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Best Independent Living in Florida

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 566 independent living communities in Florida using Florida 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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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: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 BedA+
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 BedA+
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 BedA+
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 MartinezStudio / 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$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$8,300Danielle Marie Broderick1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 DegrossStudio / 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$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 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$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 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$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 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
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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
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Cassie’s Castle

208 Natchez Trace Ave, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Overview of Cassie’s Castle

Discover the charm and warmth of Cassie’s Castle, situated at 208 Natchez Trace Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, offering memory care and resident care home services. The community of caring professionals is dedicated to providing holistic care tailored to each individual’s unique needs, ensuring peace of mind for families and a nurturing environment for loved ones. Well-appointed and convenient accommodations are available based on the needs and preferences of its residents.

The community provides a comprehensive range of top-quality healthcare services including medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care, high acuity care, and non-ambulatory care. Enjoy delectable and nutritionally balanced meals with friends and new companions in fine dining. Experience a vibrant community at Cassie’s Castle where every day is an opportunity for connection and enrichment.

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Harborchase of Palm Beach Gardens

3000 Central Gardens Cir, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Overview of Harborchase of Palm Beach Gardens

Harborchase of Palm Beach Gardens is a 160-bed senior living property that provides assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. The community provides 24-hour support and nursing care, an emergency response setup, on-site dining with special chef events, salon and spa amenities, and a regular schedule of daily activities.

Documents covering 30 separate regulatory visits since July 2017 show a total of 38 deficiencies. This frequency averages out to 3.6 citations per year, which tracks 22% better than the typical Florida facility baseline. Because 26 of those 30 inspections historically noted at least one regulatory mark, the facility maintains a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reviews.

Historical files note past challenges involving emergency planning, environmental controls, medication labeling, and staff training records, including a 10-citation report in October 2020. However, public records highlight a major trend toward consistent management recently, as the four most recent inspections conducted between September 2022 and March 2025 all came back completely clean with zero violations. No state fines or administrative enforcement actions appear on the provider’s record.

Older adults investigating regional long-term care placements can evaluate these multi-year timelines to track the facility’s operational progress. Since the public logs point to past administrative and record-keeping hurdles that have since given way to a multi-year run of entirely clean inspections, the current files indicate a stable management framework. Scheduling a personal walkthrough is a practical next step to observe the daily activities firsthand, check out the common spaces, and discuss care coordination with the staff.

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St. Elizabeth Gardens

801 Ne 33Rd St B 213, Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Overview of St. Elizabeth Gardens

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Pompano Beach, FL, St. Elizabeth Gardens is a purposely built community that offers independent living. The community has 155 beautifully furnished and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort. Income restrictions are also utilized to ensure low-income older adults find the accommodation that best suits their budgets.

Cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities are also provided to encourage residents to interact with their surroundings. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants and shops nearby. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its affordable and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Puerta Del Sol

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Hialeah, FL, Puerta Del Sol is a welcoming community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents have plenty of options for the best accommodation that fits their preferences, ensuring their comfort and safety. The community provides affordable housing costs for those 62+ with fixed income to help ease their financial burdens.

An onsite service coordinator is also available to help residents with additional services like transportation and many more. With its convenient location near a variety of restaurants and recreation sites, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs and wants. Amenities include a community room, a computer room, a laundry room, and beautifully manicured gardens, making it an ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Hunter River Walk Apartments

Live a blissful retirement with Hunter River Walk Apartments, a purposely built community in Miami, FL, that offers independent living. Here, residents optimize comfort and independence with the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious one-bedroom accommodations. With a friendly and inviting setting, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

Residents enjoy a variety of entertainment options and wellness sites with the community’s convenient location near downtown. The community also features state-of-the-art security systems for residents’ comfort and safety. Spend your golden years without worries amidst the community’s specially designed amenities and welcoming spaces.

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The Brennity at Vero Beach

7955 16Th Manor, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Overview of The Brennity at Vero Beach

Thrive in your golden years with the trusted senior living community of The Brennity at Vero Beach residing in 16th Manor, Vero Beach, FL, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features ethereal and well-built studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for seniors to live comfortably. With a compassionate and well-trained team, residents reach their full potential and learn something new.

Enjoy fun activities and engage in exciting activities conducted to ensure seniors live an active and blissful lifestyle. The community provides opportunities for meaningful interactions, ensuring residents gain new experiences and knowledge along the way. The Brennity at Vero Beach is a blissful community committed to providing a haven for seniors to enjoy a glorious retirement.

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Overview of Woodlands Village

Providing seniors with accessible senior living experience and honoring military veterans with an exceptional experience, Woodlands Village is a distinguished senior living community situated in the stunning neighborhood of 301 Boulevard East, Bradenton, FL that focuses on independent living. With a wide selection of purposely designed and elegant accommodations, seniors settle in comfort and convenience. The community promises a worry-free lifestyle with supportive services.

A variety of stunning amenities and state-of-the-art safety systems accompany seniors during their stay in the community to ensure their safety and security. Moreover, a friendly and reliable team helps seniors keep their surroundings clean to provide more time to meet with friends. Woodlands Village is great for relaxation with its serene spaces and inviting community.

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Overview of Osprey Heights Gracious Retirement Living

Burrowed in Hillsborough County, Valrico, FL, Osprey Heights Gracious Retirement Living is an intimate senior living community that offers independent living. Choose among over 40 unique studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, each designed with seniors’ comfort and well-being in mind. Management teams live on-site and are available to residents throughout the day and when they need them, making sure all of their needs and concerts are met with quick response. The community seeks compassionate individuals who share their commitment to exceptional hospitality, ensuring their residents receive the very best when it comes to care.

An array of regularly conducted activities, including parties, exercise classes, and entertainment, foster an invigorating experience and meaningful social interactions that enrich residents’ lives. With three delicious chef-prepared meals and 24-hour bar for coffee, snacks, and fruits, residents are always happy and full. Plenty of delightful amenities, such as cozy common areas, movie theater, heated swimming pool, fitness center, salon, and activity room, encourages residents to explore and keep an active lifestyle.

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Overview of Steeplechase Gracious Retirement Living

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Oxford, FL, Steeplechase is an impressive senior living community that offers independent living. The community helps residents maintain their independence as long as possible with their array of convenient services, access to basic assistance through a third-party home care provider and life-enrichment programs that let residents choose what they want to engage in. Offering spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio apartments, the community ensures residents enjoy a comfortable residence with plenty of privacy and security.

Committed to providing an engaging and stimulating environment, the community features a jam-packed social calendar of activities and host of interesting amenities. Maintenance, housekeeping, and linens are handled to ensure residents live a carefree lifestyle. A talented culinary team makes sure residents get the nourishment they need without the hassle of preparing meals with three meals served daily and a snack and coffee bar available all day. Here, residents are empowered to continue learning, discovering, and enjoying life.

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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 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.