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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.
Eastside Active Living
AL
IL
Hollywood (Hollywood Lakes)
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 88
Rank #522 / 1,058
No
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 42
Rank #368 / 1,427
Eastside Active Living, LLC58
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #489 / 906
78
Facility 78
FL AVG 33
Rank #833 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$11,375Svetlana Sokolovsky1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Gables of Palm Harbor
AL
MC
RC
Palm Harbor
128
Facility 128
FL AVG 88
Rank #227 / 1,058
Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 42
Rank #788 / 1,427
2960 Tampa Rd Tenant LLC61
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 33
Rank #839 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$28,500Sheila Kynion1 Bed
Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek
AL
MC
Kissimmee
138
Facility 138
FL AVG 88
Rank #180 / 1,058
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 42
Rank #726 / 1,427
Vop Hunter's Creek, LLC30
73%
Facility 73%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #722 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$11,500Shirah RiosStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Goldton at St. Petersburg
AL
MC
RC
St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg)
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 88
Rank #401 / 1,058
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 42
Rank #818 / 1,427
1818 Spete Opco LLC55
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #427 / 906
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 33
Rank #805 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$4,375Dolores SalazarStudio
Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers
AL
MC
NH
Fort Myers
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 88
Rank #189 / 1,058
Yes
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,066 / 1,427
Arhc Btfmyfl01 Trs LLC53
49%
Facility 49%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #320 / 906
67
Facility 67
FL AVG 33
Rank #802 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$13,363David Saunders1 Bed
Southern Life Assisted Living
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Lake Placid
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 88
Rank #481 / 1,058
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Southern Life Operating Investments LLC45
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 33
Rank #789 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Natalie YeazelStudio / 1 Bed
Bayside Terrace
AL
MC
Pinellas Park
162
Facility 162
FL AVG 88
Rank #106 / 1,058
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Bayside Terrace Senior Living, LLC89
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #505 / 906
111
Facility 111
FL AVG 33
Rank #890 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$40,000Leslie EdwardsPrivate Room / Shared Room
The Opal at Spring Hill
AL
ADC
IL
MC
Spring Hill
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 88
Rank #659 / 1,058
No
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 42
Rank #944 / 1,427
Spring Hill Osl Operating LLC29
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #489 / 906
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #588 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$3,000Anniina KatesPrivate Rooms
Presidential Place
AL
MC
Hollywood (Hollywood Hills)
118
Facility 118
FL AVG 88
Rank #328 / 1,058
Yes
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 42
Rank #203 / 1,427
Lcs Presidential Place Tenant LLC47
62%
Facility 62%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #538 / 906
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 33
Rank #817 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit$67,325Marjorie L SilbermanStudio / 1 Bed
Sterling Aventura
AL
MC
Aventura
171
Facility 171
FL AVG 88
Rank #91 / 1,058
No
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 42
Rank #29 / 1,427
Colonial Assisted Living At Aventura, LLC73
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #674 / 906
142
Facility 142
FL AVG 33
Rank #902 / 906
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #817 / 906
For-Profit$325,375Linda HorvathStudio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 1,047 on this page.

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Overview of The Gables of Palm Harbor

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Tampa Road, Palm Harbor, FL, The Gables of Palm Harbor is an eminent senior living community providing assisted living and respite care. With beautifully designed and pet-friendly one-bedroom floor plans, residents have a happy and safe retirement. The community features a dedicated and highly-trained team tending to seniors’ needs and aspirations 24/7 to improve their well-being.

A lot of exciting activities and fun programs are conducted for seniors to maintain an active and blissful lifestyle. Join friends in scheduled outside trips and explore wonderful attractions near the community. Delight with healthy and delicious meals catering to seniors’ dietary requirements and tastes. With its bright surroundings and refreshing environment, seniors live their golden years in comfort and luxury in the safety of The Gables of Palm Harbor.

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Overview of Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek

Spend your golden years in the tranquil lands of Ball Park Road, Kissimmee, FL, with the outstanding senior living community of Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek which offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring pet-friendly and well-built residences in various studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and security. Let go of your worries and enjoy every moment of your best years with top-tier care and support from a respectful and highly skilled team.

Lead a meaningful life and experience new things with carefully curated activities and nourishment programs. With its desirable place near local amenities and fabulous attractions, Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek ensures seniors’ needs and aspirations are within a few steps away. Have the finest dining experience with delectable and healthy meals that satisfy cravings and meet dietary restrictions. Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek is a good place for seniors aiming to optimize their independence with its fabulous amenities.

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Overview of The Goldton at St. Petersburg

The Goldton of St. Petersburg offers a rejuvenating environment for its residents. This senior living community provides a comprehensive range of services, including assisted living and memory care, ensuring that every aspect of their well-being is meticulously taken care of. From delectable and nutritious meals to expert medication management, residents can rest assured that their needs are met with utmost care and attention. Here, retirement is elevated to a new level of luxury and comfort. The community takes pride in its delightful amenities and a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and events, allowing seniors to lead fulfilling lives. 

Safety and peace of mind are of paramount importance here, with licensed nurses and on-site associates available around the clock, backed by a reliable 24/7 emergency response system. The community’s beautifully landscaped outdoor areas and gardening spaces, fitness and wellness center, chapel, beauty and barber shop, and game room all contribute to an enriching living experience. With weekly housekeeping and convenient transportation services also provided, The Goldton at St. Petersburg is the ideal haven for seniors seeking a worry-free and engaging lifestyle.

 

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Overview of Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers

Barrington Terrace of Fort Myers is a well-regarded assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers compassionate care for older adults and those with memory loss. With its warm and stress-free setting, the community ensures residents’ comfort and healing. To enrich residents’ living experiences, exceptional services, including round-the-clock assistance, restaurant-style dining, and wellness programs, are provided. With their passion for caring, the community strives to understand residents’ unique needs to create personalized care plans.

Salon services, happy hour, and plenty of recreational programs allow residents to pamper themselves and connect with friends. A library, beautiful courtyards, and pet-friendly spaces also facilitate interactions and relaxation for residents. The community is also conveniently located near Wa-Kee Hatchee Park, a bank, restaurants, and other shops, ensuring accessibility. With its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities, this assisted living and memory care community is one of the best options for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Southern Life Assisted Living

Committed to offering empathetic and warm care in a nurturing environment, Southern Life Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community in Lake Placid, FL, that aims to make its residents’ lives comfortable through compassionate assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 80 well-curated apartments that are designed to provide utmost comfort and to accommodate residents’ unique needs and lifestyles. Residents here can rest easy with a hardworking care team that offers support with everything from assistance with daily living and basic care to recreational activities and transportation.

The community helps its residents live a life filled with purpose by offering them a great selection of fun and engaging activities and programs that promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Residents delight in three delicious meals and snacks available throughout the day, giving them the nourishment and energy they need to stay active and healthy. Various conveniences, including salon services, on-site physician services, weekly housekeeping and linen changes with full-service laundry are available to make residents’ lives easier.

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Bayside Terrace

9381 Us Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782
Overview of Bayside Terrace

Residing in the beautiful setting of Pinellas Park, FL, Bayside Terrace is a distinct senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care. A reliable and highly skilled team helps seniors with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming to ensure their comfort and convenience. With cozy and elegant residences in various private and shared apartments, seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement.

Experience new things and relive old interests with fun recreational activities and enjoyable programs. Featuring incredible amenities and lovely sceneries, Bayside Terrace ensures seniors enjoy every moment of their best years. Interact with friends over healthy and tasty meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Bayside Terrace strives to promote a bright and friendly environment for seniors to easily adjust to the community.

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Overview of The Opal at Spring Hill

Residing in the vibrant community of Spring Hill, FL, The Opal at Spring Hill is a distinguished senior living community that offers professional senior care. Luxurious accommodations with several floor plans are available for its residents. With its mantra “Enjoy Every Moment”, this community ensures 24-hour utmost care and support through its highly equipped and compassionate team.

Experience its wide range of exceptional amenities and services which include wellness programs, medical assistance and preferred pharmacy, mobile lab and diagnostic services, and life-enrichment activities like painting classes and bowling. Residents also enjoy convenient services such as housekeeping, laundry and linen care, cable, and a full calendar of engaging activities. Each accommodation features a kitchenette with a small refrigerator and microwave, while meals are freshly prepared and served in a restaurant-style dining setting. True to its goals and objectives, seniors are guaranteed an extraordinary retirement.

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Overview of Presidential Place

Ideally set near Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, FL, Presidential Place is an esteemed community that offers assisted living and memory care. Alongside purposely designed and spacious studio and one-bedroom accommodations, a kind and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs to optimize comfort and safety. The community also helps with daily living activities and household responsibilities, providing more time for residents to do the things they love.

Stimulating programs and exciting events are also conducted, highlighting residents’ interests and strengths. Healthy meals are important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and nutritious meals are served to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management, scheduled transportation, and 24-hour support and health monitoring are provided for residents’ convenience. With its pet-friendly and inviting environment, residents will surely thrive and create meaningful moments in their later years.

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Sterling Aventura

2777 Ne 183Rd St, Aventura, FL 33160
Overview of Sterling Aventura

Sterling Aventura is a senior living community near Miami, Florida. It provides assisted living and memory care services in its pristine grounds and comfortable apartment suites. This community prides itself on having staff dedicated to getting to know every resident to build a meaningful connection with them. Through this dedication, personalized programs are planned and executed to maximize strengths and provide the appropriate level of support and assistance according to residents’ preferences and needs.

There are also various types of memory care programs available at Sterling Aventura. Through the programs Traveling Times and Creature Comforts, residents are encouraged to go out and explore the world as well as to be comforted by pets regularly visiting the home. Its ideal location facilitates relaxing indoor hobbies– reading in the library, watching in the media room, and the like, and also various recreational activities in nearby establishments like the famous Aventura Mall. 

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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 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.