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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.
| The Palace Royale at Kendall | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | Miami | 510
Facility
510
FL AVG
88
Rank
#1 / 1058 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
FL AVG
40
Rank
#503 / 1487 | Kendall Healthcare Properties | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 28 | 35.7%
Facility
35.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#172 / 907 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#391 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Ricardo A Martinez | Studio / 1 bed | - |
| Vi at Lakeside Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1225 / 1487 | Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#314 / 876 | 15 | 53.3%
Facility
53.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#395 / 907 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#142 / 907 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#9 / 907 | For-Profit | $6,025 | Hauremarie Anne Simeus | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Vi at Aventura | IL AL MC NH SNF | Aventura | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
88
Rank
#855 / 1058 | No |
69
Facility
69
FL AVG
40
Rank
#223 / 1487 | Cc Aventura LLC | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#237 / 876 | 17 | 58.8%
Facility
58.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#497 / 907 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#280 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Martine Cesaire-Francois | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Terracina Grand | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Naples | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1225 / 1487 | Terracina, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 31 | 41.9%
Facility
41.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#245 / 907 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#543 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $34,000 | Pradeep Muley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Westminster Oaks Tallahassee | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tallahassee | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1429 / 1487 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 23 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#208 / 907 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#307 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Karen Myers | - | - |
| The Mayflower at Winter Park | IL AL MC NH SNF | Winter Park | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
88
Rank
#734 / 1058 | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 17 | 70.6%
Facility
70.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#699 / 907 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#307 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Kimberly Arunakul | - | - |
| Westminster St. Augustine | IL AL MC NH SNF | St. Augustine | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
88
Rank
#827 / 1058 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1404 / 1487 | Westminster Pines, Inc | 96
Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#100 / 876 | 14 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#461 / 907 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#152 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Misty Degross | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Westminster Woods on Julington Creek | IL AL MC NH SNF | Fruit Cove (Saint Johns) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1058 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1487 | Wesley Manor, Inc | 93
Facility
93
FL AVG
83
Rank
#203 / 876 | 21 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#461 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#351 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | David Berlin | - | C- |
| Addington Place at College Harbor | IL AL NH SNF | St. Petersburg | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
88
Rank
#522 / 1058 | No |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1384 / 1487 | Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 27 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#320 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Kathleen Tyler | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Canterbury Tower | IL AL NH RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
88
Rank
#873 / 1058 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1487 | Canterbury Towers, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#212 / 907 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#97 / 907 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#727 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Joyce Mitchell | - | A+ |
| Cypress Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Jacksonville (Southside) | 112
Facility
112
FL AVG
88
Rank
#360 / 1058 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | Ccrc Opco - Cypress Village, LLC | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 22 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#293 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | William Rouse | 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Westminster Baldwin Park | IL AL MC NH SNF | Orlando (Northeast Orlando) | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
88
Rank
#858 / 1058 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
FL AVG
40
Rank
#977 / 1487 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | - | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 907 | 1
Facility
1
FL AVG
33
Rank
#7 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Laure Zulkowski | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| The Glenview at Pelican Bay | IL NH SNF | Naples (North Naples) | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
88
Rank
#788 / 1058 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#955 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Moorings Park Grande Lake | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Central Naples) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 1058 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1283 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed | A+ |
| Moorings Park at Grey Oaks | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Bears Paw) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 1058 | No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1357 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
A charming community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and long-term care nursing services in Clearwater, The Preserve offers its residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. The senior living home has well-thought-of ways to make each resident’s experience hassle-free; they celebrate each individual, and the staff wants to promote their individuality by letting them do whatever interests them.
The Preserve provides comprehensive and exclusive programs, such as wellness checks, personalized care plans, assisted living activities, memory care training, and housing accommodations (transportation, maintenance, ADLs). Nursing home activities include rehabilitative therapies (physical, occupational, speech), wound care, IV therapy, injections, and hospice care.
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.
Belmont Village Coral Gables is a 10-story luxury living community in Florida. A prime feature of this community is its partnership with Baptist Health, an acclaimed healthcare provider in Miami. Through this partnership, residents at Belmont Village have access to an on-site wellness center called Live Healthy which is staffed by Baptist Health physicians and specialists. Concerns regarding nutrition, disease prevention, and rehabilitation services can easily be addressed through this unique facility. Additionally, residents can enjoy convenient online consultations with medical experts from the organization.
Belmont Village sets a high benchmark for choice and comfort in terms of senior living. They offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care services to achieve optimal wellness for every senior that stays in their residence.
Serving older adults in Sun City Center, Florida, Sun City Senior Living is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care on one campus. The two-story community has served residents for 37 years. It includes 145 units with studio and two-bedroom floor plans.
Pacifica Sun City LP operates the community, with Marco Cordovez serving as administrator and Jean St. Louis as executive director. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Housekeeping, laundry, rubbish removal, and general home maintenance are part of daily life here. The community accepts Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving eligible residents more than one way to help cover the cost of care.
Residents can join arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, music programmes, games, cards, walking clubs, weekly outings, and social events such as ice cream socials. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The outdoor areas provide space for walking and relaxing.
The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 44. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.
State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on staff training, background screening, and resident supervision rather than direct health and safety concerns. Families touring Sun City Senior Living can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.
The home’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care allows residents to remain in familiar surroundings if their care needs change over time.
Ranked as one of the best senior living communities for seniors in Fort Myers, Cypress Cove is an upscale, non-profit Life Plan Community that promotes fun and relaxation in an inviting environment. The vibrant surroundings encourage seniors to build an active social life and a purposeful lifestyle. Cypress Cove strives to empower and inspire residents to live life to the fullest in a sanctuary for tranquil retirement living.
Expect comprehensive luxury resort-style accommodations in beautiful, expansive, nature-picturesque surroundings. The premier retirement home in South Florida features amenities and services delivered with an unmatched level of service that helps with comfortable, maintenance-free senior living. These include apartments or villas for housing options, five-star dining, social events, recreational activities, five-star dining, wellness programs, and specialized care plans; these are a few of the comprehensive plans for residents to thrive and live their best lives possible.
Sixteen years in Hyde Park puts Allegro Hyde Park in an established position in one of Tampa’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 88. Tampa General Hospital is six-tenths of a mile away, which is the kind of proximity that matters when evaluating an assisted living or memory care placement. The address at 800 W Azeele St sits 1.3 miles from the city center, close enough to reach most of Tampa on foot or with minimal transit.
The mid-rise building carries independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one roof, which means residents have a path forward as care needs change without changing communities. Private room apartments run from 540 to 926 square feet across more than a dozen named floor plans. Transportation services and fitness and recreation are confirmed in the structured data; pets are welcome; and 24-hour staffing is in place. Jennifer Nies serves as Executive Director.
This is a private-pay community where Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted. Allegro Hyde Park is a multi-care-type senior living option in a genuinely walkable Tampa neighborhood, 16 years established, with a floor plan range that accommodates different space needs and a care continuum that covers independent living through memory care.
Overlooking the breathtaking views of Seminole Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale is an idyllic senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Experience comfort and security at its finest with carefully crafted accommodations, featuring a wide array of floor plans ranging from studio to two-bedroom apartments. Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale commits to providing seniors’ needs from comfortable residence to excellent clinical care, utilizing a holistic approach with a kind, compassionate, and highly trained team.
The community goes above and beyond in empowering seniors to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Create inspiring moments and interact with people with diverse perspectives to learn and experience a fulfilling retirement. Indulge in delectable and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Belmont Village Fort Lauderdale is a good place to spend your golden years in comfort and luxury surrounded by ethereal grounds and friendly individuals.
Sweet Garden ALF is an inviting community in Orlando, FL designed for residents looking for assisted living. Helping residents maintain their independence, the community offers just the right amount of assistance with daily living activities like medication management and personal care. A friendly care team is always available to attend to residents’ needs in the comfort of their carefully designed accommodations.
Residents maintain their wellness with access to various activities and wellness programs tailored to their capabilities and interests. With 24-hour security and emergency response systems in every residence, residents keep their comfort and peace of mind. At Sweet Garden ALF, residents lead the life they deserve amidst a supportive and inviting environment.
Set in the serene neighborhood of Armstrong SE, Palm Bay, FL, T Mag Elder Care is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living. Dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community provides top-tier care and assistance for a worry-free retirement. A kind and reliable team handles the maintenance and helps with daily living activities to ensure seniors thrive and live life to the fullest.
The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, encouraging residents to live an active and well-connected lifestyle. With the community supporting residents along the way, families can rest their minds knowing their loved ones are well-cared for. T Mag Elder Care is ideal for seniors aiming to maximize their independence surrounded by warmth.
Peacefully nestled in Palm Bay, FL, Jennifer’s Place is a n intimate senior living community that specializes in assisted living services. The community caters to an intimate number of six residents that allows the caregiving team to provide them with focused care and attention, from assistance with daily living activities, to personal grooming, and medication management. Each resident are provided with luxury personal suites and private bathrooms that are designed to let them relax and enjoy their personal time comfortably.
Committed to helping its residents live full lives, the community also offers a multitude of vibrant social and educational activities and health and wellness programs that help them stay on top of their health and well-being. Delicious and nutritious meals are also offered to make sure residents always eat well without the hassle of preparing their own meals. Here, residents enjoy utmost comfort and convenience amidst a blissful retirement environment.
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.
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 559 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.



















