident stress-free. Enabling seniors to pursue and continue to live a fulfilling lifestyle every day. Offering flexibility for seniors, community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Paradise Pointe Assisted Living & Memory Care

A luxury resort-style community, Paradise Pointe offers assisted living and memory care support in Ormond Beach. Residents receive the highest level of care in an environment that cultivates growth and independence supported by compassionate care.  The newly opened expansive community is big enough to offer individuals the opportunity to achieve goals and discover new interests. As its name suggests, seniors can retire in paradise surroundings inspired by a five-star resort.

The lifestyle at Paradise Pointe resort-style living allows residents to focus on themselves while receiving compassionate support and care in a luxury setting. Accommodations include premium services and amenities–stimulating activities, recreational programs, scheduled outings, entertainment programs, specialized memory care therapy programs, gourmet-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and ADLs.

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Overview of The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch

Indulge in the beautiful setting of The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch, situated in Natures Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL, providing assisted living. The community features a variety of purposely crafted and sophisticated accommodations, promising the utmost relaxation and safety. Let go of your woes about maintenance and housekeeping with compassionate and highly trained professionals lending support around the clock to ensure seniors enjoy their autonomy as much as they can.

Rekindle passions and discover new interests with a lot of fun things to do and events to participate in. Focusing on residents’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves delightful and healthy meals. The Windsor of Lakewood Ranch is a great place to spend their golden years freely with its stunning amenities and inviting community.

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Overview of Trinity Springs

Trinity Springs is a 235-bed nonprofit assisted living and memory care facility located in Oxford, Florida, and operated by Elim Senior Housing, Inc. The large-scale campus offers multiple floor plans and coordinates standard personal care, post-acute physical rehabilitation tracks, short-term respite options, and dedicated dementia support. Holding an A- rating from the Better Business Bureau, the property sits in a partially walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 42.

Oversight files preserved by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration track a strong regulatory history, noting only nine total deficiencies during ten separate evaluation cycles since February 2019. This baseline equates to a yearly average of 0.2 citations, which sits 96% lower than the broader Florida state average. State field examiners during a May 20, 2025, routine review recorded a citations-per-inspection rate of zero, continuing a pattern where overall infractions remain 35 percentage points below state benchmarks.

Past minor clerical themes focused on background screening clearinghouse paperwork, which internal teams cleared through standard corrective updates. Public registries reflect an operational status free of administrative fines, corporate financial penalties, or state-imposed operating constraints.

Regarding its daily service framework, a bilingual care team fluent in English and Spanish delivers personal care assistance and structured memory support. The infrastructure includes a pet-friendly policy with an on-site dog park, alongside an indoor movie theater, fitness hub, salon and spa, and dedicated resident guest suites. Internal teams provide concierge services and chef-prepared dining options to complement a recreational curriculum of dancing, gardening, cooking lessons, musical programs, group games, fitness classes, and scheduled shopping outings.

Older adults who benefit from an active, non-profit campus setting can look to this large-scale layout’s documented history of compliance to simplify their placement search. The 235-capacity neighborhood serves community members navigating cognitive decline or mobility challenges who require regular professional tracking and diverse socialization outlets.

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Overview of The Palace Royale at Kendall

The Palace Royale at Kendall is part of the Palace Group, a 510-bed community in Miami’s Kendall neighborhood that spans nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The address is 11355 SW 84th Street, Miami-Dade County, and Ricardo A Martinez serves as administrator. Walk Score of 51 puts the area in the moderately walkable range.

At 510 beds running 95% full, with a 93-day average stay, this community handles both ends of the placement spectrum. Some residents are here for short-term rehabilitation before going home; others are long-term. That mix shows up in the payment data too: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Staff speak Creole, Hebrew, and Spanish, which matters in a Miami-Dade community drawing from a multilingual population.

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. RNs account for 1 hour and 13 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 34 minutes. On the services side, rehabilitative support, transportation, beauty services, housekeeping, and security systems are all confirmed. The activity list is long: arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, games, music programs, shopping trips, social events and outings, theater, movies, and yoga. An active resident council meets on a regular basis.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, and care planning and documentation.

At this scale, with multilingual staff, multi-track care, and a broad activity program, The Palace Royale at Kendall is built for families who need a large, full-service nursing and senior living community in southwest Miami with room to move between care levels without relocating.

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Overview of Calusa Harbour

Operated by SNH SE Tenant TRS, Inc. and managed by SH1 First Fort Myers FL MGMT LLC, Calusa Harbour is an assisted living and independent living community in Fort Myers, Florida. Morgan Leopard serves as the administrator. The community is about 1.5 miles from Lee Memorial Hospital and roughly 1.3 miles from downtown Fort Myers. Calusa Harbour also accepts Medicaid, giving eligible residents another option to cover the cost of care.

The high-rise community has 175 beds with studio and one-bedroom apartments. In addition to assisted living and independent living, Calusa Harbour offers outpatient care and respite care. It’s easier for residents to receive different levels of support as their needs change. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 50, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require driving.

Residents have a full calendar of activities that includes arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, games, music programs, yoga, shopping trips, movie nights, and social events. Concierge services and occasional happy hours are also part of the community’s social atmosphere. Calusa Harbour also welcomes pets, allowing residents to keep a companion animal after moving in.

Everyday services include housekeeping, transportation, and beauty services. Amenities on-site include a movie theater, fitness center, outdoor pool, chapel, beauty salon, barbershop, and restaurant-style dining.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees state inspections of the community. Inspection reports over the years have mainly focused on medication assistance, resident care documentation, and emergency management planning. There was no consistent trend toward either improvement or decline.

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Overview of Homestead Village of Pensacola

Administered by Samantha Barnes, Homestead Village of Pensacola is a 180-bed residential community on Pine Forest Road in Pensacola. Offering one- and two-bed housing options. The home operated by Twin Eglin Operator brings 34 years of service to Pensacola, Homestead Village, establishing itself as a longstanding option for seniors in the area.

The neighborhood setting’s Walk Score of 30 indicates a car-dependent area where most errands and activities require transportation. This can suit residents and families who rely on driving or have assisted transportation access.

State inspections have noted that Homestead Village of Pensacola upholds generally sound operations. It has addressed isolated issues related to physical plant safety and resident care rights, typical concerns in communities of this size and age.

An on-site tour by families considering Homestead Village of Pensacola is beneficial to learn more about specific services, amenities, and care options, plus current pricing and payment arrangements.

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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 1046 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.