Best Independent Living in Broward County, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 7 independent living communities in Broward County, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Oakmonte Village of Davie
IL
AL
MC
Davie
220
Facility 220
FL AVG 107
Rank #15 / 328
B+Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #136 / 538
8201 Stirling Road Opco LLC19
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #174 / 301
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #140 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$0Rene BuckStudio / Private / 1 BedA+
Independence Hall Senior Living
IL
Wilton Manors (Coral Estates)
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 107
Rank #109 / 328
A-No
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 40
Rank #35 / 538
1639 Opco, LLC20
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #160 / 301
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #110 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Miguel ParksStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Eastside Active Living
IL
AL
Hollywood (Hollywood Lakes)
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 107
Rank #193 / 328
C+No
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 40
Rank #121 / 538
Eastside Active Living, LLC55
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #148 / 301
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 33
Rank #276 / 301
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #203 / 301
For-Profit$11,375Svetlana Sokolovsky1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Covenant Village Care Center
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Plantation
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 107
Rank #249 / 328
?No
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 40
Rank #419 / 538
--------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons
IL
AL
MC
RC
Parkland
--Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #205 / 538
-------Paul Markowitz1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Garden Plaza at Inverrary
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Fort Lauderdale (Inverrary)
--No---------Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Waterside Landing
IL
AL
MC
RC
Margate (Hammondville)
--Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #273 / 538
--------1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other FL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 7 analyzed for Broward County. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Oakmonte Village of Davie

Oakmonte Village of Davie offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Davie, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 220 beds, with housing options that include studios, private residences, and residences with one bedroom. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community.

A heated beach entry pool and an outdoor patio with walking paths give residents places to swim and walk outdoors on the property. There is also a fitness center, library, beauty salon, restaurant style dining, scheduled transportation, and the SHINE® memory care and Military Veterans Program. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to keep a pet under the community’s policies. The area has a Walk Score of 56 and is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may have limited access to nearby errands without a car or ride. Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a potential way to use that coverage toward care. Rene Buck serves as the administrator, and the community is operated by 8201 Stirling Road Opco.

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Overview of Eastside Active Living

Eastside Active Living in Hollywood, Florida, provides independent living and assisted living options in the Hollywood Lakes neighborhood. Independent living centers on private housing paired with community services, whereas assisted living adds assistance with daily routines like bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Offering these two care levels enables residents to receive additional help as personal needs evolve without relocating.

Administrator Svetlana Sokolovsky directs the single-story, 90-bed residence. Floor plans include one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts suitable for individual residents or couples. Medical support services feature an on-site physical therapy center, short-term rehabilitation, and non-emergency ambulance transport for scheduled medical appointments. Personal grooming is accessible through a salon and spa directly on campus.

The area features a walk score of 59, which allows non-driving residents to run certain daily errands on foot.

Interested individuals can get in touch with the admissions team to inquire about available apartments or arrange a tour.

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Overview of Covenant Village Care Center

Set near HCA Florida Westside Hospital and Plantation Central Park in Plantation, FL, Covenant Village Care Center is a distinguished community that offers long-term care, respite care, and hospice. The community is committed to improving residents’ wellness, providing top-notch care and assistance around the clock, alongside cozy and purposely designed amenities to ensure their comfort and safety. Medicare is also accepted to ease residents’ financial burdens.

Elevate retirement with stimulating activities and enriching programs to keep residents active and socially engaged. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. The community also provides diabetes management, pain management, rehabilitation services, and wound care to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents live their golden years with ease knowing a trusted community is available to meet their needs.

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Overview of Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons

Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Parkland, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time. Housing includes apartments with one bedroom or two bedrooms, and the two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together. Pets are allowed, with an on-site dog park giving residents with dogs a designated outdoor area.

A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car-dependent category, so most errands require a car or a ride; the community also offers transportation. Residents can use the heated outdoor swimming pool, senior-equipped fitness center, putting green, beauty salon, and barbershop for exercise, outdoor recreation, and personal grooming on site. Activities and events, religious services, a Military Veterans Program, and SHINE® memory care are also available.

Contact Aston Gardens at Parkland Commons

Overview of Garden Plaza at Inverrary

Garden Plaza at Inverrary offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The choices can change over time, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move to another community. Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts: a studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Garden Plaza at Inverrary is in the Inverrary neighborhood.

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Overview of Waterside Landing

Waterside Landing is an assisted living community in Margate, Florida that serves a range of care needs across a full continuum. The community offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care, giving families flexibility in choosing the right level of support for their loved ones.
For residents seeking independence, Waterside Landing provides spacious apartments with one and two-bedroom options. Independent living residents enjoy full-sized appliances, walk-in closets, and screened patios that allow them to maintain autonomy while having on-site support and services available as needed. The community’s thoughtfully designed memory care apartments are tailored specifically for residents with memory impairments, ensuring they receive specialized care and support in a safe environment.
Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming are core to daily life here, helping residents stay active and connected to the community. Therapy services, personal care assistance, and meals are provided to support residents across all care levels. Respite care options are available for families seeking temporary placement during times of transition or caregiver relief.
Located on Lakeside Drive, the community has a Walk Score of 37, meaning most errands will involve a short drive, though some nearby services may be accessible on foot. The lakeside setting offers a residential character away from busy commercial areas while remaining accessible to Margate’s medical centers and shopping. Residents and their families can reach the community directly.

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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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Independent Living in Broward County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Broward County, FL. 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: 124The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Broward County, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Broward County, FL

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 7 independent living communities in Broward County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Broward County, FL?

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 Broward County, FL, 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 independent living communities in Broward County, FL?

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.