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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 556 independent living communities in FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in FL
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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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
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.
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 Properties?28
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, Inc?21
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-B-
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 LLC?27
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+
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 LLC?24
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-
American House Sarasota
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sarasota
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 107
Rank #35 / 328
Yes
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 40
Rank #128 / 538
Ah Sarasota Opco, LLCC23
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #205 / 301
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #180 / 301
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #203 / 301
For-Profit$12,812Evelyn Kay DonatoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed400 - 1,500 sq. ftA+
Brookdale Mandarin
IL
AL
Jacksonville (Southwood)
170
Facility 170
FL AVG 107
Rank #53 / 328
Yes
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 40
Rank #128 / 538
Summerville At Mandarin LLCB+34
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #148 / 301
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 301
0.3
Facility 0.3
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #47 / 301
For-Profit$9,450Katrina WilliamsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Symphony at Delray Beach
IL
AL
MC
RC
Delray Beach
146
Facility 146
FL AVG 107
Rank #82 / 328
Yes
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 40
Rank #108 / 538
Delray Operator, LLCA-24
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #110 / 301
0.5
Facility 0.5
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #83 / 301
For-Profit$1,000Sophia Brown RichPrivate Rooms-
Volante Senior Living of Dunedin
IL
AL
MC
Dunedin (Golden Crest)
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 107
Rank #87 / 328
Yes
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 40
Rank #84 / 538
Inspired Senior Living Of Dunedin Mt, LLCB-62
24%
Facility 24%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #92 / 301
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #194 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #67 / 301
For-Profit$24,000Rubye L. RamosStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Lexington Place
IL
AL
MC
New Smyrna Beach
115
Facility 115
FL AVG 107
Rank #133 / 328
Yes
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 40
Rank #104 / 538
Concordis Alf Nsb, LLCA-12
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #53 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #67 / 301
For-Profit$5,544Sean BooneStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Preserve at Palm-Aire
IL
AL
MC
Pompano Beach
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 107
Rank #32 / 328
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 40
Rank #236 / 538
Crp Preserve Palm Aire, LLCA-40
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #150 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #67 / 301
For-Profit$7,250Andrea AllmanStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

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Overview of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living

Experience a Caribbean-style lifestyle with Bahama Bay Club, a charming senior living community set in the ethereal West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a wide array of beautifully designed and elegant residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom suites, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and security. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ living conditions, the community works hard to deliver top-notch care and assistance.

Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Bahama Bay Club and live every moment of your best years exploring new interests and gaining meaningful experiences. Maintain an active lifestyle with diverse wellness programs. Dining is an experience with delectable and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Live in opulence with the extraordinary community of Bahamay Bay Club.

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American House Sarasota

4540 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233
Overview of American House Sarasota

Prioritize comfort, relaxation, and entertainment with American House Sarasota, a high-spirited senior living community in Sarasota, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite stays. Choose from a wide selection of floor plans, including studios, shared suites, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments for a cozy and secure living space that can be personalized with your precious belongings. Relish in maintenance free-lifestyle with a team that handles housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and meal preparation.

Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s and other forms of memory loss are empowered to live their lives to the fullest with specialized memory care programs that feature an array of life-enrichment programs. With a well-planned calendar of activities and events, residents are sure to live a vigorous and entertaining life. Amenities like a library, salon, heated exercise pool and spa, restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared meals, and inviting common areas for family and community events, adds to the charm of living the this gorgeous community.

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Overview of Volante Senior Living of Dunedin

Set in the scenic area of Dunedin, FL, Volante Senior Living of Dunedin provides an inviting and peaceful environment for assisted living and memory care. With their cozy studio, one-bedroom, and friendship suite floor plans, residents have plenty of options for choosing their ideal living spaces. A 24-hour care team is available to attend to residents’ emergencies and assist them with their daily living activities, alongside access to physical and occupational therapy to ensure they are well-equipped to maintain their well-being.

Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by their attentive team, giving residents more free time to enjoy the community activities and amenities, such as the salon, game room, movie theater, and wellness center. Dining here is also an experience to look forward to with their personalized meals that cater to specific tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also warmly welcomed to keep residents company. Here, they go above and beyond in creating a lively and nurturing environment that enriches every aspect of residents’ lives.

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Overview of The Preserve at Palm-Aire

Operated by Crp Preserve Palm Aire, LLC, The Preserve at Palm-Aire is a senior living community in the West McNab Road area of Pompano Beach, Florida. Melanie White serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a mid-rise building with 190 beds. It has served the area for 13 years and features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences ranging from about 255 to 1,015 square feet.

Residents can move between independent living, assisted living, and memory care without leaving the community as their needs change. Daily life includes a full calendar of activities with arts and crafts, cooking classes, gardening, music programs, yoga, organized outings, and social events. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programs are offered here. The home is a pet-friendly environment.

Staff members speak Creole, English, French, Sign Language, and Spanish, helping residents and families from diferent background to communicate more comfortably. Holy Cross Hospital is about 3.73 miles away, providing convenient access to nearby medical care. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 42. Some nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most outings require a car.

State inspections have included periods with no cited issues. Earlier reviews focused on physical plant safety, resident supervision, staff training, and emergency preparedness. Families touring The Preserve at Palm-Aire should ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

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Lexington Place

301 S Myrtle Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Overview of Lexington Place

Lexington Place provides exquisite senior living while making way for a vibrant social life in New Myrna Beach. This community practices compassion and kindness for all residents that walk through its doors– ready to attend to any holistic needs in a cozy and home-like atmosphere. Management and staff are committed to ensuring residents maintain their independence and individuality in a nurturing environment. Lexington Place ensures that the lifestyle seniors receive extends beyond services, making it a priority that residents genuinely enjoy their experience.

This resort-style community boasts its quintessential services that make the lives of each resident stress-free. Enabling seniors to pursue and continue to live a fulfilling lifestyle every day. Offering flexibility for seniors, community features include amenities and services such as housekeeping, laundry, social events, recreational activities, fitness classes, medication management, and transportation.

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Overview of Symphony at Delray Beach

Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Symphony at Delray Beach located in the vibrant Delray Beach, FL. This welcoming community offers a comprehensive range of services including supportive independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Having a well-equipped and dedicated team, the community ensures a worry-free stay for its residents with its top-tier amenities and services catering to all their needs and interests.

These include chef-prepared meals in either main dining or private dining, on-site laundry services, housekeeping and linen services, a 24-hour emergency alert system, and more. Boost physical endurance by attending exercise classes in the fitness center. Meet new friends and create meaningful memories together at the bistro and other amazing common spaces. Participate in a robust calendar of social activities and community events encompassing the eight dimensions of engagement. The Symphony at Delray Beach is the ideal place to enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle for seniors.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.