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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 559 independent living communities in FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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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: 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.

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 MartinezStudio / 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$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 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$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 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$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$1,000Kimberly 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 DegrossStudio / 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$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 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$500William Rouse1 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 Zulkowski1 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 BedA+
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 BedA+
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
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Overview of Grace Majestic Senior Residences

Discover senior living community at its finest with Grace Majestic Senior Residences, situated in the beautiful community of Hollywood, FL, providing assisted living services. Well-appointed and convenient private accommodations are available for its residents. Having a highly skilled and passionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock care and support to ensure comfort and security within the vicinity.

With its top-tier amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals based on dietary needs, an on-call physician, a television, housekeeping and laundry services, and more. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories while exploring the amazing spaces of this community. Participate in various activities to boost engagement and wellness. At Grace Majestic Senior Residences, seniors are truly assured of a blissful living experience.

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Overview of Discovery Village at the Forum

An exceptional senior living experience awaits at Discovery Village at the Forum, nestled in the heart of Fort Myers, Florida, where a carefree lifestyle brims with companionship, joy, and a plethora of enriching activities. The beautifully appointed apartment homes at Discovery Village showcase lavish details such as granite counters, designer flooring, and custom closet systems, accompanied by state-of-the-art keyless door access cards for added security and convenience. Yet, it’s not just about luxurious interiors; the Grande Clubhouse beckons residents with its graceful dining spaces, club rooms, and various captivating activities. Independent Living offers a selection of floor plans for those who relish independence, from the spacious St. John Two Bedroom to the cozy Aruba Two Bedroom. Assisted Living extends personalized care, 24-hour nursing, and an onsite Medicare-certified Home Healthcare Agency for those seeking additional support.

The thoughtfully designed SHINE® Memory Care caters to residents facing dementia challenges, emphasizing engagement and enjoyment in a warm and compassionate setting. Transportation is seamless, managed by the attentive concierge staff, handling everything from dinner reservations to heartfelt gestures like sending flowers to loved ones. Step into this resort-style community with outdoor dining areas, poolside cabanas, a bar and bistro, fitness facilities, a cinema, and a beauty parlor. At Discovery Village at the Forum, seniors thrive amidst a world of comfort, camaraderie, and endless possibilities. Beyond exquisite apartments, Discovery Village spoils residents with exclusive lifestyle programs. From delectable chef-prepared meals served on elegant chinaware to vibrant events like BINGO and the Discovery Singing Club, life here is an extraordinary experience. Impeccable housekeeping maintains a sparkling home while the dedicated health and wellness team attends to physical, mental, and spiritual needs.

 

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Overview of The Grove at Trelago

Create unforgettable moments with The Grove at Trelago, an idyllic retreat in Maitland, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents receive exceptional care for their unique needs from a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock. The community promotes a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel at ease and live up to their potential.

Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and stimulating programs encompassing exercises, live entertainment, and social interactions. Healthy meals are also important for residents’ well-being, so delightful and well-balanced dining options are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. With the community’s stress-free setting and specially designed amenities, residents enjoy a worry-free retirement.

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Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

11381 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview of Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

Situated in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens provides an extensive array of senior living choices, encompassing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious apartments with a kitchen, plenty of storage, and natural light, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment. With their person-centered memory care programs, residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to nurture their current skills, engage in purposeful activities, and live an enriched life.

Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens aims to provide seniors with a welcoming and cozy environment to age gracefully and comfortably. The community offers various assistance to make residents’ lives easier, including assistance with tasks like managing medications, personal grooming, transportation, housekeeping, and personal items delivery. With Brookdale HealthPlus, residents also take advantage of access to personalized healthcare services, including clinical care coordination and oversight directly to them. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a theater, a game room, a sports bar, and a therapy room, among others.

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Overview of The Princess Martha

Located in the vibrant heart of Downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, The Princess Martha stands as a dynamic and independent 55+ apartment community. Originally established as a grand hotel in 1924, it has since transformed into senior apartments, owned and operated by TJM Properties. Embracing the essence of independent living, The Princess Martha ensures each resident’s smooth transition into retirement, offering an all-inclusive lifestyle focused on convenience, social connections, and relaxation. With an elegant dining room serving three daily meals and an array of menu options, the Food and Dining team at The Princess Martha presents unique dining experiences, including exclusive access to a private dining area and catering services for private events. This upscale 55+ community epitomizes a comfortable and active lifestyle, supported by a team of caring and dedicated personnel devoted to providing a carefree and comprehensive living experience.
Steeped in history and beauty, Princess Martha is more than a residence; it’s a captivating haven where residents find new friends and relish shared moments amidst a community of like-minded neighbors. Residents relish the urban experience with easy access to an array of downtown offerings, including shopping, dining, museums, and parks. Nestled within walking distance of local attractions, the community boasts a bustling locale adorned with quaint shops, inviting cafes, and enriching museums. The weekly calendar at The Princess Martha brims with engaging activities and events, seven days a week—featuring everything from lively happy hours to movie nights and stimulating art classes.

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1818 Park

1818 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020
Overview of 1818 Park

Live your best years at 1818 Park, a distinct community in Hollywood, FL, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and sophisticated studio to three-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents can also keep their peace of mind with on-site management and plenty of convenient apartment features.

Cozy communal spaces and wellness opportunities are available, ensuring residents can spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming environment, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Quantum Apartments

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Quantum Apartments, a distinguished community in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance, concierge services, and convenient apartment features are provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with welcoming communal spaces. Thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options. The community has a roof terrace, a sun deck, a picnic area, a clubhouse, a business center, a fitness center, a spa, a pool, and a spacious courtyard.

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Overview of City Place Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in St. Petersburg, FL, City Place Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with purposefully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with recreation sites and amenities nearby, ideal for leisure and wellness. Restaurants and shops are also available, ensuring residents have plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community has a community center, a fitness center, a computer room, a library, and a courtyard.

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Overview of The Palace at Coral Gables

Awarded as the #1 Senior Living in America by The National Association of Homebuilders in 2014, The Palace at Coral Gables, known for its luxurious retirement living, is also considered one of the finest assisted living Coral Gables communities in Miami. The luxury building’s design and architecture draw inspiration from the Four Seasons George V Hotel in Paris, renowned for its exquisite aesthetics, and The Palace strives to achieve similar recognition in Miami. This magnificent community offers top-tier amenities and services that enhance the lifestyle of every senior. The Palace at Coral Gables is a proud member of The Palace Group, dedicated to delivering nothing but the best and extraordinary in assisted living Coral Gables.

The community is highly protected with its security and maintenance, adding to their fire-protection fire alarm system and 24-hour security system. Their elegant palace-like rooms all have private terraces that are equipped with glass windows that are also made to be hurricane-proof. Lifestyle at The Palace at Coral Gables offers concierge services, scheduled transportation, and complimentary valet parking. There are University of Miami OSHER Lifelong Learning classes weekly; a physical therapy center; an on-site Home Health Agency for health related needs; and an in-house social director planning activities and events. The Palace at Coral Gables is ranked as world-class and with the exclusive amenities offered, its title is rightfully so.

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Overview of Oak Manor Senior Living Community

Ideally situated in the serene residential area of Oak Manor Lane, Largo, FL, Oak Manor Senior Living Community is an esteemed community that offers assisted living and independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can choose the accommodation that best matches their preferences. A compassionate and highly trained team also provides top-notch care and assistance 24/7, ensuring residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Enrich retirement with a variety of engaging events and stimulating activities tailored to residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Prioritizing residents’ well-being, healthy and delicious meals are served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided to ensure residents do not miss any of their errands and doctor appointments. Make every moment of your golden years within the community’s dedicated care and purposely built amenities.

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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 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.