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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 Shelton Manor

Shelton Manor is a 50-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care facility. The building provides 24-hour staffing and short-term respite stays, focusing heavily on structured support for residents dealing with cognitive decline. Daily services are geared toward maintaining a secure environment, and the community was voted “Best in the Bay 2025.”

State records spanning four years and seven inspections show a total of three deficiencies. This performance breaks down to an average of 0.3 citations a year, tracking 93% better than the Florida baseline. Proactive management is reflected in the facility’s history of hitting a perfect zero on its evaluations, with six out of seven official reviews coming back completely clear, including its initial opening review and its most recent inspection. The only exception was a single staffing standard citation in June 2022, which was quickly corrected. The provider has faced zero fines and no administrative enforcement actions.

Older adults and their families can use this consistently low citation history as a strong indicator of reliable daily oversight. Because the state data shows the building routinely self-corrects and avoids common regulatory traps, the records point to a well-maintained care setting. It is still a smart practice to visit the community firsthand to talk with the care team about their specific memory programs and see how the staff interacts with residents during busy hours.

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Overview of Rome’s Paradise Assisted Living

Dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being, Rome’s Paradise Assisted Living is a distinguished senior living community in Delmonico Street NE, Palm Bay, FL, offering assisted living, adult day care, respite care, and hospice care. The community prides itself on a team of reliable and well-trained professionals delivering the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7. With assistance with daily living, medication, and security systems all over the community, seniors can ease their worries and enjoy a safe and secure retirement.

For residents’ convenience, the community also provides transportation to medical appointments and laundry services, ensuring they have more time to do the things they enjoy. Dietitian-approved, delightful meals are served every mealtime for hassle-free dining with friends. Rome’s Paradise Assisted Living is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom with a trusted community by their side.

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Overview of Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF

Set in the blissful neighborhood of Tampa, FL, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF is an intimate and inviting senior living community that offers an ideal space for assisted living. Residents here are well-cared for and supported with a reliable team of care experts available to offer various assistance. Snug and spacious accommodations provide residents with a relaxing space for enjoying their personal times, taking their well-deserved rest, or inviting their family and friends over.

Dedicated to helping residents live a vibrant and fulfilling retirement experience, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF regularly conducts an array of engaging activities with something for everyone to enjoy. Delectable meals are also offered to give residents the convenience of not having to prepare their own meals. Here, the community, residents, their families, and caregivers work in collaboration for a harmonious living experience that benefits all.

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Overview of Angel Care Assisted Living

Angel Care Assisted Living is a dedicated assisted living community in the heart of St. Petersburg, Florida. Here, they focus on helping seniors enjoy life to the fullest. The skilled team at Angel Care Assisted Living is committed to providing personalized care that ensures residents a high quality of life and a healthy lifestyle. They treat each resident like family, guaranteeing the best possible care.

Angel Care Assisted Living goes the extra mile to ensure that meals are carefully prepared by a licensed dietitian, ensuring everyone gets the proper nutrition. Moreover, the community’s team of registered nurses is available 24/7 to offer top-notch care and assistance whenever needed, day or night.

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Overview of Kozy Kove Assisted Living Facility

A trusted community surrounded by lush trees and convenient local amenities in Plantation, FL, Kozy Kove Assisted Living Facility. offers assisted living. The community provides top-tier care and support 24/7 tailored to residents’ special needs, ensuring their comfort and convenience. Here, residents keep peace of mind and easily adapt to their surroundings with the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Elevate retirement with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs that aim to keep residents active and socially engaged. With delightful and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences, residents enjoy the finest dining experience. The community also features an activity center and a pool, providing residents with more avenues for recreation and socialization.

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Overview of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven

Family Extended Care of Winter Haven is an 82-bed skilled nursing facility operated as a non-profit by Best Care Senior Living At Cypress Gardens LLC. The community offers assisted living, specialized memory care, and extended care services supported by a trilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, and Creole. Located in a walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 76, the property accommodates low-income seniors and veterans by accepting Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits alongside regular structured programming like gardening, fitness, crafts, and social outings.

Government tracking files summarizing 40 different regulatory visits since June 2012 document 40 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational timeline. Annually, this breaks down to an average of 2.9 citations, a number that sits roughly 21% above the standard Florida baseline, though the home’s recent five-year rolling performance marks a 39% improvement over regional peers. Since 26 of those 40 state evaluations flagged at least one minor required adjustment on the initial paperwork, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews.

Historical compliance files note occasional challenges involving admissions paperwork, resident supervision, staff training protocols, and kitchen standards, with an enforcement history limited to a single $2,500 fine and no severe administrative penalties. State logs from the most recent evaluation on September 29, 2025, show a single citation related to admissions protocols, which the team promptly corrected.

Prospective residents searching for a stable local care setting can weigh this multi-year history to verify the facility’s day-to-day oversight. Because the public tracking database shows a very low financial penalty history and an overall citation rate that trends below state benchmarks despite frequent regulatory visits, the data points to a highly compliant operating framework. Setting up an on-site visit is an effective way to inspect the physical layout yourself, view the common spaces, and talk with the supervisors about financial aid and care coordination.

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Overview of Grace Manor at Hunters Creek

Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is a 76-bed independent and assisted living facility that offers specialized memory care services within a gated community. Supported by 24-hour staffing, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants, the property features restaurant-style dining, an emergency response system, and a beauty and barber salon. Housekeeping, laundry, and local transportation coordination are provided alongside structured daily programs including gardening, group fitness, music, and crafts. Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted.

State health department files tracking 11 separate evaluations since April 2019 log 15 total line-item deficiencies, a volume that performs roughly 72% better than the standard Florida annual average. Because 8 of those 11 on-site visits historically uncovered a minor regulatory mark, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection. Regulatory logs document an administrative fine history limited to a single $500 penalty, with zero severe enforcement actions on record.

While past targeted complaint investigations from 2023 and 2024 returned completely clean, standard reviews conducted in mid-to-late 2025 cited minor infractions spanning medication assistance paperwork, resident record updates, staff training documentation, and general personnel standards.

Prospective representatives researching residential care options can utilize this comprehensive regulatory timeline to evaluate the home’s operational oversight. Since the public data highlights an overall low citation count alongside recent 2025 notes regarding medication management and staff background training files, verifying the community’s current compliance updates with the director is a sensible step. Scheduling a personal tour is a practical way to inspect the secure, gated campus layout, view the common spaces, and observe the daily care routines firsthand.

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Overview of Silver Treasures at St. Johns

Silver Treasures at St. Johns is an 82-bed, for-profit community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Run by Summit Retirement Lifestyles Corporation and administrator Jennifer S Arguilla, the building features 29 extended congregate care units and uses a bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish. They accept Medicaid, VA benefits, and private insurance. Residents can get involved in plenty of daily activities like fitness classes, music, cooking, and group outings.

State records covering 12 years and 22 inspections show a total of 19 deficiencies, which averages out to just 0.2 citations a year. That is 96% lower than what you usually see across the state. The community has an excellent track record of scoring a perfect zero on its inspections, with 20 out of its 22 official reviews coming back completely clear. Over more than a decade, the facility only ran into problems on two isolated dates, one for medication records back in 2019 and another for administrator staffing in 2017. Their most recent inspection in May 2024 was entirely deficiency-free, and their only penalty on record is a single $500 fine.

Families looking for a reliable care option can take comfort in this long history of clean state reports. Because the facility has avoided the typical regulatory traps that many buildings face, the data points to a very stable and well-run environment. It is still a good idea to drop by for a tour and chat with the care team about how they handle specific memory care routines and daily schedules.

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Overview of The Manor at Lake Jackson – Memory Care

The Manor at Lake Jackson – Memory Care LLC is a 60-bed assisted living facility located in Sebring, Florida, operated by The Manor At Lake Jackson-Memory Care, LLC and managed by administrator Ronald Macneal. Operating within Highlands County for 11 years, the specialized campus focuses entirely on dementia care and memory support services. The physical structure is configured with secured access control points and a fully sprinklered fire safety system to accommodate residents with cognitive impairment.

State administrative logs compiled by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration track 27 total deficiencies across 25 separate evaluation cycles spanning more than a decade. This operational baseline represents an annual average of 3.0 citations, performing 35% better than the Florida state norm. Historic records reveal consistent compliance stretches, noting that 9 out of the 25 total audits, including the most recent complaint review in August 2025, concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Routine checks throughout 2024 identified minor infractions involving resident visitation, background screening paperwork, elopement standards, staffing levels, and employee first aid and dementia training.

Daily operational systems feature 24-hour staffing configurations that integrate licensed nursing support to manage personal care and wellness tracking. On-site amenities provide wireless internet access, an attached beauty salon and barber shop, routine laundry services, and a secured outdoor courtyard. A bilingual care team fluent in English and Spanish serves the resident population, while the food service team prepares restaurant-style meals daily. For participant socialization, internal coordinators manage an activity calendar that features group exercise classes, music programs, dancing, gardening, and board games, with financial access supported through Medicaid waiver acceptance.

Prospective residents requiring structured cognitive programming can look to the facility’s 11-year operating history and its consecutive 2025 regional awards for best adult care and small assisted living facility to guide their choice. The 60-capacity framework is tailored for community members who require professional health tracking and daily mobility help but prefer an intimate setting over a substantial, large-scale community.

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Overview of The Meridian at Punta Gorda Isles

Situated in the serene lands of Aqui Esta Drive, Punta Gorda, FL, The Meridian at Punta Gorda Isles is a remarkable senior living community providing supportive independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Experience unparalleled comfort and security with carefully crafted and stunning residences of The Meridian at Punta Gorda Isles in a variation of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. Live life to the fullest with exceptional care and support from a compassionate and highly equipped team.

Join engaging activities and experience new things with the community’s signature programs for leisure and wellness. Delight with healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. The Meridian at Punta Gorda Isles is ideal for a relaxing retirement with its scenic landscapes and fabulous amenities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Florida

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 1049 assisted living facilities in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Florida?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Florida, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Florida?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.