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Brookdale Deer Creek

2403 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Overview of Brookdale Deer Creek

Nestled in Deerfield Beach, Florida, Brookdale Deer Creek offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors in a beautiful setting. The community provides the comforts of home without the stress, chores, and hassles that come with homeownership, and it also offers resort-style amenities complete with luxury features. Brookdale Deer Creek features a marble-floored entryway and a gorgeous European-feeling courtyard complete with a central fountain. The community offers a continuum of care, allowing residents to transition to higher levels of care without having to move.

Upon arrival, residents receive a personalized care assessment to ensure they receive the help tailored to their needs. The staff is available 24/7 to be alerted to any emergencies. As an assisted living resident, individuals can enjoy a wide range of creative pursuits, hobby groups, fitness classes, and off-site trips to experience the best that Deerfield Beach has to offer. For memory care residents, the community provides a full calendar of programs, including dementia-friendly activities like gardening, reminiscing, and painting, all designed to help residents live a rich life full of meaning.

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Overview of Forest Trace Senior Living

Forest Trace Senior Living in Lauderhill, Florida, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Independent living, assisted living, and memory care are available in one community, so a resident whose needs change over time may not need to move elsewhere. The home has 262 beds. Pets are allowed, which may let a resident continue living with a pet.

Insurance or an HMO is accepted as a payment option. Laura Fusaro serves as administrator, and Pacifica Lauderhill operates the community. Chef prepared meals are served in a dining room, with a heated pool, yoga and Pilates studio, daily fitness classes, arts and crafts, and off campus trips offering choices for exercise, recreation, and outings. Onsite physical therapy supports rehabilitation without requiring transportation to another location.

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Spring Haven Senior Living

1225 Havendale Blvd Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Overview of Spring Haven Senior Living

Spring Haven Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Winter Haven, Florida. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep 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 at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. That makes Spring Haven a possible fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, as well as for a family seeking temporary care. The community has 200 beds, with studio and one-bedroom housing; a studio has one private room, while a one-bedroom has a separate bedroom.

Special diets are available for residents with dietary requirements, and scheduled transportation is available for planned trips. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to make occasional nearby outings independently.

Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted as payment options. Christopher Matthew Atkins serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Terraces at Hollywood

With a 200-bed capacity, The Terraces at Hollywood offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Hollywood, FL. Residents receive continuous clinical support with licensed nurses and CNAs on-site, as well as 24-hour staffing. Along with assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping services are also available for convenience. Moreover, respite services are provided for short-term stays, giving family caregivers time to rest.

The home has a variety of one- and two-bedroom residences available, accommodating those who prefer to live alone or share with someone. Rehabilitation services are also available, providing recovery support for those who require it. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted payment options.

Residents have access to a pool, library, spa, and patio, offering places for swimming, reading, personal care, and outdoor time. Transportation services also help residents travel for off-campus appointments. Elizabeth Cartwright serves as the administrator, and SNH Se Tenant Trs operates the community. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 72 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Grand Living at Tamaya

Situated in Duval County, Jacksonville, FL, Grand Living at Tamaya is an excellent senior living community that offers independent, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides a team of highly-skilled caregivers that provide residents with compassionate care and services, including help with daily living activities and medication management. With RN oversight and consistent collaboration with residents’ physicians, the dedicated team of professionals is equipped to keep residents thriving.

There’s so much to enjoy with a broad range of amenities that provides inviting spaces for a wide array of activities. Here, residents enjoy a Grand Spa and Fitness Center, featuring a fully-equipped fitness studio, a full-time Director of Fitness, a full-service salon, massage rooms, offices for visiting medical professionals, and a refreshing pool for leisure and exercise. Residents are also provided with exquisite dining experience–from the Bistro to Casual Dining, and Fine Dining to room service, or in their own kitchen, they are able to enjoy savory dishes however, wherever they want.

Starting Price $5,220/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Westminster St. Augustine

235 Towerview Dr, St. Augustine, FL 32092
Overview of Westminster St. Augustine

Westminster St. Augustine provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community services in St. Augustine, FL. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available around the clock. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 36 beds, a smaller size where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care levels can support a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Housing includes studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom options. A resident can choose a single private space, while the larger layouts can accommodate a couple or companion. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 15 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

Rehabilitation services are available at the community, so residents can receive rehabilitation without leaving for a separate setting. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to keep a pet at Westminster St. Augustine. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Medicaid can matter when savings may not cover a long stay, while private pay allows a family to pay directly. Misty Degross serves as administrator, and Westminster Pines operates the community.

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Overview of Grace Majestic Senior Residences

Grace Majestic Senior Residences offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Hollywood, FL. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 6 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give each resident a room of their own, and the community is in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood. Medicaid, Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, and Workers Compensation are accepted payment options; Diane Walker serves as administrator, and Grace Majestic Senior Residence operates the community. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially.

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Nami Home 2

11120 Sw 10Th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Overview of Nami Home 2

Based in Pembroke Pines, FL, Nami Home 2 is a peaceful community for those who need reliable assisted living services. The community caters to residents in need of assistance with their daily living activities and those who require support in managing their memory-related conditions. With access to services like personal care assistance, medication management, and memory care, residents are guaranteed to stay well-cared for even as their needs change.

Each accommodation is equipped with 24/7 security and emergency response systems for a safe and secure environment. The combination of healthy meals and enriching activities guarantees well-maintained health and well-being. Catering to only a few residents, the community allows for truly personalized care and focused attention.

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Overview of A & C Living Faith Home

A & C Living Faith Home offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palm Bay, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living supports private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Together, these options may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without moving to a different community.

With five beds, A & C Living Faith Home is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. That setting may suit someone who prefers a smaller home. Private and semi-private rooms give residents the choice of a single room or sharing with a companion. Medicaid is accepted, which matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Crystel Elusma Escarment serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF

Set in the blissful neighborhood of Tampa, FL, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF is an intimate and inviting senior living community that offers an ideal space for assisted living. Residents here are well-cared for and supported with a reliable team of care experts available to offer various assistance. Snug and spacious accommodations provide residents with a relaxing space for enjoying their personal times, taking their well-deserved rest, or inviting their family and friends over.

Dedicated to helping residents live a vibrant and fulfilling retirement experience, Larry’s Family 1 Care ALF regularly conducts an array of engaging activities with something for everyone to enjoy. Delectable meals are also offered to give residents the convenience of not having to prepare their own meals. Here, the community, residents, their families, and caregivers work in collaboration for a harmonious living experience that benefits all.

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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