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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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.
The Carlisle Naples
IL
AL
MC
Naples (North Naples)
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1,058
Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 42
Rank #954 / 1,427
Srg Cn Management Fl, LLC36
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #378 / 906
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #588 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$4,500Amanda Ignasak1 Bed / 2 Bed
Seascape at Naples
IL
AL
MC
Naples (Urban Estates)
179
Facility 179
FL AVG 88
Rank #75 / 1,058
No
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 42
Rank #591 / 1,427
Naples Senior Housing Opco LLC20
65%
Facility 65%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #583 / 906
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #402 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$31,700Patricia PriceStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Sanford
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 88
Rank #203 / 1,058
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 42
Rank #992 / 1,427
Bahama Bay Club LLC2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 906
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #15 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Richard Cory ShenkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Wyndham Lakes Jacksonville
IL
AL
MC
RC
Jacksonville
258
Facility 258
FL AVG 88
Rank #11 / 1,058
Yes
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 42
Rank #19 / 1,427
Pacifica Augustine Road, LLC42
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$27,500Danielle Ashby-
Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility
IL
AL
MC
Lakeland (John Cox)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
No
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 42
Rank #151 / 1,427
Lakeland Alf Management LLC28
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$4,698Sangeeta S Raut-
Grand Living at Coral Gables
IL
AL
MC
Coral Gables (Industrial Section)
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
Yes
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 42
Rank #29 / 1,427
Shp Vi Greco Coral Gables Owner, LLC5
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #505 / 906
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #204 / 906
3.0
Facility 3.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #889 / 906
For-Profit-Lisette Valdes-BritoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
IL
AL
MC
Lakeland
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 88
Rank #494 / 1,058
Yes
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 42
Rank #114 / 1,427
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC45
31%
Facility 31%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #134 / 906
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$10,774Tyrus Hawkins-
The Barrington
IL
AL
Largo
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 88
Rank #494 / 1,058
Yes
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 42
Rank #323 / 1,427
Gv Largo Opco LLC37
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #139 / 906
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit-Jessica Sisti-Lewis1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mt Dora
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 42
Rank #591 / 1,427
Waterman Communities, Inc24
58%
Facility 58%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #474 / 906
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #389 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
Non-Profit$5,625Ingrid Piedrahita-
Westminster Shores
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg (Bahama Shores)
103
Facility 103
FL AVG 88
Rank #416 / 1,058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Westminster Shores, Inc20
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
Non-Profit$3,500Laura Pesano-

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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 Seascape at Naples

A proud member of Retirement Unlimited, Seascapes at Naples in Florida offers services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care that has been praised for its high-quality service. The environment gives off a warm and comfortable setting for seniors needing assistance with personal care and daily living activities to take advantage of and have all the fun under the sun.

A retirement home built on luxury and graceful living, Seascapes offers something for everyone as they understand and celebrate its unique residents. Residents of all living options are guaranteed to live a life of ease with the comfort and convenience of their all-inclusive features, such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping, and linen services, housekeeping.

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Overview of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

Experience a Caribbean-style lifestyle with Bahama Bay Club, a charming senior living community set in the ethereal West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a wide array of beautifully designed and elegant residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom suites, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and security. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ living conditions, the community works hard to deliver top-notch care and assistance.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Bahama Bay Club and live every moment of your best years exploring new interests and gaining meaningful experiences. Maintain an active lifestyle with diverse wellness programs. Dining is an experience with delectable and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Live in opulence with the extraordinary community of Bahamay Bay Club.

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Wyndham Lakes Jacksonville

10660 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1076
Overview of Wyndham Lakes Jacksonville

Wyndham Lakes Jacksonville is a 258-bed skilled nursing facility located in Jacksonville, Florida, under the management of operator JV LTC Holdings LLC and administrator Danielle Ashby. The multi-tier campus coordinates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and post-acute rehabilitation tracks, maintaining a high occupancy rate of 92.1%. Positioned near local resources in a highly walkable urban neighborhood featuring a Walk Score of 94, the facility serves a blend of short-term Medicare rehabilitation patients and long-term Medicaid residents.

Government compliance profiles managed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration track a steady regulatory history, noting 42 total deficiencies across 42 evaluations over more than ten years. This operational baseline represents an annual average of 2.3 citations, which remains 50% below the broader Florida state norm. State field examiners during an October 2025 routine review identified two minor issues regarding resident rights and staff medication training, while an earlier April 2022 review cited three omissions in corporate risk management and background screening procedures. In contrast, separate complaint audits conducted during 2023 and 2024 were finalized with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. While the operator has been assessed six historical fines amounting to $27,500, public registries indicate an absence of critical immediate jeopardy citations or severe enforcement bans.

Regarding clinical operations, internal nursing teams deliver an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct resident care daily, tracking just under the state standard. On-site staff members supervise medication delivery, administer personal care, and guide physical rehabilitation routines. The community infrastructure is pet-friendly and integrates an indoor movie theater, a coffee bar, and secure outdoor gardens. Daily life involves chef-prepared meals alongside a recreational calendar featuring physical fitness classes, scriptural studies, and cognitive training games.

Older adults requiring short-term medical recovery or transition care after a hospital stay can look to this high-occupancy community’s established rehabilitation frameworks. Typical Medicare admissions utilize the facility for an average of 16 days, whereas long-term Medicaid placement clients maintain an average residency of ten months.

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Overview of Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility

Providing a safe and serene environment for seniors, Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility in Polk County, Lakeland, FL is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Enjoy personalized attention and the comfort of having access to a comprehensive geriatric-trained medical support team. With access to physical, occupational and speech therapies, residents who need to recover, regain their strength and mobility, or maintain their skills, are provided with the services they need.

Residents live actively and vibrantly with a daily activities program carefully planned to accommodate residents’ functional level. Committed to providing residents the highest quality of care, the community ensures its dedicated care team undergo continuous training and assessments to ensure their skills and knowledge are always up to date. With a wide array of services even for end-of-life care, residents are guaranteed to successfully age in place in Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility.

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Overview of Grand Living at Coral Gables

Age blissfully at Grand Living at Coral Gables, a dedicated community in Coral Gables, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its comprehensive care options, residents receive top-notch care for their special needs and preferences. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, so residents enjoy a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and exceptional services, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills
Sunburst Community Care - Lakeland Hills offers a full continuum of trusted and affordable senior care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community caters to seniors wanting a social lifestyle and comfortable living spaces, providing an array of services designed to enhance comfort and foster companionship. With a dedicated care team and a variety of amenities, residents can enjoy peace of mind and an active lifestyle.

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Overview of The Barrington

The Barrington Senior Living is an exceptional assisted living community in the vibrant city of Largo, Florida. From the serene courtyards to the inviting bistro, theater, and salon, every space has been thoughtfully designed to provide ultimate comfort and care. Indulge in the delightful experience of restaurant-style dining, where delectable meals cater to every resident’s taste.

The Barrington’s apartments are carefully designed to ensure maximum comfort and a smooth transition for seniors. They offer a stunning entrance and elegant common areas adorned with designer touches. They also have a variety of apartment floor plans, each designed to exude unparalleled comfort and style. As a pet-friendly community, The Barrington warmly welcomes furry companions. The Barrington has affordable prices accompanied by services and amenities to ensure every resident’s happiness and well-being.

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Overview of The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community

Situated on Waterman Avenue, The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Mount Dora, Florida, that offers personal care. Operating for 11 years under the ownership of Waterman Communities, Inc., the community can accommodate up to 100 residents.

The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, with a Walk Score of 46. This suggests that some nearby destinations are accessible on foot, but most errands still require transportation.

Recent state inspections have reported no deficiencies. However, earlier reviews identified opportunities to strengthen resident care documentation, health assessments, staff training, dietary practices, and medication management.

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Westminster Shores

125 56Th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Overview of Westminster Shores

Westminster Shores is a community committed to providing excellent service that blends arts, culture, and dining. Catering to independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing care, the home places a lot of importance on the intelligent use of interior design to boost one’s creativity and maintain a healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. They value the freedom of residents to spend their days the way they want without compromising the quality of care they deserve, ensuring a life well lived and enjoyed.

At Westminster Shores, you’ll find everything you need with their quality amenities and helpful services. One of the trusted choices in St. Petersburg, the senior living homes tries to ensure that residents maintain an active lifestyle which is they offer an exclusive My W Life, a premier wellness program that cultivates a lifestyle that help maintain freedom and active senior living experience, such as entertainment programs, educational activities, and delicious meal plans.

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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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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 551 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.