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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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.

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.
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.
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 Groves at Alliance Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Deland (St Johns Gardens)
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 88
Rank #740 / 1,058
Yes-Deland Senior Care, LLC21
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 906
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Chad W Hurta-
Inn at La Posada
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Palm Beach Gardens
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 88
Rank #771 / 1,058
No
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,085 / 1,427
Kc Pbg Health Center LLC18
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #427 / 906
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #470 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit-Bradley Joseph Cadiere-
Gentry Park Orlando
IL
AL
MC
RC
Orlando (Vista East)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,318 / 1,427
Mh Gentry Park Al Operating, LLC39
79%
Facility 79%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #792 / 906
101
Facility 101
FL AVG 33
Rank #880 / 906
2.6
Facility 2.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #880 / 906
For-Profit$19,700Izaic WrightStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Cassie’s Castle II
IL
AL
MC
NH
Royal Palm Beach (La Mancha)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Simz, Inc16
94%
Facility 94%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #890 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Paulette Angella Henry-
Bright Morning Star ALF
IL
AL
MC
NH
Chuluota
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,282 / 1,427
Roseline Carline Clerge2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 906
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #15 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Roseline Carline Clerge-
Merciful Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Merciful Assisted Living Residence LLC6
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #603 / 906
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 906
2.7
Facility 2.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #882 / 906
For-Profit$3,300Kim Bruce-
Senior Garden Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
Orlando (Vista East)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Senior Garden Assisted Living, LLC13
69%
Facility 69%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #661 / 906
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #372 / 906
1.8
Facility 1.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #794 / 906
For-Profit$4,575Candida RolonPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Sun City Center
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 88
Rank #537 / 1,058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Ccrc Opco - Sun City Center, LLC24
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Kimberly Haberkorn-
Westminster Point Pleasant
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Bradenton
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 42
Rank #139 / 1,427
-5
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #801 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
2.6
Facility 2.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #880 / 906
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Westminster Winter Park
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Winter Park
73
Facility 73
FL AVG 88
Rank #616 / 1,058
Yes
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 42
Rank #864 / 1,427
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc43
77%
Facility 77%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #781 / 906
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 33
Rank #823 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #761 / 906
Non-Profit$8,000Dayana Medjine Desir-

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Overview of The Groves at Alliance Community

The Groves at Alliance Community is a 54-bed continuing care retirement community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care within a faith-based environment. Backed by 24-hour staffing, the campus features a dining hall with flexible meal scheduling, a chapel, a clubhouse, a gym, and local transportation coordination. The property coordinates personal care and wellness routines for residents, offering a multilingual staff fluent in English, Spanish, and Creole while accepting Medicaid benefits.

State oversight logs tracking 21 separate health department evaluations since 2013 record 20 total deficiencies, which breaks down to an annual average of 2.0 citations. This frequency performs roughly 57% better than the typical Florida facility baseline, though because 20 of those 21 visits historically resulted in a minor citation, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection.

Regulatory files indicate sporadic compliance notes primarily involving facility record-keeping, staff training logs, background screenings, and emergency management planning. The data reflects an improving regulatory trajectory, culminating in an entirely clear review during the most recent inspection from July 2024. The provider has never faced financial fines or state administrative enforcement actions.

Prospective residents seeking a faith-oriented continuum of care can look to these long-term state reports as an indicator of stable daily operations. Since the public compliance database documents only low-level record-keeping notes that have since transitioned into an entirely clean modern inspection record, the files reflect a highly responsive administrative framework. Scheduling a personal walkthrough is a practical next step to view the chapel and fitness spaces firsthand, explore the campus layout, and discuss residential care tiers with the management team.

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Inn at La Posada

3600 Masterpiece Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview of Inn at La Posada

Under Bradley Joseph Cadiere’s administration, Inn at La Posada is a 48-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Operated by Kc Pbg Health Center Llc, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay, opening routes for residents moving from hospitals into post-acute care or those seeking active skilled nursing support. Averaging a stay of just 24 days, the community specializes in short-term rehabilitation and recovery. It’s then a pragmatic choice for those regaining strength after surgery or a hospital stay.

Staffed at a solid level is daily care, with total nursing support of around 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident day and nursing aide coverage of 3 hours and 34 minutes per day. The facility delivers rehabilitation services alongside respite care and operates 24/7 staffing, ensuring clinical support is there at all times. Pet-friendly policies let residents have their animals alongside them, which many find comforting during their stay. Days at Inn at La Posada center on good nutrition and engagement. Served in multiple posh dining venues are chef-prepared meals, giving residents choice and a sense of occasion when eating. A full calendar of social events and wellness programming keeps daily life active, and the on-site 24-hour fitness center, heated pool, and walking paths support residents working toward recovery. Supporting amenities span a salon, library, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services. The location in Palm Beach Gardens is car-dependent with a Walk Score of 20, so visiting family and staff will depend on driving for most trips. For residents’ outings and appointments, the property offers scheduled transportation.

For families who seek a nursing-focused rehabilitation location with robust daily staffing and a full array of therapies and support services, a facility tour can clear how the programs align with a loved one’s recovery timeline and objectives.

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Overview of Gentry Park Orlando

Gentry Park Orlando, located in Orlando, FL, is a senior living community offering assisted living, and memory care services to its residents. Additionally, they also offer independent living services and amenities at The Landings of Gentry Park, within the same community. As part of their assisted living and memory care services, their accommodation options include Wi-Fi, refrigerator, and cable. Gentry Park Orlando also offers their memory care residents the security they need, while encouraging independence and physical and social activity.

As part of their care services, they offer assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and health and wellness monitoring. Additionally, specialized diets are provided, as well as laundry services, giving the residents more free time to do what they enjoy.

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Overview of Cassie’s Castle II

Conveniently situated at 117 Barcelona Dr Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Cassle’s Castle II provides exceptional memory care and resident care home services for its residents. The community is thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind, having spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations to ensure comfort and relaxation throughout their stay. In terms of memory care, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and support through its well-equipped and empathetic team.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meal options while enjoying a rich array of activities that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. A variety of top-quality healthcare services including medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care, high acuity care, and non-ambulatory care are also available and provided by its professional team. Cassie’s Castle II is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Overview of Bright Morning Star ALF

Live your life to the fullest with the astounding senior living community of Bright Morning Star ALF located in the serene neighborhood of West 7th Street, Chuluota, FL, offering assisted living and home care. The community also features 24-hour nursing care and manages medication to ensure seniors receive the utmost care and support they deserve. A team of competent and highly trained professionals assists with daily living activities for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

Have fun and create unforgettable moments through engaging activities and enriching programs. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences for the finest dining experience. Bright Morning Star ALF strives to create a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.

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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 Senior Garden Assisted Living

Maintain your independence while benefiting from compassionate support with Senior Garden Assisted Living, a welcoming community in Orlando, FL that offers assisted living. Find comfort in having support with your daily living activities within a vibrant setting. With access to services like medication management, personal care support, and mobility assistance, residents enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience.

Licensed nurses are always available, along with emergency response systems and 24-hour security, for residents’ safety and peace of mind. Engaging activities and wellness programs are also offered to help residents maintain their overall well-being. Here, residents are provided with the right amount of support and services to live comfortably while maintaining their independence.

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Overview of Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care

Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care is an 88-bed continuing care retirement community operated by Life Care Services LLC. The campus features restaurant-style dining, fitness programming, local transportation, salon services, a library, and heated pools. Residents can access assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care within a single environment supported by 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, short-term respite care, and emergency response systems.

Official health department summaries monitoring 24 separate inspections between August 2013 and October 2025 note 23 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational timeline. This specific volume reveals that the home maintains an annual average that runs roughly 76% below the standard Florida baseline.

Since exactly half of those 24 state visits historically resulted in at least one regulatory mark on initial paperwork, the facility holds a balanced long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews. Government logs show that a standard evaluation in October 2024 flagged four minor issues involving medication assistance, personnel training files, and staffing standards, which the team quickly resolved. The community maintained solid consistency throughout 2025, as its two most recent complaint reviews both came back entirely clean. Furthermore, state regulators have never issued administrative fines or enforcement penalties against the operator.

Older adults looking into multi-level senior housing options can turn to these public records to evaluate the facility’s long-term administrative consistency. Since the public tracking base shows a low overall citation count alongside entirely clear logs following the resolution of the 2024 administrative marks, the current documents point to an organized operating framework. Arranging an in-person tour of the buildings is an excellent next step to check out the layout, look over the dining and rehabilitation areas, and speak directly with the team about how they handle transitions between different care tiers.

Contact Freedom Plaza Assisted Living and Memory Care

Westminster Point Pleasant

1533 4Th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Overview of Westminster Point Pleasant

Nestled in the picturesque city of Bradenton, Florida, Westminster Point Pleasant presents an idyllic haven for seniors searching for a peaceful waterfront lifestyle. Offering a spectrum of living options, including Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing services, this vibrant life-plan community harmoniously blends an active lifestyle with convenient proximity to the Sarasota-Bradenton area’s amenities.

Bid farewell to concerns about home maintenance and daily chores as Westminster Point Pleasant extends exceptional hospitality services and amenities, ensuring a worry-free and fulfilling living experience. Enveloped by the serene shores of the Manatee River, Westminster Point Pleasant invites prospective residents to choose from an array of apartment residences, each adorned with expansive floor plans and captivating water views. Whether residents crave a leisurely riverside stroll, a quiet reading, or the simple pleasure of watching boats gracefully pass by, the community is dedicated to nurturing individual happiness.

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Westminster Winter Park

1111 S Lakemont Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
Overview of Westminster Winter Park

Westminster Winter Park operates 73 licensed nursing beds at 1111 South Lakemont Avenue in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida. The community functions as part of Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc., a nonprofit, church-operated continuing care retirement community administered by Dayana Medjine Desir. Of its current 72 residents, 29% hold Medicare coverage (typically short-stay rehabilitation), 47% receive Medicaid funding, and 24% pay privately. Occupancy remains robust at 96%, substantially exceeding Florida’s 84.3% average and reflecting strong local demand.

The facility earned an F inspection score of 59 out of 100; 29 points below Florida’s C+ state median of 77. It also ranked in the worst performing tier for citation history. Over thirteen years, Westminster accumulated 75 citations, running 127% above Florida’s typical facility average.

The most recent January 2025 inspection documented seven deficiencies involving licensure, resident supervision, medication handling, staffing compliance, and records management. Earlier cycles spanning 2013 through 2024 repeatedly flagged training documentation failures, particularly in staff in-service, medication assistance, CPR, and advanced dementia care. Residential supervision and elopement prevention violations appeared across at least five separate inspections. Two critical and two serious citations emerged in that five-year window, representing significant patient safety concerns.

The facility incurred four fines within three years, culminating in a $66,000 federal penalty in June 2024. No Medicare payment denials occurred, limiting the most severe enforcement action.

Registered nurses deliver 1 hour 3 minutes daily per resident; 43% above Florida’s state standard. Weekend RN presence is 66% above average. Total daily nursing care reaches 4 hours 11 minutes per resident. Yet persistent inspection findings of inadequate training, supervision failures, and documentation gaps across multiple years suggest staffing quantity has not translated to consistent quality or compliance oversight.

Residents demonstrate exceptional falls prevention (1.4%, substantially better than state average) and low antipsychotic use (3.6%, 55% better than state norm). Short-stay residents achieve 68% functional independence at discharge, 27% above state expectations. However, 32.3% of short-stay discharges result in hospital readmission; that’s 23% worse than Florida’s baseline.

Westminster Winter Park is a community serving primarily short-term rehabilitation residents within a high-occupancy model, though it’s one with a pattern of documented deficiencies across staffing, supervision, and training domains.

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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 551 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.