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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

Compare Independent Living around Florida

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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B & B Angel’s Home LLC

150 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Overview of B & B Angel’s Home

B & B Angel’s Home LLC, located in the peaceful neighborhood of Port St. Lucie, FL, is a classic senior living community offering assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from a selection of spacious and cozy accommodations tailored to their preferences. The community is dedicated to providing its residents with a place to call home that is both enriching and convenient throughout their stay.

A highlight of this one-of-a-kind community is the wide array of amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful and healthy meals, housekeeping and laundry services, and more. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions all the way. Participate in a robust calendar of social activities and life-enrichment programs for continuing engagement and growth. With B & B Angel’s Home LLC, seniors are guaranteed an empowering and secure retirement.

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Overview of Discovery Village at Boynton Beach

Experience a vibrant and luxurious senior living lifestyle at Discovery Village at Boynton Beach, located in the heart of Palm Beach County, Florida. Situated just north of Delray Beach, this community offers retirees a haven focused on community, care, and comfort. Residents revel in a resort-style environment, adorned with exquisite dining options, salons, fitness centers, and an array of amenities. Discovery Village caters to diverse needs, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a specialized Memory Care program tailored for seniors facing Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions.

Enriched by Boynton Beach’s suburban charm, residents enjoy leisurely walks along the boardwalk, exploring the Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands, and visiting Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market. Transportation services facilitate easy access to appointments, religious services, dining outings, and more. The community prides itself on immaculate suites and apartments maintained by dedicated housekeeping and maintenance staff. At Discovery Village at Boynton Beach, life is an opportunity to thrive, connect, and embrace the golden years with grace and joy.

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Overview of Discovery Village Vero Beach

If you’re looking for a retirement community that feels like a tropical vacation that never ends, look no further than Discovery Village at Vero Beach, Florida. This sunny, vibrant location provides the perfect combo of amenities, senior lifestyle programs, and personalized care that makes for a senior living paradise. There are two lifestyle options, Active Independent Living and Assisted Living, both of which get you a maintenance-free apartment home or suite near the fun-filled activities that await along Florida’s Treasure Coast. From showering or bathing assistance and in-room dining service to insulin administration and pharmacy coordination, their empathy-driven philosophy ensures you or a loved one receives all the best practices in Assisted living while still fostering independence and freedom.

The comfortable apartments go above and beyond in class and functionality, offering you stunning views of the Atlantic beaches and the everyday hustle and bustle of Floridian life. And if you don’t feel like going too far, Discovery Village offers amenities like restaurant-style dining with table service, an outdoor swimming pool, a game room, a multitude of scenic walking paths and communal space as well as tons of daily activities, recreation and social events. Spend your golden years living in unparalleled comfort and style at Discovery Village at Vero Beach.

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Overview of Chanel Nursing Care ALF

Dedicated to improving seniors’ welfare, Chanel Nursing Care ALF, Corp. is a trusted senior living community situated in the harmonious neighborhood of South West 43rd Street, Miami, FL, offering assisted living. With cozy and purposely-built residences, the community accommodates up to six residents. Ease your worries with a kind and reliable team helping with your daily necessities.

A jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs accompanies seniors as they make the most of their best years. With seniors’ comfort and convenience in mind, the community also offers transportation and appointment management to ensure they do no miss out on any of their schedules. Chanel Nursing Care ALF, Corp. is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence surrounded by a warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Riviera Senior Living

Situated in Holly Hill, Florida, near the beautiful Halifax River, Riviera Senior Living is a remarkable senior living community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. With round-the-clock care and a dedicated team, seniors can access assistance with daily activities, medication management, and diabetic care. Residents can also savor delicious meals from a chef-inspired menu, making dining a delightful experience.

Riviera Senior Living strives to offer a vibrant and enriching lifestyle for its residents. The community features a range of amenities, including a fitness center, billiards lounge, and various activities such as wine tastings and day outings. With options for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, residents can choose the perfect space to call home while enjoying a stress-free retirement.

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Overview of Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

Stratford Court of Palm Harbor is a welcoming independent and assisted living community located in sunny Palm Harbor, Florida. Catering to seniors aged 62 and older, the community features warm, elegant spaces and top-notch amenities. Residents can enjoy a relaxing morning by the waterfront, challenge friends to a round of golf, or take a refreshing swim in the pool. With a dedicated team, Stratford Court provides skilled assistance, making daily life enjoyable and stress-free.

The community aims to create a happy and comfortable environment for its residents, offering a variety of engaging activities in unique common areas, encouraging social interactions and hobbies. With thoughtfully designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, residents can personalize their homes, ensuring they feel right at home in this welcoming community.

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Brookdale West Palm Beach

6100 Common Cir, West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Overview of Brookdale West Palm Beach

Set in the charming neighborhood of Common Circle, West Palm Beach, FL is the reliable senior living community of Brookdale West Palm Beach offering assisted living and independent living. Featuring snug and sophisticated residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. Moreover, a team of kind and highly trained professionals strive to help seniors with their daily living activities and personal needs 24/7 for a worry-free retirement.

Try new hobbies and rediscover old interests with a wide array of engaging activities and exciting programs catering to residents’ interests and strengths. Brookdale West Palm Beach also provides delightful dining options and concierge services to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, a library, a game room, transportation, and serene walking paths, ensuring seniors have a joyous and well-engaged retirement.

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Overview of Plaza Gardenia Apartments

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Hialeah, FL, Plaza Gardenia Apartments is a welcoming community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Laundry spaces and utilities are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Thriving local amenities and entertainment spaces surround the area, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With convenient kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents make the most of their best years amidst the community’s vibrant and inviting environment.

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Overview of Fort Myers Independent Living

Senior independent living doesn’t mean you need to go about your retirement years all on your own. With the warm and welcoming independent living community of Fort Myers Independent Living, communal environments have never been so inviting. Ease into your cozy new home, fully furnished and equipped with all the utilities and amenities you could ever need, along with living assistance such as on-site laundry, medical services access, transportation arrangements, and two hearty meals plus snacks served daily.

Relax in beautifully designed communal areas and get to know your fellow residents; make a lifelong friend or two, and enjoy new adventures together. If your senior apartments need a change of pace, however, the home is nearby the local library, river walk, and the downtown area.

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Overview of Harborchase of Boynton Beach

Harborchase of Boynton Beach is a 160-bed senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, transitional memory care, and full memory care services alongside short-term respite options. The property provides restaurant-style dining options and structured daily programs structured to support residents at varying care levels.

Oversight records maintained by the state detail five total citations across six separate health department evaluations since the property commenced operations. Annually, this calculates to an average of 1.7 infractions, a metric that outpaces the standard Florida senior facility baseline by 83%. Since five of those six state visits turned up at least one minor regulatory mark on the initial paperwork, the home has rarely maintained a zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews.

Government logs show no signs of systemic or recurring compliance themes; instead, the community established excellent consistency by securing completely clear results during its four most recent evaluations spanning from August 2023 through August 2025. Furthermore, the provider has never been penalized with administrative fines or severe state enforcement actions.

Individuals researching regional senior placement options can analyze these early regulatory outcomes to gauge the campus’s day-to-day management. Because the public tracking database verifies that initial setup hurdles were quickly corrected to achieve a multi-year run of flawless inspections, the files indicate an attentive operating framework. Planning an in-person tour of the building is an excellent method to observe the restaurant facilities firsthand, look over the memory care wings, and discuss care transitions with the supervisors.

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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.