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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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Avalina Senior Living

3003 N University Dr, Sunrise, FL 33322
Overview of Avalina Senior Living

Bringing luxury retirement living to Sunrise, FL, Avalina is an elegant senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Experience a refined living experience in comfortably designed apartments backed with 24/7 nursing team availability. With personalized care plans, residents are guaranteed to receive the care and support that best meets their needs.

At Avalina, residents can embrace holistic living with a spectrum of activities, from wellness programs to social engagements, all designed to enrich the mind, body, and spirit. With routine housekeeping, transportation, and care services, such as assistance with daily living activities and medication management, residents live comfortably and conveniently. Residents indulge in gourmet dining experiences with delicious and nutritious meals catered to their unique dietary preferences and needs.

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Overview of Spring Hills Assisted Living Facility

Spring Hills Assisted Living Facility is a 32-bed, for-profit assisted living, memory care, and adult day care community operated by Florida Care Alf Of Vero Beach Inc and managed by administrator Collette Burgess. The property offers respite care, 24-hour emergency call systems, and assistance with daily activities. Serving residents who utilize Medicaid, VA benefits, and private insurance, the facility provides dual-language support from a trilingual staff speaking English, Spanish, and Creole. On-site services include three daily meals, weekly housekeeping, and scheduled medical transportation.

State oversight summaries spanning 12 years and 23 inspections show 41 total deficiencies, averaging about 6 infractions annually. This frequency tracks 30% higher than the Florida state average. Every inspection in the community’s history resulted in a violation, establishing a continuous zero citations-per-inspection rate for clean reviews.

From 2012 onward, the facility ran into repeated problems with staffing levels, staff training, food service standards, and emergency management planning. A November 2024 review cited four deficiencies, and while the provider has received zero fines, its operational license status currently shows as “In Review.”

Prospective residents should look closely at these long-term regulatory patterns when evaluating the community’s safety and care consistency. Because the state is currently reviewing the license and past inspections highlighted ongoing staffing and emergency planning gaps, it is critical to ask the management team for documentation on their latest corrective actions. Dropping by for an unannounced visit during daytime hours can also help you observe how well the current staff manages the building and handles daily resident care needs.

Contact Spring Hills Assisted Living Facility

Overview of Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo

Located on Alexandria Boulevard in a car-dependent area, Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC is a 38-bed residential community in Oviedo, Florida. Administrated by Chrystelle Etienne, the community welcomes residents through Insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits, which covers many payment choices for families.

Licensed nurses on staff and 24-hour care staffing support daily care, ensuring 24/7 attention to residents’ needs. The community prioritizes three restaurant-style meals daily, served in the dining hall or in residents’ own rooms according to preference. An on-site wellness and social director develops a calendar of activities and events designed to keep residents engaged, mentally stimulated, and socially connected with the community. Beyond meals and care, residents benefit from housekeeping and laundry services that lessen daily burdens. The facility offers salon and barber services on-site, Wi-Fi access throughout the building, outdoor patios for fresh air and time outdoors, and a TV lounge with fireplace seating for tranquil relaxation or gathering.

Over recent years, state inspections have identified compliance matters surrounding resident supervision, infection control practices, staffing documentation, and physical plant upkeep. These are zones where families may inquire how active training and maintenance protocols are handled to ensure resident safety and facility standards.

Contact Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC

Aventura Bay Place LLC

10401 Roosevelt Blvd, Saint Petersburg, FL 33716
Overview of Aventura Bay Place

A 105-bed licensed care community in Saint Petersburg, Florida, is Aventura Bay Place. It’s situated on Roosevelt Boulevard in a car-dependent area where lots of errands need a vehicle. Administered by Karri Ann Wiley, the community operates under Aventura Bay Place. It delivers rehabilitation services and respite care, and maintains 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on-site.

The community’s focus on rehabilitation and respite care sets it as a grounded option for residents recuperating from surgery or hospitalization, or for families seeking temporary care solutions. The presence of licensed nursing staff and continuous staffing means hands-on medical support is there 24/7.

State inspections have centered on staff training and background screening methods. The community has worked to solidify its compliance with these areas. Such themes have been tracked across multiple inspections for over more than a decade of regulatory review.

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Overview of Chapman Manor at Lutz

Chapman Manor at Lutz is a 104-bed senior property that offers standard assisted living and memory care. The campus provides private residential units, dining hall services with optional private room dining, housekeeping, laundry, and an on-site beauty salon. Backed by 24-hour staffing and licensed nurses, the facility features outdoor patios, walking paths, secured access points, and a full fire sprinkler system. A bilingual staff speaks English and Spanish, and daily activities cover cooking, gardening, crafts, fitness classes, and social outings.

Government compliance logs tracking 36 different state visits from September 2012 through June 2025 detail 49 total line-item infractions across the provider’s history. This cumulative count runs approximately 48% higher than the typical Florida facility baseline. Because 26 of those 36 regulatory checks flagged at least one required modification on initial reports, the home carries a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews.

Early records show repeated notes tied to background check files, employee training protocols, staffing levels, and resident supervision, which led to six financial penalties totaling $7,800. The modern record indicates a clear operational shift, however, showing mostly clear logs over the final 18 months of the tracking timeline and an entirely spotless evaluation during the latest review on June 26, 2025.

Prospective residents analyzing regional care choices can look over these multi-year public health documents to track the facility’s administrative progress. Since the official tracking base highlights past operational challenges that have given way to a flawless evaluation at the close of the oversight cycle, the data points to an increasingly stable management approach. Setting up a personal walkthrough is an excellent next step to examine the room layouts, view the outdoor pathways, and talk with the nursing team about how they handle daily care plans.

Contact Chapman Manor at Lutz, LLC

Overview of Golden Pond Communities

Golden Pond Communities is a 108-bed independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility located in a highly walkable urban setting with a Walk Score of 91. The community provides 24-hour staffing, nursing services, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and library access, with bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish. Financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, CHAMPUS, HMOs, and Veterans Affairs benefits, are accepted.

Government compliance logs covering 63 distinct regulatory visits since June 2012 detail 98 total line-item infractions at the property. On a comparative scale, this citation history climbs roughly 197% above the standard benchmark for typical Florida senior settings. Since every single on-site review conducted by state health officials turned up some type of required fix, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on initial audits.

Local files track a repetitive history of operational hurdles, with recurring marks tied to medication labeling and storage, overall staffing numbers, employee background clearances, dietary services, and resident supervision. The operator’s enforcement profile features 14 administrative fines totaling $34,700, and the most recent evaluation from February 2025 logged four additional deficiencies involving staff training, kitchen standards, physical safety, and basic care routines.

Families investigating senior placement options in the region need to weigh these long-term state oversight patterns before finalizing a choice. Because the public tracking history points to a multi-year stretch of citations involving medication administration, background checks, and building maintenance up through the early 2025 records, asking the administration to explain their current quality improvement protocols is an important precaution. Planning an on-site visit is a useful way to check the actual condition of the building yourself, view the common spaces, and watch how the team interacts with residents during daily routines.

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Overview of Pathways to Care

Pathways to Care is a 34-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care home. The facility integrates healthcare services, case management support, and specialized cognitive programming, utilizing transitional care coordination and community referral networks to assist residents and their families.

Long-term health department documentation spanning a 12-year window logs 62 total citations across 28 separate visits. Annually, this averages out to 4.4 infractions, tracking within a close 4% margin of the typical Florida state benchmark. Official evaluations on file have consistently uncovered at least one issue per visit, meaning the home has yet to achieve a zero citations-per-inspection rate for an entirely clean report.

Regulatory files reveal long-standing difficulties with building upkeep, resident paperwork, and employee orientation standards. Although the property previously struggled with high violation numbers, including a peak of 12 citations in 2019, the team demonstrated better oversight during 2024 by clearing three straight state reviews without a single infraction. The latest check from October 2025 indicated a small step back, noting three minor deficiencies regarding medication labeling, resident supervision, and dementia training. Throughout this entire timeline, state regulators have not issued any financial penalties or administrative sanctions against the facility.

Individuals investigating local placement options can treat these fluctuating reports as a sign that the home has worked to move past its older regulatory challenges. Since the historical data shows that specific elements like employee training files and labeling protocols sometimes require closer monitoring, checking with the head of nursing about their daily oversight habits is a smart move. Setting up a walkthrough also gives you an ideal opportunity to examine the physical condition of the living spaces and see how the case management team interacts with families on a normal day.

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Overview of Amelia Springs Assisted Living

A 40-bed assisted living community in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is Amelia Springs Assisted Living, operated by Florida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 75), where most errands and daily needs can be done on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family to explore the surrounding area.

The home delivers respite care and day services, accommodating residents needing temporary care support or daytime programming. With respite and day services plus residential care, the facility serves families in transition and those wanting flexible care choices at specific times.

Facility inspections have centered on training and preparedness standards, areas the community is still developing. The latest inspection found no deficiencies reported, mirroring the home’s ongoing attention to care quality and oversight.

For families exploring Amelia Springs, a facility tour will help you get an idea of the community’s everyday environment and the specific care and services present.

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Overview of The Summit of Winter Garden

Situated in the heart of Florida, The Summit of Winter Garden provides an exceptional living experience for adults aged 55 and over. Beyond being a mere residence, this resort-style senior community is a genuine home where residents can truly thrive. Conveniently situated in West Orange County, The Summit of Winter Garden boasts a prime location, enhancing the overall appeal of this resort-style senior community.

Life at The Summit of Winter Garden unfolds with purpose and vibrancy, prioritizing holistic well-being to ensure that every resident lives life to the fullest. The community offers opportunities to focus on health and fitness in the well-equipped fitness center or engage in friendly matches on the bocce ball court. Sunshine abounds in the solarium, the outdoor courtyard, and the inviting outdoor pool with its delightful poolside patio. For those with a creative flair, the arts studio awaits, while the bistro bar beckons for socializing over drinks.

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Rosie’s Place ALF

1102 Sw Ivanhoe St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Overview of Rosie’s Place ALF

Rosie’s Place ALF, ideally situated in Port St. Lucie, FL, is an esteemed senior living community offering residential care home services. The community features beautifully designed accommodations with varying floor plans to give its residents a sense of independence and belongingness. It also encourages and empowers its residents to embrace a new chapter in their lives that is centered around enhancing one’s lifestyle.

Here, residents are treated to healthy and delectable meal options while enjoying a rich array of activities that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its exceptional amenities and services such as assistance with daily living and transportation services. The community also offers healthcare services such as non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, memory care, medication management, staffing & ancillary services, and diabetic Care. Rosie’s Place ALF is an ideal place for seniors seeking an active and fulfilling retirement.

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Weighting overview

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    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.