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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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81 Oaks

7850 Hawkins Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
Overview of 81 Oaks

81 Oaks Senior Living is a new assisted living and memory care community in Sarasota, Florida, that believes every chapter of life should be lived to the fullest. The community, now open and welcoming new residents, offers a warm and vibrant environment where cherished memories are made. 81 Oaks is thoughtfully woven into an intergenerational Master Plan community that includes a K-8th grade charter school, a 3,000-member inclusive church, an auditorium, basketball court, and a park, providing a unique and engaging setting for residents.

The community’s assisted living programs revolve around residents’ goals and needs, with personalized support that encourages connecting with others, learning new things, and experiencing life in new ways. 81 Oaks’ Grove memory care neighborhood celebrates residents’ lives, focusing on their strengths and empowering them to live with purpose and joy. The community’s holistic approach to wellness and personalized care mean residents can live a life that reflects their standards, desires, and schedule. With beautifully landscaped green spaces, modern and well-appointed apartments, and a range of amenities and services, 81 Oaks provides a comfortable and convenient living experience for seniors in Sarasota.

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Overview of La Casa Assisted Living

Set in the ethereal North Grove Street, Merritt Island, FL, La Casa Assisted Living and Memory Care is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and adult day services. Seniors can rest assured of receiving the utmost care and attention for their special needs and aspirations with a team of kind and highly skilled professionals. The community fosters a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents thrive and live to their fullest.

With mind-stimulating activities and enriching programs, residents keep learning and rediscovering interests. Ideally situated near convenient amenities and stunning attractions, the community ensures seniors’ needs and desires are easily accessible. La Casa Assisted Living and Memory Care is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their independence while having a trusted community by their side.

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Hampton Manor of Merritt Island

2250 N. Courtenay Parkway, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Overview of Hampton Manor of Merritt Island

Hampton Manor of Merritt Island offers exceptional senior living in Merritt Island, Florida, providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. Our community is designed to promote independence while offering personalized care tailored to individual needs.

Residents enjoy private, apartment-style suites with modern amenities, including individually controlled heating and air conditioning, private bathrooms with showers and grab bars, and emergency call response systems. The community features beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces, comfortable common areas, and a variety of activity rooms to encourage social engagement and relaxation.

Our dedicated staff is available 24/7 to assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. We also offer weekly housekeeping, linen services, and suite maintenance to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Dining at Hampton Manor of Merritt Island includes three delicious meals daily, with menu choices and snacks available anytime. Residents can also enjoy our on-site hair and nail salon, library, sunroom, and movie theater. Regularly scheduled activities and entertainment provide opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged.

Our community is conveniently located near public transportation and offers ample parking for residents and visitors. We also provide religious services to support the spiritual well-being of our residents.

At Hampton Manor of Merritt Island, we are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment where seniors can thrive. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of care and support, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.

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Mama Llama Assisted Living

1074 Hyacinth Pl, Wellington, FL 33414
Overview of Mama Llama Assisted Living

Experience comfort like no other with Mama Llama Assisted Living, a compassionate community in Wellington, FL dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for assisted living. This community features a team of reliable caregivers, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides to ensure residents receive quality care, high-level attention, and comprehensive assistance with their daily living activities. They are also committed to helping residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia thrive through expert care and supportive services that empower them to maintain their maximum potential.

Understanding that there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to care, the community makes sure to tailor their services according to residents’ unique needs and preferences. They also take safety and security seriously and equip their campus with advanced safety features that guarantee residents’ peace of mind. With healthy meals, vibrant activities, and extensive care services, Mama Llama Assisted Living guarantees a comfortable and well-supported living experience for all residents.

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Sonata Viera

3325 Breslay Dr, Melbourne, FL 32940
Overview of Sonata Viera

For some, reaching the senior years comes with a specific set of needs that one size fits all approaches simply do not work with. That’s why Sonata Viera in Melbourne hinges its assisted living community on providing personalized assistance programs to each resident. Placing a premium on empowering and engaging seniors, gold standards of care and security are practiced by the professional and compassionate team of Sonata Viera.

With a reputable promise for safety and support, Sonata maintains protocols for the utmost security for residents, including a Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Plan developed in collaboration with the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Rest and relax in your golden years with the peace of mind that your needs, health, and well-being are in excellent hands.

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Overview of Cottages at Belleair

Operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, managed by Belleair Mgr LLC, and administered by Crystal Jung, Cottages at Belleair is an assisted living community in Clearwater, Florida. The single-story community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents receive additional support without moving if their needs change. It has 98 beds with private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The home is about 2.2 miles from downtown Clearwater.

The community accepts insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and VA benefits, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care. Financial planning assistance is also available for those preparing for long-term care expenses.

Residents have access to beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, and a wide range of fitness and recreation programs. Activities include arts and crafts, dancing, gardening, music programs, games, cards, yoga, exercise classes, shopping trips, theatre outings, and movie outings. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can keep a longtime companion animal.

Respite care is also available for families who need short-term support as they plan for longer-term arrangements.

State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on resident rights, medication management, staffing, training, and other procedural requirements. Families touring Cottages at Belleair can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 65, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be helpful for families who expect to visit regularly.

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Overview of The Gables of Tallahassee

A distinguished senior living community set in the peaceful neighborhood of John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL, The Gables of Tallahassee provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Featuring cozy and spacious accommodations including a variety of private and shared suites, seniors experience comfort and security at its finest. Spend your golden years doing what you love with top-notch care and assistance from an experienced and highly skilled team.

Enjoy various activities and interact through fun events orchestrated to encourage seniors to live a happy and engaged lifestyle. Highlighting seniors’ needs and preferences, the community respects their boundaries and lets them continue with their lives as they used to with round-the-clock support. With its dedication to seniors’ well-being, the community serves tasty meals for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The Gables of Tallahassee is a haven for seniors to live their golden years free of worries enveloped by beautiful landscapes and stunning amenities.

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Overview of The Bridge at Orlando

The Bridge at Orlando is an assisted living community located at 3201 Rouse Road in Orlando, Florida, about five miles from AdventHealth East Orlando. Run by Inverrary Retirement Investors, LLC and Century Park Associates, LLC, with Taron J. Morton serving as administrator, the facility has been in operation for 25 years.

The community features 120 units across alcove, studio, and one-bedroom floor plans. Staff members speak Creole, English, and Spanish, and pets are welcome on site. Daily support includes housekeeping, laundry, concierge services, local transportation, and air ionization systems throughout the building for infection control.

Common spaces feature a library, a wellness center, an arts and crafts studio, and an outdoor courtyard and garden. The daily schedule includes cooking demonstrations, exercise classes, dancing, gardening, live music, theater trips, and group card games. With a walk score of 38, getting around the broader area typically requires a car.

Older adults and family members can contact the front office on Rouse Road directly to review open apartment layouts, ask about monthly rates, or set up a walk-through.

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Overview of Serenity Assisted Living Home Care

Make the most out of your best years with Serenity Assisted Living Home Care, a distinct community nestled in the peaceful residential area of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, that offers assisted living. Here, residents live comfortably in their golden years with a responsible and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community also handles the housekeeping, laundry, and other day-to-day activities, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching social events is also conducted for residents to maintain social connections and live actively. Healthy meals are necessary for residents’ well-being, so delightful and healthy meals are provided for residents to satisfy their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management, mobility assistance, and transfers are also offered for residents’ convenience. With its cozy and welcoming environment, the community strives to accommodate up to six residents and provide them with the highest quality of life.

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Overview of Naples Green Village

Naples Green Village is a gem nestled in the heart of Naples, Florida. Specializing in memory care and assisted living services, Naples Green Village goes above and beyond to create a warm and welcoming home for seniors. Here, graceful aging takes center stage, ensuring that each resident feels safe, secure, and valued. The dedicated staff, specially trained to provide comfort and reassurance, form the cornerstone of this exceptional community.

As you wander through the elegant and posh interiors, every detail exudes class, from the carefully chosen furnishings to the thoughtful layouts. The outdoor spaces are a paradise in themselves, boasting a sprawling 3-acre courtyard where residents can embrace nature’s beauty. Inside, the charm continues with a cozy library and a music room that resonates with melodies of joy. And when it’s time to indulge in some pampering, the beauty and nail salon beckons. But perhaps the crowning glory is the immaculate restaurant-style dining area, where the grand piano sets the mood for delightful culinary experiences.

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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.