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| The Glenview at Pelican Bay | IL NH SNF | Naples (North Naples) | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
89
Rank
#804 / 1074 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#954 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Moorings Park Grande Lake | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Central Naples) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
89
Rank
#406 / 1074 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1282 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed | A+ |
| Sandhill Cove Retirement Living | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Palm City | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
89
Rank
#843 / 1074 | No |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1301 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Palace Royale at Kendall | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | Miami | 510
Facility
510
FL AVG
89
Rank
#1 / 1074 | No |
51
Facility
51
FL AVG
40
Rank
#503 / 1486 | Kendall Healthcare Properties | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 28 | 35.7%
Facility
35.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#180 / 919 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#401 / 919 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#64 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Ricardo A Martinez | Studio / 1 bed | - |
| Moorings Park at Grey Oaks | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Bears Paw) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
89
Rank
#406 / 1074 | No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1356 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
| Terracina Grand | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Naples | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
89
Rank
#38 / 1074 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1224 / 1486 | Terracina, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 31 | 41.9%
Facility
41.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#253 / 919 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#553 / 919 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919 | For-Profit | $34,000 | Pradeep Muley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Fountains of Melbourne | IL NH AL | Melbourne | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
40
Rank
#992 / 1486 | Krc Melbourne, Limited Partnership | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
83
Rank
#657 / 876 | 35 | 62.9%
Facility
62.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#576 / 919 | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
33
Rank
#612 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $8,300 | Danielle Marie Broderick | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Westminster St. Augustine | IL AL MC NH SNF | St. Augustine | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
89
Rank
#843 / 1074 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1403 / 1486 | Westminster Pines, Inc | 96
Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#100 / 876 | 14 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#470 / 919 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#161 / 919 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#64 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | - | Misty Degross | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Vi at Lakeside Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
89
Rank
#695 / 1074 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1224 / 1486 | Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#314 / 876 | 15 | 53.3%
Facility
53.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#403 / 919 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#151 / 919 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#18 / 919 | For-Profit | $6,025 | Hauremarie Anne Simeus | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Vi at Aventura | IL AL MC NH SNF | Aventura | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
89
Rank
#872 / 1074 | No |
69
Facility
69
FL AVG
40
Rank
#223 / 1486 | Cc Aventura LLC | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#237 / 876 | 17 | 58.8%
Facility
58.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#506 / 919 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#289 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $500 | Martine Cesaire-Francois | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Addington Place at College Harbor | IL AL NH SNF | St. Petersburg | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
89
Rank
#533 / 1074 | No |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1383 / 1486 | Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 27 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#328 / 919 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#463 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Kathleen Tyler | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| River Garden Senior Services | IL ADC MC NH SNF | Jacksonville (Del Rio) | 180
Facility
180
FL AVG
89
Rank
#56 / 1074 | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1203 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Westminster Woods on Julington Creek | IL AL MC NH SNF | Fruit Cove (Saint Johns) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
89
Rank
#582 / 1074 | No |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1486 | Wesley Manor, Inc | 93
Facility
93
FL AVG
83
Rank
#203 / 876 | 21 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#470 / 919 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#360 / 919 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#331 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | - | David Berlin | - | C- |
| Canterbury Tower | IL AL NH RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
89
Rank
#889 / 1074 | No |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1486 | Canterbury Towers, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#220 / 919 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#106 / 919 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#740 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | - | Joyce Mitchell | - | A+ |
| Westminster Oaks Tallahassee | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tallahassee | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 | No |
1
Facility
1
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1428 / 1486 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 23 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#216 / 919 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#316 / 919 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#64 / 919 | Not-For-Profit | - | Karen Myers | - | - |
Known for providing independent living, The Palace Suites is a stellar community for residents looking to find a community that feels like a vacation on a cruise ship. Residents of The Palace Suites commonly describe the home as a hotel-like community where their social lives expand. The Palace Suits is awarded as the Best Independent Living in 2022 due to its exceptional service and exceedingly wonderful care. The Palace Suites (along with the Palace at Coral Gables) has set the standard for senior living in South Florida. The awards and recognitions won by The Palace Group is a testament to the quality care entrusted by family members; The Palace Suites is an exceptional retirement home that promises living like royalty in a community that puts them first and promotes an elevated luxurious lifestyle.
Among their comprehensive amenities that has placed them as one of the best is found through their residential package that offer first-class amenities: five-star dining offering a 4-course dinner; fully equipped fitness center also offering fitness and wellness classes; and a list of engaging recreational programs and activities. Many residential apartments are inclusive of an emergency call system in rooms and bathrooms, as well as having a flat screen TV with cable service– where apartments are maintained through their daily housekeeping and linen services. Other essential services that help with their daily activities include local transportations, medication management, and assistance with making appointments.
A charming home-like environment in a lush tropical setting, The W Assisted Living at Pompano Beach also provides memory care support. The cozy atmosphere prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming communities in the neighborhood. The community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve complete independence while maintaining a purposeful life.
The W’s residential living is built on comfort and flexibility. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include delicious home-cooked meals, housekeeping services, laundry services, scheduled outings, and planned recreational activities.
Forest Trace Senior Living is a thriving senior living community. Situated in the beautiful and sunny city of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, they offer an array of senior living options, encompassing Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care. This senior living community’s goal is to enhance the well-being and independence of each resident they serve, ensuring a high quality of life.
Forest Trace Senior Living creates an environment where senior residents can turn their vision of an active, engaged lifestyle into a delightful reality. These comprehensive senior living options include access to chef-prepared dining, life enrichment programming, housekeeping services, and numerous other amenities. Their services are thoughtfully designed to cater to the unique needs of each senior resident.
Springtree Senior Living, in Sunrise, Florida, know that their residents matter the most. They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Springtree Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Sixteen years in Hyde Park puts Allegro Hyde Park in an established position in one of Tampa’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 88. Tampa General Hospital is six-tenths of a mile away, which is the kind of proximity that matters when evaluating an assisted living or memory care placement. The address at 800 W Azeele St sits 1.3 miles from the city center, close enough to reach most of Tampa on foot or with minimal transit.
The mid-rise building carries independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one roof, which means residents have a path forward as care needs change without changing communities. Private room apartments run from 540 to 926 square feet across more than a dozen named floor plans. Transportation services and fitness and recreation are confirmed in the structured data; pets are welcome; and 24-hour staffing is in place. Jennifer Nies serves as Executive Director.
This is a private-pay community where Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted. Allegro Hyde Park is a multi-care-type senior living option in a genuinely walkable Tampa neighborhood, 16 years established, with a floor plan range that accommodates different space needs and a care continuum that covers independent living through memory care.
Welcome to Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay, an assisted living community that offers personalized care and an active senior lifestyle. This community offers a comprehensive range of services including assisted living, independent living, and SHINE Memory Care, a program designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Committed to affordable, carefree living, Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay provides the perfect combination of value and exceptional care.
Nestled in a picturesque location, residents of Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay get access to the stylish Grande Clubhouse, lifestyle services like Dimensions Health and Fitness, Celebrations Activities, and Sensations Dining. Their team is committed to providing exceptional service, taking care of housekeeping, maintenance, concierge, and transportation needs, and allowing seniors to fully embrace their retirement years.
Conveniently located in Fernandina Beach, FL, Osprey Village is a distinguished senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term rehab services. Residents here live a maintenance-free lifestyle with the support of reliable caregivers that curates personalized care plans based on residents’ individual needs, ensuring they get the appropriate care and assistance they require. The community ensures residents are provided with a relaxing living environment set on a scenic location with convenient access to shopping and dining options for a convenient and vibrant lifestyle.
Residents here receive access to trained professionals 24/7, and additional amenities such as housekeeping, transportation, and medical services for a convenient living experience. Restaurant-style fine dining, an award-winning wellness program with a multi-million-dollar wellness center, and amenities such as a salon and spa, transportation services, and more are provided to enhance the quality of life for residents and provide a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. A robust calendar of daily social events is also offered to provide residents opportunities for staying active, connected, and stimulated.
Nestled in the ideal location of Royal Palm Beach, FL, Palms Royale Assisted Living Facility is a respected senior living community, offering assisted living services. The community provides its residents with daily living assistance, medication monitoring, and healthcare coordination services for a convenient lifestyle. Residents here are provided with carefully built accommodations, designed to encourage an intimate and comfortable living environment that encourages residents to lead the lifestyle they desire.
Committed to liberating its residents from tiring chores, the community also offers services like daily housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services. Delectable meals are also served daily to help residents maintain their well-being and health. Here, residents are provided
Situated in the peaceful residential area of Walden Pond Cove, Longwood, FL is the reliable senior living community of Arrows Senior Care providing assisted living. The community can accommodate up to six residents with its intimate and welcoming setting. Striving to meet seniors’ needs and preferences, a team of compassionate and highly trained professionals delivers the highest quality of care and assistance for seniors around the clock.
Pursue your interests and gain meaningful experiences with a robust calendar of engaging activities and enjoyable programs ranging from arts and crafts to fitness classes. The community strengthens family connections by encouraging more visits. Have a delightful dining experience with dietitian-approved meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Arrows Senior Care is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their freedom with its state-of-the-art amenities and excellent services.
Keystone Place at Beachwalk is a family-owned and operated retirement community in Fort Myers, FL, that offers a wide range of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. The community continuously promotes a warm and home-like environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. With 24-hour assistance, restaurant-style dining, and on-site wellness services, residents can maintain their independence without hassles. Through personalized care plans, accompanied by a high caregiver-to-resident ratio, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost attention and care for their unique needs.
Mind-stimulating games, exercise classes, and various events aim to help improve residents’ cognition and maintain holistic wellness. The community also features state-of-the-art amenities, including a fitness center, an activity center, and an accessible outdoor courtyard for residents’ leisure. Surrounded by restaurants, bus stops, and shops, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This retirement community has high standards of care, making it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 566 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.



















