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Overview of Moorings Park Grande Lake

Moorings Park Grande Lake is a continuing care retirement community in Naples, Florida, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because several care levels are available in one community, Moorings Park Grande Lake can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 106 beds, with two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and four-bedroom residences for residents moving with a spouse or needing additional bedrooms.

The starting price is $3.7 million, with a 70% refundable entrance fee. Families therefore need to plan for the entrance payment and the portion identified as refundable. Payment options include Medicare for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay and private pay for residents covering costs themselves. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated per resident.

Residents can use the pool and spa, fitness center, salon, lakefront boardwalk, walking trails, bocce ball court, putting greens, and yoga pavilion for recreation and personal care. Dining includes gluten-free, dairy-free, and heart-healthy choices, while outpatient therapy, rehabilitation services, home health, physician services, and The Center for Healthy Living add health-related support. Pets are allowed, and transportation is available.

Starting Price $3.70/Month

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Overview of VI at Bentley Village

VI at Bentley Village is a continuing care retirement community in Naples, Florida, in the North Naples neighborhood. It offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

These care levels are brought together in one setting. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between levels without leaving the community. It can also allow a couple to remain connected if their care needs differ, although the available housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom residences, with the larger layouts able to accommodate couples moving together.

VI at Bentley Village has 84 beds. Payment options are Medicare and private pay; Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay is another way to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is allocated to each resident across a day. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with their pets.

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Overview of The Palace Suites

The Palace Suites is an independent living community located at 11377 SW 84th Street in Miami, Florida. Managed by The Palace Group, the mid-rise building contains 180 units and sits roughly five miles from Baptist Health South Miami Hospital.

The property offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 429 to 938 square feet. It currently maintains an occupancy rate of 73 percent, with 131 of its 180 units filled. Daily services include continental breakfast and dinner, daily housekeeping, linen service, local transportation, and assistance scheduling medical appointments. Residents also have access to a fitness center, pool, and a structured calendar of social and recreational activities.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 55, meaning some errands can be completed on foot while other trips require a short drive. The community is pet-friendly and shares a campus with sister facilities that offer assisted living and skilled nursing services, providing a continuum of care if a resident’s needs change.

Prospective representatives can contact the leasing office directly to schedule a tour or inquire about apartment availability.

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Overview of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks

Moorings Park at Grey Oaks offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Naples, Florida. Independent living means having a private residence without daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can continue within the same community.

The community has 106 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on time for each resident. Outpatient therapy supports rehabilitation without requiring a resident to leave the community for each session, while home health brings health services to a resident’s residence; payment options are Medicare and private pay, with Medicare covering short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence.

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Overview of The Cottage at Cypress Cove

The Cottage at Cypress Cove is an innovative assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers individualized care for older adults. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Exceptional care around the clock, alongside chef-prepared meals and well-curated enrichment programs, is also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s person-centered care is dedicated to meeting residents’ needs, ensuring they can thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, like trivia and puzzles, monthly outings, and live music, aim to maintain residents’ holistic wellness. A full-service salon and spa, a multi-purpose room, and lively gathering areas also allow residents to pamper themselves and interact with their friends. With its scenic coastal location in HealthPark Florida,in Fort Myers, the community seamlessly combines relaxation and convenience. This assisted living and memory care community has a high-quality of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.

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Freedom Pointe at The Villages

1550 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
Overview of Freedom Pointe at the Villages

Set in the quiet community of The Villages, FL, the Freedom Pointe at the Villages is an esteemed senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Here, residents can select from beautifully designed and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions receive an innovative, person-centered, and activity-focused memory care program called Heartfelt CONNECTIONS.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, personal concierge services, and regularly scheduled transportation. Meet new companions by visiting its inviting common spaces, billiards, and game room. Engage is various planned daily social activities and community events. With Freedom Pointe at the Villages, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living in Palm City, Florida, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing care, respite care, and continuing care retirement community services. Independent living provides a residence without daily care, while assisted living supports daily tasks. Memory care provides a supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care around the clock. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away or recovery. As a continuing care retirement community, Sandhill Cove brings multiple care levels together, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 36 beds and offers housing with one bedroom or two bedrooms. The larger layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Residents can use the pool, salon or spa, transportation, and rehabilitation services, while short term rehabilitation provides care during recovery before a resident returns to their usual setting. Community activities include parties, dinners, lectures, and concerts, giving residents scheduled events to attend. The range of living and care services may make Sandhill Cove a good fit for someone who wants access to changing levels of support within one community.

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Freedom Plaza

1010 American Eagle Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Overview of Freedom Plaza

Located in Hillsborough County, Sun City Center, FL, Freedom Plaza is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers premiere assisted living, independent living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The community offers an array of spacious, beautifully designed apartments with fully equipped kitchen, open-concept dining and living room area, ample closet space, and a private glass window-enclosed lanai. Residents enjoy 24/7 security, emergency response system, and a maintenance-free lifestyle with most of the chores handled by a dedicated team.

The community removes the distraction of everyday chores so residents can focus on living their lives to the fullest and engage in various activities and events that enrich their well-being. Residents can choose to participate in group fitness, including yoga and water fitness, and lifelong learning opportunities, such as arts and crafts. A wide array of indoor and outdoor amenities, such as a heated indoor pool, auditorium with dance floor, full-service salon and spa, 18-hole executive golf course and putting green, and tennis courts, provide ample opportunities for leisure and entertainment.

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Overview of Canterfield Senior Living

Peacefully nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Tallahassee, FL, Canterfield Senior Living is a distinguished family-owned community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated one-bedroom villas, independent living residents experience exceptional comfort. Maintenance services and convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Delectable and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its wide range of care options and state-of-the-art amenities, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.

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Overview of Allegro Hyde Park

Allegro Hyde Park offers assisted living and independent living in Tampa, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time because the move can happen within the same community.

The community has private rooms, which provide a single living space for each resident, and pets are allowed, so residents may be able to live with a pet. A pool provides an on-site option for swimming, and transportation is available for trips beyond the community. In the Hyde Park neighborhood, the Walk Score is 88 out of 100, meaning the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Allegro Hyde Park may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living or assisted living with the possibility of changing care levels without leaving the community.

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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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Community Stability 10%

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

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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.

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  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Florida at a glance

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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 1062 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.