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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,049 assisted living communities in FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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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 Alder Terrace Gardens

Alder Terrace boasts an independent lifestyle designed specifically for seniors to maintain an active retirement experience while still receiving necessary and additional support with daily living. In a cozy, home-like environment, practice a resident-focused approach to senior living. Management and its professional caregivers are committed to delivering family-like treatment to boost a sense of belonging while enriching a purposeful aging experience.

At Alder Terrace, residents are encouraged to thrive and live a life based on their terms. The lifestyle is catered to the needs of each individual, ensuring seniors achieve holistic wellness through community accommodations. Featured amenities and services include home-cooked meals, housekeeping, ADLs, medication management, recreational activities, and transportation.

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Overview of Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild

Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Lutz, FL, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Indulge in the comfort, privacy, and safety of beautifully designed accommodations, built to allow easy provision of various care services. Residents find comfort in knowing that they are cared for in a way that exceeds their needs and expectations.

The community dedicates a compassionate team for enriching the lives of their residents with a variety of engaging and exciting activities, including shopping, sightseeing, eating out, and day trips. A dedicated culinary team works hard to prepare nutritious meals catered to the specific dietary needs and preferences of each resident. The community also provides a variety of amenities, including a library, beauty salon, pharmacy, and beautifully maintained outdoor areas for enjoying nature and fresh air.

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Overview of Rising Oaks Assisted Living

Rising Oaks Assisted Living is a 52-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care facility. The property provides 24/7 staffing, help with daily tasks, medication assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents are provided with daily meals and snacks, along with managed transportation coordination to support their everyday schedule.

Evaluation documents spanning eight years and 12 separate inspections show a total of zero deficiencies. The community maintains a perfect record, securing a zero citations-per-inspection rate across its entire history. Every single visit from the state since the initial opening in 2017, including multiple reviews in 2024 and the most recent evaluation in January 2025, came back completely clear. Consequently, the provider has faced zero fines and no administrative enforcement actions of any kind.

Prospective representatives can see from these multi-year records that the facility has a remarkably consistent approach to state compliance standards. Because the community has completely avoided the typical citations that many care homes run into, the data points to a very stable and well-monitored environment. It is still a good idea to schedule a walkthrough of the building to meet the care team, observe the daily routine, and discuss how they tailor their memory support programs for new residents.

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Overview of Anthem Lakes Waterview Senior Living

Administrated by Denise Macchia, Anthem Lakes Waterview Senior Living is an assisted living community with dedicated memory care in the Atlantic Beach area of northeastern Florida. Operated by VOP Anthem Lakes, LLC, the community accommodates 136 residents and offers wide services designed for general assisted living and specialized memory care support. The setting is car-dependent, with a walk score of 23, so it’s suitable for residents and families planning to drive for most daily needs.

The facility delivers extensive daily support through 24-hour staffing and nursing services, ensuring that residents have access to care and assistance at all times. Rehabilitation services and respite care exist for those in transition or needing short-term support. For residents interested in structured activity and engagement, the community offers social and wellness programs, crafts and game rooms, and scheduled transportation to help residents maintain connections in the wider area. Everyday comfort is supported by amenities like restaurant-style dining, a beauty salon and barber, housekeeping, and maintenance included in the community’s services. Residents also have access to programs and activities tailored to promote life quality and foster community among occupants.

Florida Department of Health state inspections have assessed the community’s operations over nine years. The facility’s performance has shown robust results on recent evaluations, with past compliance reviewed and addressed through the facility’s active quality-assurance processes.

A visit by families evaluating the facility helps see the dining and activity spaces. Discussing in detail the memory care program would help determine whether the setting is a nice fit for their dearest one’s needs.

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Overview of Belmont Village Ft Lauderdale

Situated at 1031 Seminole Dr in the East Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Broward County, Belmont Village Ft Lauderdale is a 244-bed senior living community. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, the facility combines personalized care with vibrant programming built to promote well-being and life quality for residents.

The community staffs licensed nurses and CNAs 24/7 to ensure all-time support for residents across all care levels. The multilingual team speaks Creole, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, serving a diverse senior population. Belmont Village also works with insurance providers and HMO plans to support residents’ payment flexibility. Belmont Village’s programming reflects a commitment to active aging and cognitive wellness. Residents benefit from specialty programs including Senior Choices, Short Stay options, and the Whole Brain Fitness program, alongside comprehensive Health & Wellness initiatives. The community also delivers financial planning assistance and maintains solid partnerships with universities and healthcare providers to boost care quality. Life at the facility highlights hospitality and resident engagement through its curated programming and storytelling initiatives. The location offers average walkability, with a Walk Score of 46, so some nearby services can be accessed on foot, but most errands and activities need transportation. The surrounding East Fort Lauderdale area is accessible to local amenities and healthcare facilities within Broward County.

Concerning operational standards, the community has proven commitment to compliance. While earlier inspections noted isolated deficiencies in areas such as resident care, risk management, staffing, and records management, the community has shown improvement in compliance over time, with more recent inspections having no major deficiencies.

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Overview of Lisbet at Wellington Bay

Lisbet at Wellington Bay is a 150-bed community providing assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Rates begin at $3,700 per month, and the campus features 24-hour staffing, short-term respite stays, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facilities, sports courts, walking paths, and an art studio.

State regulatory files covering the property’s two-and-a-half-year operating history document a single total deficiency across three separate visits. This minimal volume tracks out to an annual average of 0.3 citations, performing 93% better than the standard Florida average. Two of the three inspections came back entirely clear, resulting in a high zero citations-per-inspection rate for clean reviews.

Both the initial April 2023 opening inspection and an October 2024 complaint check were completely spotless, while the sole infraction on record was flagged during an August 2025 monitoring check regarding staffing standards. No financial fines or state administrative actions have ever been levied against the provider.

Older adults investigating regional senior housing options can look to this initial regulatory record as an indicator of consistent administrative oversight. Because the public records indicate that the home has maintained near-perfect scores since its launch, the data points to an organized operating framework. Scheduling a personal walkthrough is still a great way to inspect the expansive recreational amenities firsthand, observe the layout of the memory care wing, and discuss current staffing routines with the management team.

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Overview of Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach

A 114-bed assisted living and memory care community is Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. Operated by RPB Senior Living LLC and administrated by Adam Baker, it takes Medicaid, offering a financial pathway for families utilizing that coverage. Residents live in private units within a larger shared setting that has common spaces and organized community services.

The community is staffed with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants who provide individualized support tailored to each resident’s needs. Spanish, Creole, and English are spoken at the facility, reflecting the cultural diversity of the Palm Beach area and ensuring communication and care that respects residents’ backgrounds. In a moderately walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 54, the community sits in a quieter residential area where some errands are accessible on foot, while others require a quick drive. This setting suits families valuing a residential feel with nearby shops, dining, and services within reach. The community’s programming is built around several key pillars: Wellness & Activities, Care Services & Team support, Community Experience, Culinary & Dining, and Lifestyle Options. Daily activities include arts and crafts, cooking classes, music programs, dancing, exercise classes, games and cards, gardening, shopping outings, theater and movie screenings, and organized social events. This variety of programming helps residents stay engaged, active, and connected to the community.

The facility operates under Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) oversight, which conducts surprise inspections to ensure health and safety standards. State inspections have examined the community’s performance across operational and care areas, including medication management, emergency preparedness, dietary standards, and record-keeping. During the inspection period reviewed, no substantiated complaints were filed.

For families contemplating Bella Mar at Royal Palm Beach, scheduling a tour is a chance to observe private rooms, view activity and dining spaces, and speak with the team about how their services match your loved one’s care needs and lifestyle preferences. The facility’s setting also fits families who cherish a residential feel with walkable nearby shops, dining, and services.

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Highpoint at Stonecrest

17201 Se 109Th Terrace Rd, Summerfield, FL 34491
Overview of Highpoint at Stonecrest

Highpoint at Stonecrest is a 122-bed senior living campus that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features a lifestyle model equipped with a saltwater pool, a dedicated dog park, chef-prepared dining options, housekeeping, and group activities such as yoga, gardening, and cooking classes.

Records compiled since the property opened in January 2023 reveal an unblemished compliance history, logging zero total deficiencies across all six inspections. This flawless track record spans both standard and complaint-driven reviews, placing the home well ahead of state benchmarks with roughly 64% fewer citations than the typical Florida senior facility. Because every single evaluation conducted on the property returned entirely clean, the community maintains a perfect zero citations-per-inspection rate across its operational tenure. No financial fines, administrative penalties, or enforcement actions have ever been issued against the provider.

Families searching for a comprehensive continuum of care can view these consistent government reports as a strong indicator of exceptional administrative management. Because the public records demonstrate a completely spotless history from the day the campus launched, the data reflects a well-organized and highly compliant operating framework. Arranging a personal tour of the grounds is an effective next step to check out the shared wellness amenities firsthand, view the layout of the different care wings, and discuss long-term residential options with the staff.

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Silver Treasures at Orange Park, LLC

2067 Professional Center Dr, Orange Park, FL 32073-4461
Overview of Silver Treasures at Orange Park

Silver Treasures at Orange Park is a 32-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care community. The facility focuses on supporting older adults with memory care needs, providing daily social programs, regular activities, and three meals plus snacks every day.

State regulatory records over a five-year period show a total of five deficiencies across seven separate inspections. This averages out to 0.5 citations a year, which tracks 89% better than the Florida baseline. The facility has a strong history of hitting a perfect zero on its evaluations, with five out of its seven official reviews coming back completely clear. Only two dates in its history turned up any issues: an emergency planning citation in March 2021 and a resident elopement standard infraction during a July 2024 routine inspection, which the facility has since corrected. The provider has never received any fines or severe enforcement actions.

Prospective representatives looking over local memory care options can see this high number of clear state reports as a positive sign of consistent daily management. Since the state data shows the facility has mostly avoided common regulatory issues, the records point to a well-run building. It is still a smart move to schedule an on-site visit to chat with the team about their current safety protocols and see how the staff interacts with residents during daily activities.

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Overview of Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach

Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach is a 66-bed senior community that provides assisted living and specialized memory care. Managed via a partnership with the Visiting Nurse Management Company, the property relies on 24-hour staffing along with a nursing team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Residents have access to an on-site movie theater, a spa area, local theater outings, and group programs like cooking, music, and gardening. Both English and Spanish are spoken by the on-site staff, and short-term respite stays can be arranged.

Government compliance logs tracking 13 separate inspections over an 11-year history document 13 total line-item deficiencies. This frequency averages out to 1.1 citations per year, which outpaces the standard Florida baseline by roughly 61%. Because 10 of those 13 state visits returned completely clear initial reviews, the facility maintains a long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on the vast majority of its audits.

Recorded files reveal that infractions were limited to just three total visits, with past notes involving medication assistance, resident supervision, and admissions paperwork from 2016 and 2018. This solid trajectory is reinforced by its most recent standard evaluation from March 18, 2025, which flagged no regulatory deficiencies. State regulators have never issued administrative fines or severe enforcement penalties against the property.

Prospective residents searching for a stable care option can use these multi-year public health summaries to confirm the facility’s day-to-day operational consistency. Since the state database verifies that the few historical administrative marks were resolved years ago, giving way to an extended run of flawless evaluations up through 2025, the data indicates a highly compliant administrative framework. Scheduling a personal tour of the grounds is a practical next step to observe the daily care routines firsthand, view the common spaces, and discuss individual care plans with the nursing team.

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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.