Best Independent Living in Florida

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 1,510 homes in Florida

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Addington Place of Jupiter	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Jupiter (Abacoa)	80 Facility 80 FL AVG 90 Rank #589 / 1072	Yes	7 Facility 7 FL AVG 40 Rank #1317 / 1485	Arhc Aljupfl01 Trs, LLC	29	55.2% Facility 55.2% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #440 / 918	39 Facility 39 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #600 / 918	1.3 Facility 1.3 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #556 / 918	For-Profit	-	Robert Grossman	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	F
Oakmonte Village of Davie	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Davie	220 Facility 220 FL AVG 90 Rank #31 / 1072	No	56 Facility 56 FL AVG 40 Rank #406 / 1485	8201 Stirling Road Opco LLC	20	55% Facility 55% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #434 / 918	24 Facility 24 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #383 / 918	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #457 / 918	For-Profit	-	Rene Buck	Studio / Private / 1 Bed	A+
Terracina Grand	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Naples	200 Facility 200 FL AVG 90 Rank #40 / 1072	Yes	12 Facility 12 FL AVG 40 Rank #1223 / 1485	Terracina, LLC	31	41.9% Facility 41.9% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #252 / 918	36 Facility 36 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #552 / 918	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #457 / 918	For-Profit	$34,000	Pradeep Muley	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A+
Riviera Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Holly Hill	80 Facility 80 FL AVG 90 Rank #589 / 1072	Yes	54 Facility 54 FL AVG 40 Rank #447 / 1485	Snh Se Holly Hill Tenant LLC	20	70% Facility 70% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #696 / 918	37 Facility 37 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #572 / 918	1.9 Facility 1.9 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #834 / 918	For-Profit	$22,500	Marilyn Cameron	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
Mangrove Bay	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Jupiter	75 Facility 75 FL AVG 90 Rank #621 / 1072	Yes	29 Facility 29 FL AVG 40 Rank #932 / 1485	Vop Mangrove Bay, LLC	25	48% Facility 48% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #325 / 918	45 Facility 45 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #680 / 918	1.8 Facility 1.8 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #811 / 918	For-Profit	-	Craig Reinmuth	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
Discovery Village at Melbourne	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Melbourne (Eau Gallie)	203 Facility 203 FL AVG 90 Rank #39 / 1072	Yes	26 Facility 26 FL AVG 40 Rank #975 / 1485	Britton (Melbourne) Trs LLC	60	70% Facility 70% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #696 / 918	104 Facility 104 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #895 / 918	1.7 Facility 1.7 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #778 / 918	For-Profit	$24,608	Sarah Price	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
The Meridian at Boca Raton	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Boca Raton (Ponderosa Drive)	168 Facility 168 FL AVG 90 Rank #103 / 1072	Yes	59 Facility 59 FL AVG 40 Rank #367 / 1485	Somh Boca Raton Operating LLC	20	60% Facility 60% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #520 / 918	33 Facility 33 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #513 / 918	1.7 Facility 1.7 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #778 / 918	For-Profit	-	Cynthia Noda	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
The Brennity at Tradition Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)	97 Facility 97 FL AVG 90 Rank #498 / 1072	No	9 Facility 9 FL AVG 40 Rank #1281 / 1485	Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant LLC	38	65.8% Facility 65.8% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #617 / 918	64 Facility 64 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #806 / 918	1.7 Facility 1.7 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #778 / 918	For-Profit	$100	Darlene Jeffers	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed	-
The Windsor of Cape Coral	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Cape Coral (Hancock)	94 Facility 94 FL AVG 90 Rank #525 / 1072	Yes	33 Facility 33 FL AVG 40 Rank #863 / 1485	Santa Barbara Alf LLC	41	53.7% Facility 53.7% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #411 / 918	50 Facility 50 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #730 / 918	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #457 / 918	For-Profit	$3,500	Gina M. Rath	1 Bed	-
American House The Palms	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Fort Myers (Winkler)	80 Facility 80 FL AVG 90 Rank #589 / 1072	Yes	59 Facility 59 FL AVG 40 Rank #367 / 1485	Vop Ft. Myers, LLC	24	62.5% Facility 62.5% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #567 / 918	29 Facility 29 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #462 / 918	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #457 / 918	For-Profit	$3,350	William Brewster	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A+
Sun Towers Retirement Community	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Sun City Center	286 Facility 286 FL AVG 90 Rank #8 / 1072	No	54 Facility 54 FL AVG 40 Rank #447 / 1485	Sun City Center Associates, Ltd.(L.p.)	37	37.8% Facility 37.8% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #208 / 918	43 Facility 43 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #656 / 918	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #457 / 918	For-Profit	-	Haley Bauguss	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	A+
Brookdale Bayshore	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Tampa	190 Facility 190 FL AVG 90 Rank #50 / 1072	Yes	53 Facility 53 FL AVG 40 Rank #472 / 1485	Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC	41	53.7% Facility 53.7% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #411 / 918	47 Facility 47 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #699 / 918	1.1 Facility 1.1 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #330 / 918	For-Profit	$15,500	Anne Giehl	Private Rooms	A+
The Gallery at North Port	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	North Port	108 Facility 108 FL AVG 90 Rank #404 / 1072	Yes	40 Facility 40 FL AVG 40 Rank #724 / 1485	Nx North Port Operator LLC	6	- Facility - FL AVG 52.9% Rank #1 / 918	6 Facility 6 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #76 / 918	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #166 / 918	Not-For-Profit	-	Craig Karczmer	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-
The Pavilion of East Tampa	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Tampa (Old Seminole Heights)	135 Facility 135 FL AVG 90 Rank #197 / 1072	Yes	46 Facility 46 FL AVG 40 Rank #589 / 1485	Tampa Al Opco LLC	80	67.5% Facility 67.5% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #661 / 918	118 Facility 118 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #905 / 918	1.5 Facility 1.5 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #694 / 918	For-Profit	$21,000	Doris Rangel	-	-
American House Boynton Beach	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Boynton Beach	145 Facility 145 FL AVG 90 Rank #163 / 1072	No	51 Facility 51 FL AVG 40 Rank #502 / 1485	Ca Senior Boynton Operator, LLC	2	50% Facility 50% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #340 / 918	2 Facility 2 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #29 / 918	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #166 / 918	For-Profit	-	Renata Leroy	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these independent living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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 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.

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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.

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