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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. 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.
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.
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 Glenview at Pelican Bay
IL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Naples (North Naples)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 107
Rank #276 / 328
Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #334 / 538
?-----1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Moorings Park Grande Lake
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 107
Rank #149 / 328
Yes
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #483 / 538
?-----2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 BedA+
Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 107
Rank #149 / 328
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #510 / 538
?------A+
The Cottage At Cypress Cove
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Myers
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 107
Rank #244 / 328
No
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 40
Rank #437 / 538
?----For-Profit1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Westminster Point Pleasant
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Bradenton
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 107
Rank #117 / 328
Yes
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 40
Rank #47 / 538
?5
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #301 / 301
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 301
2.6
Facility 2.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #296 / 301
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The Towers Orlando
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Orlando (Central Business District)
168
Facility 168
FL AVG 107
Rank #56 / 328
No
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 40
Rank #4 / 538
?-----Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Estates At Carpenters
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Lakeland
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 107
Rank #231 / 328
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 40
Rank #77 / 538
?------A+
Vi at Bentley Village
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Naples (North Naples)
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 107
Rank #207 / 328
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 40
Rank #326 / 538
?-----1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Cunningham Elderly LLC
IL
AL
MC
NH
Deltona (Deltona Lakes)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 107
Rank #292 / 328
No-D15
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #285 / 301
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #257 / 301
2.7
Facility 2.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #297 / 301
For-ProfitPrivate Rooms-
The Palace Suites
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 107
Rank #38 / 328
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #144 / 538
-----For-ProfitStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

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Overview of Cunningham Elderly

Tucked away in Deltona, FL, Cunningham Elderly is a compassionate residential care home that offers excellent assisted living services to residents who want to maintain their independence while benefiting from various assistance and support services. The community features a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to provide assistance with daily living activities or other services residents may need to live comfortably. Here, residents are welcomed into a comfortable living environment that allows them to live a carefree and comfortable life.

The community offers an array of social activities to keep residents engaged, active and entertained while fostering a vibrant and enriching community atmosphere. Situated in Deltona, the community provides an ideal blend of a quiet suburban environment and convenient access to local amenities such as parks, medical centers, and shopping areas. Here, residents enjoy an intimate, family-oriented atmosphere that fosters close relationships and meaningful engagements.

Contact Cunningham Elderly LLC

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.

Contact Westminster Point Pleasant

Overview of The Glenview at Pelican Bay

The Glenview at Pelican Bay is one of the trusted luxury independent living homes. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included. The multi-awarded community offers professional and compassionate service for its residents and top-notch quality. The Glenview cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a resort-style setting.

A residential lifestyle is focused on active and fulfilled holistic wellness while creating memorable treasuries. Seniors are offered an array of services, such as restaurant-style dining, walking paths, and independent living apartments designed to meet the needs of every individual.

Contact The Glenview at Pelican Bay

Overview of The Towers Orlando

The Towers Orlando is a 168-bed nursing home in a downtown high-rise. It is located just half a mile from the city center. With a Walk Score of 96, it is one of the most walkable locations in the state. You can easily walk to nearby shops, restaurants, and cultural spots.

About 142 people live here, which is 71.4% of the building’s capacity. The average stay lasts 64 days. This shows the facility supports both people recovering after a hospital stay and those who need long-term nursing care.

Each resident gets 4 hours and 6 minutes of nursing care every day. This time is shared by RNs, LPNs, and certified nursing assistants. This team can help residents who need daily support as well as those who need more specific medical care.

Inspections at places like this often focus on common areas, including how medications are handled. This is standard and happens at every facility in the state.

Families can pay using Medicare, Medicaid, or private funds, offering a few ways to manage the costs.

The Towers Orlando offers flexible care, from short recovery stays to longer-term options. Its walkable location is a great benefit for visiting families, as you do not need a car to get around the area.

Contact The Towers Orlando

Overview of The Estates at Carpenters

The Estates at the Carpenters is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing independent living services. Their health center also provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to those who need it. Their independent living options offer studio, and  one-to-two bedroom units  featuring their own living areas, private bathroom, and kitchen area.
The Estates at Carpenters offers a myriad of services and amenities designed to make the residents’ life more comfortable, secure, and enjoyable. Such amenities and programs include 24hr personal emergency care system, community surveillance system, generator backup, keycard locks in all apartment units,  flexible dining options, access activity rooms for art, music, and games, and senior wellness programs for fitness and health.

Contact The Estates At Carpenters

Overview of Moorings Park Grande Lake

Moorings Park at Grande Lake celebrates purposeful living in a pristine acre of land. They ensure that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive with assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, the senior living home boasts a tropical-style ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms.

Moorings Park offers comprehensive and exclusive programs for an excellent residential living experience. These include the Simply the Best™ programs centered on amenities designed to live independently with additional support.  The lifelong enrichment program encourages residents to pursue intellectual curiosity and growth by offering specialized courses with their partner university, Florida Gulf. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a hair salon, and an art studio.

Contact Moorings Park Grande Lake

Overview of VI at Bentley Village

VI at Bentley Village is a continuing care retirement community in Naples, Florida, in the North Naples neighborhood. It offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

These care levels are brought together in one setting. That may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between levels without leaving the community. It can also allow a couple to remain connected if their care needs differ, although the available housing includes one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom residences, with the larger layouts able to accommodate couples moving together.

VI at Bentley Village has 84 beds. Payment options are Medicare and private pay; Medicare can apply to eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay is another way to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, meaning that amount of nursing time is allocated to each resident across a day. Pets are allowed, so residents can continue living with their pets.

Contact Vi at Bentley Village

Overview of The Palace Suites

The Palace Suites is an independent living community located at 11377 SW 84th Street in Miami, Florida. Managed by The Palace Group, the mid-rise building contains 180 units and sits roughly five miles from Baptist Health South Miami Hospital.

The property offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments ranging from 429 to 938 square feet. It currently maintains an occupancy rate of 73 percent, with 131 of its 180 units filled. Daily services include continental breakfast and dinner, daily housekeeping, linen service, local transportation, and assistance scheduling medical appointments. Residents also have access to a fitness center, pool, and a structured calendar of social and recreational activities.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 55, meaning some errands can be completed on foot while other trips require a short drive. The community is pet-friendly and shares a campus with sister facilities that offer assisted living and skilled nursing services, providing a continuum of care if a resident’s needs change.

Prospective representatives can contact the leasing office directly to schedule a tour or inquire about apartment availability.

Contact The Palace Suites

Overview of Moorings Park at Grey Oaks

Moorings Park at Grey Oaks celebrates purposeful living, ensuring that residents are satisfied with the care and compassion they receive. Offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services, the senior living home boasts a tropical-style ambiance that creates a beautiful experience for the next home for you or your loved one, making sure residents feel like they belong. They encourage independence in their residents, which is why they provide a lifestyle based on your terms.
Moorings Park offers comprehensive and exclusive programs for an excellent residential living experience. These include the Simply the Best™ programs centered on amenities designed to live independently with additional support.  The lifelong enrichment program encourages residents to pursue intellectual curiosity and growth by offering specialized courses with their partner university, Florida Gulf. Other amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a hair salon, and an art studio.

Contact Moorings Park at Grey Oaks

Overview of The Cottage at Cypress Cove

The Cottage at Cypress Cove is an innovative assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers individualized care for older adults. Promoting a warm and home-like environment, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Exceptional care around the clock, alongside chef-prepared meals and well-curated enrichment programs, is also offered to enhance residents’ living experiences. The community’s person-centered care is dedicated to meeting residents’ needs, ensuring they can thrive in retirement.

A variety of games, like trivia and puzzles, monthly outings, and live music, aim to maintain residents’ holistic wellness. A full-service salon and spa, a multi-purpose room, and lively gathering areas also allow residents to pamper themselves and interact with their friends. With its scenic coastal location in HealthPark Florida,in Fort Myers, the community seamlessly combines relaxation and convenience. This assisted living and memory care community has a high-quality of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.

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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.