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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. 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.
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.
The Pavilion of East Tampa
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tampa (Old Seminole Heights)
135
Facility 135
FL AVG 107
Rank #94 / 328
D+Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #210 / 538
Tampa Al Opco LLC71
41%
Facility 41%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #243 / 301
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 33
Rank #294 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #242 / 301
For-Profit$21,000Doris Rangel-
Woodmont Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Tallahassee
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 107
Rank #173 / 328
DYes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #355 / 538
Northstar Senior Living Inc85
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 33
Rank #297 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #218 / 301
For-Profit$82,931Brittany NicholsStudio / 1 Bed
Lincolnshire Assisted Living
IL
AL
Clearwater
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 107
Rank #289 / 328
DNo
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #176 / 538
American Advanced Senior Care LLC36
47%
Facility 47%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #269 / 301
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 33
Rank #270 / 301
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #256 / 301
For-Profit$11,000Holden HayesPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Nami Home Inc.
IL
AL
MC
NH
Pembroke Pines
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 107
Rank #292 / 328
A+No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #483 / 538
Nami Home, Inc12
17%
Facility 17%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #49 / 301
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 33
Rank #36 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
For-Profit$0Namivian MoralesPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Cassie’s Castle II
IL
AL
MC
NH
Royal Palm Beach (La Mancha)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 107
Rank #292 / 328
C-No
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 40
Rank #268 / 538
Simz, Inc17
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #296 / 301
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 33
Rank #231 / 301
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #286 / 301
For-Profit$1,500Paulette Angella Henry-
Merciful Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 107
Rank #292 / 328
C+No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #464 / 538
Merciful Assisted Living Residence LLC6
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #274 / 301
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 301
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #293 / 301
For-Profit$3,300Kim Bruce-
Century Oaks Assisted and Independent Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Melbourne
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 107
Rank #184 / 328
D+Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #377 / 538
Century Oaks Serenity, LLC61
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #256 / 301
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 301
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #231 / 301
For-Profit$40,450Nancy Piakis1 Bed / 2 Bed
Veranda Club
IL
AL
Boca Raton (Boca Del Mar)
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 107
Rank #152 / 328
C-No
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #428 / 538
Britton (Veranda Club) Trs LLC26
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #274 / 301
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #260 / 301
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #277 / 301
For-Profit$6,000Kevin MitznerSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Summit of Winter Garden
IL
AL
Winter Garden
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 107
Rank #265 / 328
C-Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #355 / 538
Cpf LC II Operations - Winter Garden LLC24
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #274 / 301
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #255 / 301
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #277 / 301
For-Profit$4,500Julio E PerezStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Golden Pond Communities
IL
AL
MC
Winter Garden
108
Facility 108
FL AVG 107
Rank #147 / 328
D-Yes
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 40
Rank #13 / 538
Winter Garden Opco, LLC55
47%
Facility 47%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #269 / 301
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 33
Rank #294 / 301
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #277 / 301
For-Profit$34,700Sharon Perez-

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Overview of The Pavilion of East Tampa

The Pavilion of East Tampa offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Tampa, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, and respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. Having several care levels in one community can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

The community has 135 beds in Tampa’s Old Seminole Heights neighborhood. A Walk Score of 46 places it in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents may keep pets at the community. Medicaid and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are accepted as payment options. Doris Rangel serves as the administrator, and Tampa Al Opco operates the community.

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Woodmont Senior Living

3207 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Overview of Woodmont Senior Living

Discover the welcoming ambiance of Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont, a premier assisted living and retirement community in Tallahassee, Florida. This warm and inviting community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term Respite Care, all dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through quality amenities and activities. 

The care team at Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont curates a variety of programs like music therapy, exercise classes, guest speaker events, and even bingo. fostering an environment of engagement and fulfillment. From beautifully designed living spaces to engaging activities, residents can experience a fulfilling lifestyle that encourages them to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Lincolnshire Assisted Living

Lincolnshire Assisted Living in Clearwater, Florida, balances independent living options with daily personal care services, including assistance with bathing, dressing, and medication management. The 20-bed setting gives residents a choice between private and semi-private rooms depending on their personal budget and preference. Holden Hayes serves as the administrator, while American Advanced Senior Care handles community operations.

Payment arrangements can be made through Medicaid, Insurance or HMO plans, and Veterans Affairs benefits. The neighborhood holds a walk score of 51, meaning residents can handle occasional nearby errands on foot, though traditional transportation remains necessary for most routine trips.

Interested individuals looking for smaller residential communities with flexible room setups can get in touch with Lincolnshire Assisted Living to ask about current openings.

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Nami Home Inc.

19380 Sw 16Th St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Overview of Nami Home

Enjoy compassionate care within a close-knit environment with Nami Home Inc., a reliable community in Pembroke Pines, FL, that provides assisted living. Enjoy liberating support from a reliable care team that offers assistance with daily living activities like hygiene and medication management. Living spaces here are safe and secure with emergency buttons and 24/7 supervision from attentive team members.

Enriching activities like arts & crafts and exercises are available to encourage active living and social interactions. Residents are always energized with delicious meals and replenishing snacks served daily. Chores like housekeeping and laundry are also handled to make sure everyone enjoys a maintenance-free lifestyle with more time for the things they love.

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Overview of Cassie’s Castle II

Cassie’s Castle II offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Royal Palm Beach, FL. Nursing home care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 6 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Medicaid is accepted, which gives a family another payment option when savings may not cover a long stay. Paulette Angella Henry serves as administrator, and Simz operates the community. Cassie’s Castle II is in the La Mancha neighborhood, and its walk score of 38 indicates a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Merciful Assisted Living

Set in the charming neighborhood of Port Saint Lucie, FL, Merciful Assisted Living is a dependable senior living community, offering comprehensive assisted living and memory care services. Residents can rest easy knowing that they are in capable hands with a hardworking care team available to attend to their needs and provide any assistance they may require. In-house physical therapy services and doctor visits are also available to ensure residents maintain their highest functionality and are always on top of their health.

Designed to cater to only a few residents, the community fosters a tight-knit atmosphere and allows for a truly focused care and attention. Residents here also enjoy the convenience of having housekeeping and maintenance services available. An array of vibrant activities and health and wellness programs are also available to provide residents the enrichment they need to maintain an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Century Oaks Assisted and Independent Living

Century Oaks Assisted and Independent Living, a distinguished senior living haven located in Melbourne, Florida, welcomes those seeking an active and vibrant retirement rental community. This remarkable establishment harmoniously blends Independent and Assisted Living with the nurturing embrace of Bayberry House Memory Care. For those who require specialized Memory Care services due to Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, Century Oaks provides a secure and compassionate environment dedicated to their well-being.

Within its 24-hour monitored, secure 2-story courtyard building, Century Oaks offers the choice of one- or two-bedroom spacious apartments designed to cater to its residents’ unique preferences and needs. In-house services are available, encompassing a Beauty/Barber Shop, Rehabilitation Care, Respite Care, and Valet Services, with additional fees applicable as needed. Century Oaks is a haven where every senior resident’s diverse needs and preferences are honored, ensuring they enjoy a fulfilling and vibrant retirement experience. The community takes pride in offering an array of amenities, including meals, utility coverage, scheduled transportation, cable TV, access to laundry facilities, weekly housekeeping, and flat laundry service. Furthermore, Century Oaks extends a warm welcome to pets, recognizing the significance of their companionship in the lives of its residents.

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Veranda Club

6061 Palmetto Cir N, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Overview of Veranda Club

Veranda Club is a senior living community in the Boca Del Mar area of Boca Raton, Florida, offering both independent living and assisted living under one roof. That combination lets residents start with a lighter level of support and add help as needs change, without moving to a new address. The community is operated by Britton (Veranda Club) Trs LLC with American Trust Senior Care LLC as the management company, and Kevin Mitzner serves as administrator. Baptist Health Boca Raton Regional Hospital sits a little over two miles away, which is reassuring for families thinking about medical access.

The three-story building holds 105 private units, with suites at 314 square feet, one bedroom apartments at 730 square feet, and two bedroom apartments at 928 square feet. That range gives couples and residents who want more room a real choice in how they live. Day to day support covers medication management, meal service, housekeeping and laundry, and transportation. Staff speak Creole, English, and Spanish, which matters for residents who are most comfortable in a language other than English.

Life at the community centers on a heated pool and spa and a full activity calendar that includes arts and crafts, dancing, exercise classes, games and cards, gardening, music programs, theater and movies, plus shopping trips and organized outings. The neighborhood itself is car dependent, with a Walk Score of 16, so most errands call for a ride. Transportation services and scheduled outings help fill that gap for residents who no longer drive.

State oversight in Florida comes from the Agency for Health Care Administration. Inspection findings at this community have tended to cluster around medication assistance, staffing and training standards, food service, and emergency preparedness rather than complaints from residents or families. Families touring the community may want to ask how those operational areas are managed and staffed today.

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Overview of The Summit of Winter Garden

The Summit of Winter Garden offers assisted living and independent living in Winter Garden, 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. The community has 55 beds. Its size may allow staff and residents to get to know each other, while the combination of care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time because moving between assisted living and independent living can happen without leaving the community.

Housing includes studios, one bedroom layouts, and two bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. Payment options include insurance and or HMO coverage and Veterans Affairs, or VA, benefits. Julio E Perez serves as administrator, and residents may have pets.

Contact The Summit of Winter Garden

Overview of Golden Pond Communities

Golden Pond Communities provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Winter Garden, FL. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because the community offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Golden Pond Communities has 108 beds. Sharon Perez serves as the administrator, and Winter Garden Opco operates the community.

The area has a walker’s paradise Walk Score of 91 / 100, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Restaurant-style dining includes fresh, chef-prepared meals served daily, and transportation services are available for community destinations. Pets are allowed. Payment options include CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation; Medicaid acceptance may help a family consider coverage when savings may not cover a long stay.

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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.