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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-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. 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. 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.
Grand Living at Coral Gables
IL
AL
MC
Coral Gables (Industrial Section)
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 107
Rank #102 / 328
C-Yes
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 40
Rank #11 / 538
Shp Vi Greco Coral Gables Owner, LLC9
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #300 / 301
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #175 / 301
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #293 / 301
For-Profit$5,500Lisette Valdes-BritoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Lake Orienta
IL
AL
MC
Altamonte Springs
170
Facility 170
FL AVG 107
Rank #53 / 328
D-Yes
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #74 / 538
Bkd Lake Orienta, LLC77
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #285 / 301
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 33
Rank #298 / 301
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #262 / 301
For-Profit$73,775Jeanne WhartonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Bright Morning Star ALF
IL
AL
MC
NH
Chuluota
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 107
Rank #292 / 328
A+No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #483 / 538
Brigth Morning Star Assisted Living Facility, Inc3
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #1 / 301
For-Profit$0Roseline Carline Clerge--
T Mag Elder Care LLC
IL
AL
MC
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 107
Rank #319 / 328
ANo
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #520 / 538
T Mag Elder Care LLC4
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #28 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$0Antoinette King--
Royal Dalton House the
IL
AL
MC
RC
Homosassa
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 107
Rank #218 / 328
A+No
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 40
Rank #313 / 538
The Royal Dalton House LLC8
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #1 / 301
For-Profit$0Michael R Whyte--
Freedom Pointe Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
The Villages
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 107
Rank #94 / 328
A-Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #428 / 538
Ccrc - Freedom Pointe At The Villages, LLC24
21%
Facility 21%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #77 / 301
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$0Erin Anne Mccormick--
Atlantic Shores Retirement Residence
IL
AL
Pompano Beach (Country Club Isles)
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 107
Rank #284 / 328
C+Yes
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 40
Rank #292 / 538
Your Legacy Managing Group LLC19
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #194 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #242 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Eliezer MerisierStudio / Semi-Private RoomsA+
Brookdale at Home® West Palm Beach
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
West Palm Beach
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 107
Rank #218 / 328
CYes
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #343 / 538
Vop Wpb, LLC30
37%
Facility 37%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #215 / 301
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #251 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #242 / 301
For-Profit$12,658Shawn Gibbons-A+
The Opal at Spring Hill
IL
ADC
AL
MC
Spring Hill
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 107
Rank #239 / 328
B-No
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 40
Rank #331 / 538
Spring Hill Osl Operating LLC30
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #135 / 301
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #200 / 301
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #185 / 301
For-Profit$3,000Anniina KatesPrivate Rooms-
Brentwood at Fore Ranch
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ocala
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 107
Rank #117 / 328
B-Yes
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 40
Rank #366 / 538
Ocala Assisted Living, LLC62
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #205 / 301
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #264 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$5,100Terri MohlerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other FL independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 556 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Grand Living at Coral Gables

Grand Living at Coral Gables offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Coral Gables, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own 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 combination may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 130 beds in the Industrial Section neighborhood. Housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences, with a studio offering one private space and a two bedroom layout giving a couple the option to move together or providing room for a companion.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehab allows a resident to receive rehabilitation during a limited stay. Residents can use an outdoor pool, salon and spa, Forum Theatre, and art studio for recreation, personal care, performances, and creative activities on site.

Grand Taste Dining Venues provide chef prepared dining, while the LUMINATIONS Memory Care program is designed for residents receiving memory care. A chauffeured vehicle is available for medical appointments, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 92 makes the area a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Lisette Valdes-Brito serves as the administrator, and Shp Vi Greco Coral Gables Owner operates the community.

Contact Grand Living at Coral Gables

Overview of Brookdale Lake Orienta

Brookdale Lake Orienta is a luxury senior living community located in the scenic neighborhood of Altamonte Springs, Florida, offering a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents benefit from a continuum of care that allows them to stay in the community even as their care needs evolve. Their compassionate team is available 24/7 to address emergencies, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.

Brookdale Lake Orienta’s mission is to provide a vibrant, fulfilling lifestyle for seniors by handling all cooking, cleaning, and household chores, allowing residents to focus on enjoying their golden years. With the community’s Brookdale HealthPlus, residents can access personalized healthcare, including onsite preventive care services, clinical care coordination, and oversight provided by certified professionals. Residents enjoy creative pursuits with a full activity calendar or relax in the courtyard, garden, or private dining room. Additional features like a game room, billiards, community rooms, and an ice cream parlor further enhance the living experience, making every day enjoyable and enriching.

$4,290/Month

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Overview of Bright Morning Star ALF

You’ll find nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care at Bright Morning Star ALF in Chuluota, FL. As a nursing home, it has licensed nursing care on-site. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication.

Independent living stays private, with community services included and daily care left out. Where wandering is a concern, the memory care level is secured and supervised.

Bright Morning Star Assisted Living Facility Inc. operates the home, and Roseline Carline Clerge is the administrator. Medicaid is accepted, so anyone who qualifies has a route to pay once personal savings run low.

Six beds keep the household small, and familiarity among residents and staff comes with that. With four levels of care in one place, rising needs don’t have to mean a different community.

Contact Bright Morning Star ALF

Overview of T Mag Elder Care

T Mag Elder Care provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Palm Bay, FL. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having several care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving between care levels does not require leaving the community.

With five beds, T Mag Elder Care is a small community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Payment options include Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Antoinette King serves as the administrator, and the community may be a good fit for someone who needs memory care or daily support in a small setting.

Contact T Mag Elder Care LLC

Overview of Royal Dalton House The

Royal Dalton House The offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Homosassa, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides 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. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, Royal Dalton House The may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 76 beds, and Michael R Whyte serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a setting dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. Restaurant style meals prepared daily by an accomplished chef give residents a dining setting for meals at the community, while salon and barber services let them arrange grooming there. A movie theater and golf putting green provide on site options for films and putting practice, and a large secure courtyard with fountains and landscaping offers outdoor space within a secured setting.

Contact Royal Dalton House the

Overview of Freedom Pointe Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

Freedom Pointe Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in The Villages, Florida, offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community. The community has 135 beds.

Restaurant-style, chef-prepared dining means meals are prepared fresh on site, with special diets available for residents who have specific nutritional needs. A pool, salon or spa, outdoor walking, biking, and nature trails offer ways to exercise and spend time outdoors. Scheduled transportation, group fitness, lifelong learning, and rehabilitation services add options for errands, learning, and therapy within the community’s services.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Erin Anne McCormick serves as the administrator, and Ccrc, Freedom Pointe At The Villages operates the community.

Starting Price $3,780/Month

Contact Freedom Pointe Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Atlantic Shores Retirement Residence

Beautifully set in the scenic neighborhood of Pompano Beach, FL, Atlantic Shores Retirement Residence is an exceptional community that offers independent living and assisted living. Alongside top-tier care around the clock, beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living, as housekeeping and laundry services are taken care of.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and healthy dining options. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Atlantic Shores Retirement Residence

Overview of Brookdale at Home® West Palm Beach

Operated by Vop Wpb, LLC, Brookdale at Home® West Palm Beach is an assisted living community in West Palm Beach, Florida, that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home services. With 48 years of experience, the community has a 76-bed capacity on one campus, allowing older adults to remain in a familiar setting as their care needs evolve. Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and private pay are also accepted.

The surrounding neighborhood is slightly walkable with a Walk Score of 26, suggesting that some destinations are reachable on foot and others are more easily accessed by transportation. Its setting is also near golf courses, walking trails, the airport, and the beach.

A fitness center, therapy room, library, café/bistro, walking paths, a courtyard and garden, a pool, a theater, a game room, and private dining rooms are available in a pet-friendly environment. Furthermore, concierge services, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, beauty, and barber services are offered. To enrich daily living, cooking classes, dancing, exercise programs, gardening, music activities, arts and crafts, games, card groups, Readers’ Theater, movie nights, and trivia competitions are also offered. Older adults receiving memory care are also encouraged to participate in specialized programming within a secure setting.

State inspections have identified opportunities to improve documentation, record management, resident rights, and emergency preparedness, which were corrected. The community also continues to operate under regulatory oversight while supporting residents throughout changing care needs.

Contact Brookdale at Home® West Palm Beach

Overview of The Opal at Spring Hill

The Opal at Spring Hill offers assisted living, adult day care, independent living, and memory care in Spring Hill, Florida. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private room, while adult day care provides care during daytime hours. Independent living suits residents who want private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time, including someone who may need a more supervised setting later. The community has 65 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a single private living space. Respite care supports a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Payment options include Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits. An eligible resident or veteran may use those benefits toward care. Secure outdoor courtyards, cognitive therapies, signature fitness classes, painting, and crafting give residents several ways to spend time and stay engaged.

A beauty and barber shop provides grooming services on site. An on-site physician and physical therapy support medical and rehabilitation needs without arranging those services elsewhere. Anniina Kates serves as administrator, and Spring Hill Osl Operating operates the community.

Contact The Opal at Spring Hill

Overview of Brentwood at Fore Ranch

Located in the harmonious residential area of South West 48th Avenue, Ocala, FL, is the blissful senior living community of Brentwood at Fore Ranch that provides assisted living and memory support. Experience care and support that best matches your needs and preferences with a dedicated and highly trained team available around the clock. Moreover, the community employs an exclusive Daypulse Approach for individuals with memory-related needs to ensure they are not hassled in their daily lives through patterned activities.

Brentwood at Fore Ranch respects residents’ boundaries and provides them with assistance when it is needed and wants to maximize their independence. With engaging activities and enjoyable programs, seniors have more opportunities to create meaningful interactions and unforgettable moments with friends. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and well-balanced dining options catering to dietary needs and preferences. Brentwood at Fore Ranch is ideal for seniors looking to make the most out their best years without the fear of being alone.

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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.