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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
Not-For-Profit-Karen Myers--
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Overview of The Savoy Gracious Retirement Living

Upgrade to a worry-free lifestyle at The Savoy, an uplifting senior living community in Winter Springs, FL, offering independent living. Residents can choose their ideal living space from a wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, complemented with elegant common spaces and personalized care services. Emergency call systems in each residence and live-in managers provide residents with ease of mind, knowing that assistance is immediately available should they need it.

The community commits itself to giving residents plenty of opportunities for connection, self-discovery, and enjoyment by conducting an array of engaging activities, excursions, travel programs, and events. Residents’ nourishment is guaranteed by a culinary team that carefully prepares meals catered to individual dietary needs. With services for housekeeping, linen, maintenance, and transportation provided, residents live freely with a lot of time on their hands to explore what the community offers.

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Seagrass Village of Panama City Beach

201 Seagrass Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Overview of Seagrass Village of Panama City Beach

Designed for carefree senior living in Panama City Beach, Florida, Seagrass Village offers independent living through its residential assisted living with villa homes. These spacious two-bedroom, two-bathroom cottages provide ample living space and privacy. Residents can personalize their villa homes with their favorite décor, making it a true reflection of themselves. Each villa features a fully-equipped kitchen with an island bar, a laundry room, a two-car garage, and a screened lanai overlooking landscaped grounds.

Seagrass Village a carefree lifestyle by taking care of exterior maintenance and landscaping. This allows residents to spend their time enjoying the on-site amenities like a large swimming pool, movie theater, and library, or exploring the nearby shops, restaurants, and beaches of Panama City Beach. Additionally, residents can participate in happy hour socials and enjoy restaurant-style dining, all without leaving the community. A comfortable and amenity-rich living environment with minimal responsibilities, Seagrass Village’s residential villa homes can be a valuable option for seniors seeking independent living in Panama City Beach.

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Brookdale at Home® Palm Beach Gardens

800 Village Square Crossing Suite 203, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview of Brookdale at Home® Palm Beach Gardens

Brookdale at Home Palm Beach Gardens is an exceptional private in-home care provider based in Village Square Crossing, Suite 203, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, offering companion care, personal care, and respite care. The community commits to delivering hands-on care and assistance to seniors in the comforts of their homes. Brookdale at Home Palm Beach Gardens boasts a team of compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy professionals, ensuring seniors are relaxed and well-respected.

The community promotes a dependable and strong relationship with the seniors to meet their needs. No qualifications are needed and seniors with their families can ask Brookdale at Home Palm Beach Gardens to lend extra hands for support whenever necessary. For a better quality of living, Brookdale at Home Palm Beach Gardens delivers top-notch care and assistance in the comforts of home.

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Overview of Mulligan Park Gracious Retirement Living

Welcome to the vibrant senior living lifestyle at Mulligan Park, where a diverse range of amenities and services await to enrich your retirement experience and cultivate lasting connections with new friends and family. This exceptional independent living community boasts a dedicated live-in management team, ensuring round-the-clock support and assistance, while each private apartment is equipped with emergency pull cords for added peace of mind. Committed to offering a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle, Mulligan Park is wholeheartedly focused on creating an environment where residents can flourish and make the most of their retirement years.

Embrace a carefree retirement with the convenience of three chef-prepared meals served daily, accessible transportation options, a well-crafted calendar brimming with exciting events and activities, and the ease of weekly housekeeping services, all thoughtfully included in your monthly rent. At Mulligan Park, residents have the opportunity to experience a dynamic and engaging senior living community that embraces joyful experiences and fosters a profound sense of belonging, making every day truly special. Embrace the Mulligan Park lifestyle and embark on a journey filled with meaningful moments and cherished memories. 

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Overview of Coral Reef Alf

Set in Palm Bay, Florida, Coral Reef Alf, is a distinguished senior living community that specializes in memory care. With its dedication to providing a stress-free and secure environment to individuals with Alzheimer’s and related dementia, the community provides specialized care programs tailored to their needs and preferences. Residents experience the highest standard of care and support with a care team attending to their daily living activities and personal needs.

Here, residents are respected and empowered to do the things they truly enjoy with onsite activities curated to keep them active and well-engaged. The community also offers various services like medication management, diabetic care, incontinence care, and non-ambulatory care to ensure residents are well-cared for. Transportation services and cozy amenities are also available, creating a conducive environment where residents live their golden years creating unforgettable moments.

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Overview of Bradford Square Retirement Community

An independent living community for ages 55 and over, Bradford Square sits at 3255 Vanderbilt Beach Road in Naples, Collier County, Florida. The operator, Resort Lifestyle Communities, manages multiple properties across the country.

The facility operates as a private independent living setting and is not certified by Medicare or Medicaid; this is a distinction that places it outside federal oversight structures.

The physical plant is a three-story building with a range of housing options. Studio through two-bedroom apartments span 566 to 1,206 square feet, each with full kitchen appliances, climate control, and storage. Pet owners welcome their animals rent-free. Weekly housekeeping and ongoing maintenance eliminate household tasks.

The property sits 10 miles from downtown Naples in a neighborhood that is car-dependent; virtually all errands and outings require a vehicle.

Dining anchors the daily experience. An executive chef prepares three meals daily with rotating menus and diet-conscious recipes. Residents unable to attend dining can request meal delivery to their units. Alternatively, the 24-hour “chef’s pantry” provides around-the-clock snack access.

Social infrastructure is extensive. The community operates a 150-seat theater, library, billiards room, arcade, bar lounge, fitness center, spa, swimming pool, and business center. A full-time Lifestyle Director coordinates monthly events and activities.

Security systems and a 24/7 emergency alert system provide safety infrastructure.

On-site managers and round-the-clock concierge staffing ensure accessible support. Transportation is available for outings.

Bradford Square is designed for independent older adults prioritizing an organized social and dining environment with amenities-rich living, rather than those requiring medical supervision or clinical oversight.

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Overview of Belmont Village Senior Living Aventura

Live a luxurious retirement with the extraordinary senior living community of Belmont Village Aventura residing in the enchanting neighborhood of Yacht Club Way, Aventura, FL, that provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and its signature Circle of Friends program. Enjoy a cozy and beautifully designed residence with a wide selection of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom apartments, and penthouses. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community combines clinical excellence and utmost comfort.

Belmont Village Aventura empowers seniors to live with dignity and remain engaged with their surroundings, orchestrating a bunch of fun activities and learning programs. With around-the-clock assistance from a kind and highly skilled team, seniors maximize their time and explore new endeavors. Healthy and delicious meals are provided in multiple dining venues to foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs. Find solace and age gracefully surrounded by fabulous amenities and ethereal views.

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Overview of Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton

Ideally situated near West Bica Medical Center in Boca Raton, FL, Toby & Leon Cooperman Sinai Residences Boca Raton is a blissful community that offers independent living. With a variety of purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Weekly housekeeping, linen services, and maintenance are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents will not run out of things to do, with plenty of recreational activities and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and healthy dining options are also available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a business center, an auditorium, a movie theater, an art studio, a spa, a concierge, a fitness center, and a resort-style pool, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Amavida at Lakes Park

Peacefully nestled in the quiet setting of Fort Myers, FL, Amavida at Lakes Park is a blissful retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious apartments and villas, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents have a worry-free lifestyle with weekly housekeeping and maintenance services.

Encouraging residents to live an active and vibrant lifestyle, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delectable and healthy dining options are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive services and extensive amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of The Commons Apartments

Ideally located in the thriving neighborhood of Miami Gardens, FL, The Commons Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and thoughtfully designed one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with on-site maintenance.

Thriving local amenities and recreational spaces surround the area, providing residents with unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs with convenient kitchen features. The community is a great option for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its exceptional amenities.

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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.