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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 107
Rank #117 / 328
?Yes-Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc24
17%
Facility 17%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #49 / 301
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #65 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
Not-For-Profit$0Karen Myers--
Cypress Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Jacksonville (Southside)
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 107
Rank #139 / 328
?Yes
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #441 / 538
Ccrc Opco - Cypress Village, LLC20
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #150 / 301
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #185 / 301
For-Profit$500William Rouse1 bed / 2 bed-
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 107
Rank #212 / 328
?Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #205 / 538
Wesley Manor, Inc20
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #145 / 301
Not-For-Profit$0David Berlin-C-
Hawthorne Estates of Brandon
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Brandon
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 107
Rank #244 / 328
?Yes
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 40
Rank #260 / 538
Hawthorne Brandon Al Operations LLC33
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #160 / 301
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #208 / 301
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #164 / 301
For-Profit$2,000Tiffany Wright1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Village on the Isle
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Venice
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 107
Rank #204 / 328
?Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 40
Rank #319 / 538
Southwest Florida Retirement Center. Inc22
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #174 / 301
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
Not-For-Profit$500Holly Anne Borrero-A-
Lake Port Square
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
RC
SNF
Leesburg
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 107
Rank #269 / 328
?Yes
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 40
Rank #411 / 538
Ccrc Lake Port Square LLC15
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #135 / 301
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #83 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$750Lori Wenzel--
Legacy Pointe at Ucf
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Lp Oviedo
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 107
Rank #203 / 328
?No
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #377 / 538
Ccrc Development Corporation12
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #247 / 301
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 301
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #218 / 301
Not-For-Profit$10,500Ashley Thomas-A
Just Like Home ALF Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 107
Rank #319 / 328
C+No
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 40
Rank #386 / 538
Just Like Home Alf LLC5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #233 / 301
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #76 / 301
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #256 / 301
For-Profit$0Fran��Oise Antoine--
The Gallery at Hacienda Lakes
IL
AL
MC
Naples (East Naples)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 107
Rank #38 / 328
?Yes
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 40
Rank #419 / 538
Esl Naples Al Operator LLC1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #1 / 301
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 33
Rank #1 / 301
0.0
Facility 0.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #1 / 301
For-Profit$0Raffaele RotondoPrivate Rooms-
Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
West Palm Beach
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 107
Rank #98 / 328
B-No
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 40
Rank #4 / 538
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Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

4449 Meandering Way, Tallahassee, FL 32308
Overview of Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

Westminster Oaks, nestled in the heart of Tallahassee, is a senior living community that encourages residents to Embrace Life to the Fullest. The community is dedicated to providing an enriched lifestyle, offering exclusive access to arts, wellness, and lifelong learning opportunities. The community fosters a vibrant environment, from wellness classes to a unique partnership with Florida State University for lifelong learning at the Maguire Center. With various living options, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation, residents have the flexibility to choose the lifestyle that suits them best.

Westminster Oak’s amenities and facilities are tailored to enhance the well-being and happiness of its residents. Residents enjoy spacious residences, including apartments and single-family homes, complemented by the My W Life well-being program. With gourmet dining options and a wooded, gated 90-acre campus featuring walking trails, Westminster Oaks prioritizes an active and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents. Westminster Oaks is committed to providing a continuum of care, ensuring residents’ happiness and peace of mind.

Contact Westminster Oaks Tallahassee

Cypress Village

4600 Middleton Park Circle East, Jacksonville, FL 32224
Overview of Cypress Village

Cypress Village in Jacksonville, Florida has a prime location in the city’s Southside neighborhood, with easy access to major highways. It is close to top shopping, dining, grocery stores, and pharmacies. The community is also situated a short drive away from the beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway, providing residents with easy access to recreational activities such as boating and fishing. This convenient location makes Cypress Village an attractive option for retirees looking for a retirement community in Jacksonville.

The community offers a wide array of amenities both indoors and outdoors. Indoor amenities include multiple dining options, a fitness center, heated pool, arts and crafts room, billiards room, salon and spa, library, business center, wood and metal workshop, movie theater, and wellness clinic offering various medical services. Outdoor amenities include 120 acres of wooded walking paths, Lake Cypress with a boathouse and fishing dock, putting green, bocce and croquet courts, dog park, fire pit, Koi pond, and resident gardens.

Starting Price $2,700/Month

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Overview of Westminster Woods on Julington Creek

Westminster Woods on Julington Creek offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Fruit Cove, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock. The community has 80 beds and offers several care levels, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Westminster Woods on Julington Creek may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple types of care in one setting.

Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need recovery-focused support. Total nurse staffing is 3h 55m per resident/day, representing the total nurse staffing time allocated to each resident across a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families more than one way to cover care depending on eligibility and available resources.

The area has a Walk Score of 47, described as car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. David Berlin serves as administrator, and Wesley Manor operates the community.

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Overview of Hawthorne Estates of Brandon

Ideally located in the vibrant setting of Brandon, FL, Hawthorne Estates of Brandon is a blissful community that offers independent living. The community has sophisticated and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, committed to residents’ comfort and convenience. Weekly housekeeping and linen services are also provided, so residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings, the community features inviting communal spaces. Lunch and dinner are also served, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. With weekly transportation services, residents can easily access their necessities and leisure opportunities. The community creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Village on the Isle

Village on the Isle offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Venice, Florida. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Those care levels are available within one community. A resident whose needs grow over time could move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially, so Village on the Isle may be a good fit for someone who may need increasing support. The community has 85 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families three payment routes for eligible care, and total nurse staffing is 6h 4m per resident per day, the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Holly Anne Borrero serves as administrator, and Southwest Florida Retirement Center operates the community. Residents can use a resort-style pool, spa, fitness center, and pickleball courts, with Wellness & Fitness programs for exercise and recreation on campus. Programs & Classes add scheduled activities, while rehabilitation services and short-term rehab provide temporary care focused on recovery. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. A Walk Score of 30 / 100 means the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Lake Port Square

Welcome to the cozy community of Lake Port Square in Leesburg, FL, where independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services come together with enriching experiences that enhance every aspect of life. Here, residents can choose from a variety of well-appointed, cozy accommodations tailored to their preferences.

Indulge in chef-prepared meals in one of the multiple dining venues, stay active with fitness classes, and enjoy our heated pool and whirlpool spa. Engage your creativity in the arts and crafts studio or woodworking shop, and explore the outdoors on our walking and biking paths within the beautifully landscaped 78-acre nature preserve. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together. Life at Lake Port Square is filled with opportunities for connection, relaxation, and fulfillment.

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Overview of Legacy Pointe at Ucf

Legacy Pointe at Ucf provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Oviedo, FL. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care is also available for a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Having several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The campus holds 86 beds.

Residents receive 4h 46m of total nurse staffing per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Dining includes fresh, local ingredients and unique dishes, rehabilitation services are available on site, and transportation is provided. Justin Yelken serves as administrator, and Ccrc Development operates the community.

Starting Price $5,795/Month

Contact Legacy Pointe at Ucf

Just Like Home ALF Inc

1342 Sw Del Rio Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Overview of Just Like Home ALF

Just Like Home ALF offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Port St. Lucie, FL. Nursing home care provides residential nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living suits residents who want private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care types share one community here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community. With five beds, this is a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid, and Françoise Antoine serves as the administrator.

Contact Just Like Home ALF Inc

Overview of The Gallery at Hacienda Lakes

The Gallery at Hacienda Lakes offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in the East Naples neighborhood of Naples, Florida. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available in one community. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move between care levels can happen without leaving the community. The community has 180 beds and offers private rooms, giving each resident a separate room.

Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them. Raffaele Rotondo serves as administrator, and Esl Naples Al Operator operates the community. The combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care may make this a good fit for someone who wants to remain in one community as their care needs change.

Contact The Gallery at Hacienda Lakes

Overview of Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in West Palm Beach, FL, Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence is a sophisticated community that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Residents experience the best of their golden years in the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations. 24-hour emergency response, maintenance services, and weekly housekeeping are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Breakfast and dinner are also provided, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of amenities, including a fitness center, a heated pool, a library, a beauty salon, and cozy communal spaces.

Contact Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence

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.