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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Discovery Village At Naples
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Naples (South Naples)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 107
Rank #74 / 328
B-Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #307 / 538
Britton (Naples) Trs LLC38
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #285 / 301
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #205 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #145 / 301
For-Profit$3,500Christopher Clark1 Bed / 2 BedC+
The Barclay at Pasadena
IL
AL
MC
South Pasadena
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 107
Rank #45 / 328
B-No
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 40
Rank #67 / 538
Pasadena Avenue Tenant LLC54
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #184 / 301
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #241 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #145 / 301
For-Profit$13,000Karen ArwayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Heartis Venice LLC
IL
AL
MC
RC
Venice
211
Facility 211
FL AVG 107
Rank #19 / 328
ANo
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 40
Rank #319 / 538
Cpf - Rosebud Venice Operations, LLC8
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #45 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$0Hope Owens--
The Windsor at San Pablo
IL
Jacksonville (Beach Haven)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 107
Rank #117 / 328
AYes
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 40
Rank #419 / 538
San Pablo Alf, LLC21
14%
Facility 14%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #33 / 301
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #102 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$0Theresa Mark--
The Villas of Casa Celeste
IL
AL
RC
Seminole
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 107
Rank #162 / 328
B+Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #307 / 538
Kona Alf, LLC40
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #184 / 301
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #219 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$4,000Frances Davis-A+
The Carlisle Naples
IL
AL
MC
Naples (North Naples)
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 107
Rank #109 / 328
B+Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #334 / 538
Srg Cn Management Fl, LLC35
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #148 / 301
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #180 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
For-Profit$4,500Amanda Ignasak1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Southern Life Assisted Living
IL
ADC
AL
MC
RC
Lake Placid
194
Facility 194
FL AVG 107
Rank #30 / 328
A-Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 40
Rank #472 / 538
Southern Life Operating Investments LLC44
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #44 / 301
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #238 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$1,500Natalie YeazelStudio / 1 Bed-
Atria Park of St. Joseph‘s
IL
AL
MC
Jupiter
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 107
Rank #133 / 328
B+Yes
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 40
Rank #121 / 538
Wg Jupiter, LLC29
28%
Facility 28%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #145 / 301
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #214 / 301
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #203 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Craig BaumStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
American House Boynton Beach
IL
AL
MC
RC
Boynton Beach
145
Facility 145
FL AVG 107
Rank #83 / 328
B+Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #176 / 538
Ca Senior Boynton Operator, LLC4
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #274 / 301
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #28 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$0Renata LeroyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Canterfield of Fort Myers
IL
AL
MC
Fort Myers
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 107
Rank #102 / 328
B+Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 40
Rank #307 / 538
Canterfield Of Fort Myers, LLC8
38%
Facility 38%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #220 / 301
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #65 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Amy Smith--

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Overview of Discovery Village at Naples

Discovery Village at Naples stands as a hallmark of stylish senior living, offering a comprehensive range of services that include independent senior living, assisted living places, and memory care benefits. This community is dedicated to fostering personal development through a diverse array of social avenues and health and fitness programs, ensuring residents have every opportunity to thrive in whatever aspect.

With a family-oriented environment, residents find a profound sense of ease within Discovery Village. The inclusion of social rooms and common areas promotes meaningful interactions. Meals are also a highlight, with gourmet restaurant-style dining. The community further provides on-site therapy, the option for small pets, and a reliable emergency call response system, all supported by a dedicated team available around the clock to offer professional services. Amidst lush landscaping and walking paths, residents can bask in the beauty of the outdoors, embracing a happier and fulfilled lifestyle in this Florida community

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Overview of The Barclay at Pasadena

Spend your golden years vibrantly with The Barclay at Pasadena, an excellent community in South Pasadena, FL for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents here are equipped with top-notch and personalized care services to maintain their comfort and well-being while preserving their independence. From assistance with tasks like medication management, mobility, and personal care to bright and spacious accommodations, this community has it all for a comfortable living experience.

Those living with memory conditions thrive in their safe and secure memory care unit where they can receive specialized care and programming tailored to their holistic needs while making them feel included and cared for. Fun activities and gourmet meals are also available to residents to help them maintain a well-rounded lifestyle. The living experience here is further enhanced by amenities such as a fitness center, golf simulator room, salon, and more. Whether you’re looking for comfort or fun, The Barclay at Pasadena has it all for you.

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Overview of Heartis Venice

Heartis Venice offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Venice, Florida. Independent living means having a private living space with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care levels can happen without leaving the community. Heartis Venice has 211 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and programming. Insurance and/or HMO is accepted, giving families with one of those forms of coverage a listed way to pay for care. The Walk Score is 30 out of 100, indicating a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands. Hope Owens serves as the administrator, and CPF, Rosebud Venice Operations operates the community.

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Overview of The Windsor at San Pablo

The Windsor at San Pablo is an independent living community in Jacksonville’s Beach Haven neighborhood. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so it may suit a resident who does not need daily assistance but wants services within a community setting. The community has 120 beds, allows pets, and lets residents bring a pet to live with them. Theresa Mark serves as the administrator, and San Pablo Alf operates the community.

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Overview of The Villas of Casa Celeste

Eight years in, The Villas of Casa Celeste is a fixture at 9225 82nd Ave in Seminole, Florida, a 100-bed community that’s grown past the point of being anyone’s untested newcomer. The area scores 32 on Walk Score, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can knock out a few errands on foot, but for most trips, you’re getting in a car.

Florida’s inspection process for this community has tended to circle back to medication management, staff credentials, and dietary and food service. That’s not unusual. Those three areas show up again and again across senior living inspections statewide, and they’re really about the systems behind daily care rather than anything dramatic happening in a resident’s room.

What stands out on the financial side is flexibility. The community accepts insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and VA benefits, three distinct paths that families can lean on depending on how a resident’s care ends up getting paid for. That’s not nothing when you’re trying to plan two or three years out instead of just two or three months.

At 100 beds, this is a bigger operation than a lot of the boutique-style communities you’ll come across in a Seminole search. Bigger usually means more staff on the ground and steadier shift coverage, even though the profile doesn’t spell out exact staffing numbers.

It’s a well-established, mid-sized community with real payment flexibility, which matters most for families trying to make a decision that has to hold up over the long haul.

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Overview of The Carlisle Naples

Operated by SRG CN Management FL, LLC, The Carlisle Naples is a senior living community in Naples, Florida, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one location. Amanda Ignasak serves as the administrator. The three-story community has 125 residences with one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, giving residents a choice of living spaces to fit their needs.

Residents can participate in the community’s signature programs, including Zest Wellness, Dine Your Way, and SyneRGy, which focus on wellness, dining, and social engagement. The Carlisle Naples also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

Everyday services include housekeeping, transportation, beauty services, on-site parking, a swimming pool, and fitness programs. The activities calendar features arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, games, shopping trips, and movie and theater outings, giving residents a variety of ways to stay active and connected.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees state inspections of the community. Inspection reports have generally found the community meeting health and safety standards, with occasional administrative findings involving background screening documentation. Over time, inspections have also reviewed staffing, staff training, recordkeeping, care planning, and medication storage. Families touring The Carlisle Naples should ask how these areas are managed as part of daily operations.

The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score indicating that a few nearby errands can be completed on foot. Still, most outings require a short drive. Residents and families should consider this when comparing locations throughout the Naples area.

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Overview of Southern Life Assisted Living

Committed to offering empathetic and warm care in a nurturing environment, Southern Life Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community in Lake Placid, FL, that aims to make its residents’ lives comfortable through compassionate assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 80 well-curated apartments that are designed to provide utmost comfort and to accommodate residents’ unique needs and lifestyles. Residents here can rest easy with a hardworking care team that offers support with everything from assistance with daily living and basic care to recreational activities and transportation.

The community helps its residents live a life filled with purpose by offering them a great selection of fun and engaging activities and programs that promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Residents delight in three delicious meals and snacks available throughout the day, giving them the nourishment and energy they need to stay active and healthy. Various conveniences, including salon services, on-site physician services, weekly housekeeping and linen changes with full-service laundry are available to make residents’ lives easier.

Starting Price $3,200/Month

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Overview of Atria Park of St. Joseph‘s

Atria Park of St. Joseph’s offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Jupiter, FL. In assisted living, residents keep an apartment while receiving help with dressing, bathing, and medication; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can happen within the community, which has 115 beds.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together.

A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep pets in the community; Wg Jupiter operates it, and Craig Baum administers it.

Starting Price $4,645/Month

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American House Boynton Beach

9776 Jog Rd, Boynton Beach, Fl 33437, Unites States
Overview of American House Boynton Beach

You’ll find four care types at American House Boynton Beach. It provides assisted living, respite care, independent living, and memory care in Boynton Beach, FL. Independent living leaves control of the day to the resident, with the community’s services and nothing else in terms of daily assistance. Where daily assistance comes in is assisted living; staff come in to help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other everyday tasks, while the resident keeps their own privacy beyond that.

Memory care addresses dementia-related wandering risks with supervision and a secure setting. Respite is for when a family’s caregiver is away.

The area rates as somewhat walkable with a Walk Score of 51; some nearby errands can be done on foot.

Renata Leroy runs the 145-bed community as its administrator, with Ca Senior Boynton Operator, LLC as the operator. Units range from studios up to one- and two-bedroom units. Studios are a one-person space, and two-bedroom units fit couples or a resident with a companion. Pets are permitted in the community.

Scheduled transportation can be available for planned trips. Rehabilitation services provide therapy within the community, and the Coordination of Hospice Care program organizes hospice for residents at the end of life who need it. There’s a spa and a salon here too.

Four levels in one community make it a fit for a family planning on care needs that will deepen, and for families that need short respites.

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Overview of Canterfield of Fort Myers

Canterfield of Fort Myers provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. The professional care staff encourages its residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen in the expansive neighborhood-style environment of the community.
As a Canterfield Senior Living Community, residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest while encouraging life-long learning. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as a restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a putting green, a community garden, and a fitness studio.

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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 Florida at a glance

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: 107The 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 Independent Living in Florida

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 556 independent living communities in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.