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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
The Palace Royale at Kendall
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 107
Rank #1 / 328
?Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #176 / 538
Kendall Healthcare Properties28
18%
Facility 18%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #58 / 301
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #76 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
For-Profit$0Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Pompano Beach
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 107
Rank #244 / 328
?Yes
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 40
Rank #42 / 538
John Knox Village Of Florida, Inc21
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #148 / 301
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
Not-For-Profit$1,500Jennifer Etienne-A+
Hawthorne Inn of Ocala
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Ocala
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 107
Rank #274 / 328
?Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 40
Rank #288 / 538
Hawthorne Ocala Operations LLC24
17%
Facility 17%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #49 / 301
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #53 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #28 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Shawnicka Hart1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Gulf Coast Village
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Cape Coral (Hancock)
151
Facility 151
FL AVG 107
Rank #73 / 328
?Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #454 / 538
Gulf Care Inc24
21%
Facility 21%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #77 / 301
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #110 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
Not-For-Profit$5,500Kendra NobleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Vi at Lakeside Village
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 107
Rank #249 / 328
?Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #454 / 538
Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership15
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #135 / 301
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #45 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
For-Profit$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Vi at Aventura
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 107
Rank #285 / 328
?No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #74 / 538
Cc Aventura LLC18
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #184 / 301
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #184 / 301
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #242 / 301
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Palmer Ranch
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Sarasota (Bee Ridge)
118
Facility 118
FL AVG 107
Rank #132 / 328
?Yes
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #520 / 538
Pr Al Operations LLC27
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #160 / 301
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #180 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$5,650Sara Ellen WilsonStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Inn at Freedom Square
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Seminole
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 107
Rank #22 / 328
?No
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 40
Rank #25 / 538
Ccrc Opco Freedom Square LLC33
9%
Facility 9%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #21 / 301
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #65 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #28 / 301
For-Profit$0Shelly Craddock--
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 107
Rank #93 / 328
?Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #144 / 538
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc27
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #40 / 301
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #83 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
Not-For-Profit$1,500Ellisa Durrant--
Miami Jewish Health
IL
AL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Miami
393
Facility 393
FL AVG 107
Rank #2 / 328
B-No
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 40
Rank #25 / 538
-----For-Profit--Studio / 1 Bed-

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Overview of The Palace Royale at Kendall

The Palace Royale at Kendall is part of the Palace Group, a 510-bed community in Miami’s Kendall neighborhood that spans nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The address is 11355 SW 84th Street, Miami-Dade County, and Ricardo A Martinez serves as administrator. Walk Score of 51 puts the area in the moderately walkable range.

At 510 beds running 95% full, with a 93-day average stay, this community handles both ends of the placement spectrum. Some residents are here for short-term rehabilitation before going home; others are long-term. That mix shows up in the payment data too: Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. Staff speak Creole, Hebrew, and Spanish, which matters in a Miami-Dade community drawing from a multilingual population.

Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 52 minutes per resident per day. RNs account for 1 hour and 13 minutes of that; nurse aides cover 2 hours and 34 minutes. On the services side, rehabilitative support, transportation, beauty services, housekeeping, and security systems are all confirmed. The activity list is long: arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, games, music programs, shopping trips, social events and outings, theater, movies, and yoga. An active resident council meets on a regular basis.

State inspections have tended to center on medication management, and care planning and documentation.

At this scale, with multilingual staff, multi-track care, and a broad activity program, The Palace Royale at Kendall is built for families who need a large, full-service nursing and senior living community in southwest Miami with room to move between care levels without relocating.

Contact The Palace Royale at Kendall

Overview of John Knox Village of Florida

John Knox Village of Florida in Pompano Beach provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. 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.

The community has 64 beds. Its range of care levels makes it a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, and respite care suits a family caregiver who needs a short-term stay while traveling or recovering. Residents can use the pool, aquatic complex, fitness studio, beauty salons, spa, barbershop, and art studios, with options for exercise, personal care, and creative activities within the community.

Arts and Cultural Events, transportation around campus, and rehabilitation services provide scheduled activities, movement between community areas, and care focused on recovery or maintaining function. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned to each resident; Medicare and private pay are accepted, and Jennifer Etienne serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 79 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact John Knox Village of Florida, Inc.

Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Ocala

With seniors’ well-being in mind, the extraordinary senior living community of Hawthorne Inn of Ocala situated in the serene neighborhood of South West 33rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, offers assisted living and independent living. The community features elegant and snug residences with various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors live in comfort and style. Enjoy the care and assistance you need and prefer with a compassionate and well-trained team.

Carefully curated activities and enjoyable programs are conducted based on residents’ interests and strengths for a happy life. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Hawthorne Inn of Ocala is ideal for seniors who want to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost attention for their ever-changing needs.

Contact Hawthorne Inn of Ocala

Gulf Coast Village

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Overview of Gulf Coast Village

Find the care you need at Gulf Coast Village, an exceptional continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with biweekly housekeeping and concierge services. All utilities, except telephone, are also included in the monthly rent, easing financial burdens.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and well-balanced chef-prepared dining options are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a library, an art gallery, a big screen theater, a chapel, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a community center, ensuring residents’ recreation and wellness.

Contact Gulf Coast Village

Overview of VI at Lakeside Village

VI at Lakeside Village is a continuing care retirement community in Lantana, Florida, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Its range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing movement between care settings without leaving the community. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 60 beds. One bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom housing options include a single private space as well as larger residences that can suit people moving together or those who want a companion in the home.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 14m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services are available through the community, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet. Insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and private pay are accepted payment options; Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay and insurance or HMO coverage are other listed payment routes. Hauremarie Anne Simeus serves as administrator, and Meridian Park Village operates the community. This may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, or skilled nursing within one community, including a resident whose needs may change over time.

Contact Vi at Lakeside Village

Vi at Aventura

19333 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
Overview of VI at Aventura

VI at Aventura offers nursing home care, assisted living, continuing care retirement community services, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Aventura, Florida. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community. For a resident whose needs grow over time, that can allow a move between services without leaving the community or starting over socially. Respite care supports a short stay when a primary caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehab provides time limited care during recovery. VI at Aventura may be a good fit for someone who wants access to several levels of care as needs change.

The community has 26 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom option can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. Payment options include CHAMPUS, insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 4h 58m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Martine Cesaire-Francois serves as administrator, and the community is operated by Cc Aventura.

Contact Vi at Aventura

Overview of Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Nestled in Sarasota, Florida, Brookdale Palmer Ranch offers residents the opportunity to live life on their terms with the support they need. The community is centrally located, with the beaches of the Florida Gulf Coast just minutes away and a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions nearby. Brookdale Palmer Ranch’s dining program focuses on providing a restaurant-style experience, with residents involved in menu planning and discussions.

The community offers a range of engaging activities, from dancing and yoga to bingo and happy hour, allowing residents to explore new interests and connect with neighbors. The community features a variety of floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, all with kitchenettes and pet-friendly accommodations. Brookdale Palmer Ranch provides a continuum of care, with assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care services available on-site, allowing residents to transition seamlessly as their needs change.

Contact Brookdale Palmer Ranch

Overview of The Inn at Freedom Square

The Inn at Freedom Square offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Seminole, FL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels allow a resident whose needs grow to move within the community without leaving the setting or starting over socially. The 200 bed community has more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Studios provide one private space, while one bedroom units have a separate bedroom, giving residents different living arrangements to choose from.

An enclosed courtyard and garden provide outdoor spaces. The salon supports on site personal grooming, while the library and arts and crafts room offer places for reading and creative activities. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and total nurse staffing is 4h 4m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Shelly Craddock serves as administrator, and Ccrc Opco Freedom Square operates the community. The Inn at Freedom Square may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time or for a family needing a short term respite stay.

Contact The Inn at Freedom Square

Overview of Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Florida Presbyterian Homes D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland keeps four care levels going in Lakeland, FL. They are independent living, skilled nursing, assisted living, and nursing home care. Independent living is private living plus community services, with no daily care in the arrangement, and assisted living adds help with medication, and bathing and dressing to it.

Of the four, the nursing levels are the only ones whose availability is stated in hours, licensed and on-site whatever the time. Somebody whose needs increase can, therefore, stay put rather than move elsewhere to start again.

The license here reaches 136 beds. Each resident’s day accounts for 4 hours and 21 minutes of nursing time. A Walk Score of 55 makes the area somewhat walkable, with a few errands within walking reach for a non-driver.

Insurance and HMO plans, Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all cover care here. Rehabilitation services are available through the community, so therapy needs no journey. Residents may bring a pet. Ellisa Durrant is the administrator, and Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc operates the community.

Contact Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Overview of Miami Jewish Health

Miami Jewish Health provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, nursing care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Miami, FL. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they keep a private studio or one bedroom home. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The 393 bed community has studio and one bedroom housing options, giving a resident either a single private space or a larger layout. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation provides a limited period for recovery and therapy. Care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Programs include a Memory Disorder Clinic & Alzheimer’s Care, Florida PACE Centers, skilled nursing & Rehabilitation, Outpatient Rehabilitation, and Kidney Care. With a Walk Score of 84, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Staffing is available around the clock. Total nurse staffing is 7 hours and 34 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident.

Contact Miami Jewish Health

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.