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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 | - | - |
Make the most of your best years at Windsor Clearwater Apartments, a distinguished community in Clearwater, FL, offering independent living. With a variety of beautifully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site management are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
A thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents enjoy delightful mealtimes with al fresco dining, coffee, and tea bar, that provides a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community has plenty of amenities for recreation and wellness, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.
Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Clearwater, FL, Madison Point Apartments is a specially designed community that offers independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has cozy and sophisticated one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Alongside safety features and convenient apartment amenities, on-site maintenance and management are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can spend their days as they please with various recreational opportunities and communal spaces. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, ensuring residents enjoy delightful dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an activity room, a billiard room, a fitness center, and a community room, ensuring residents have the finest retirement experience.
Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Spring Hill, FL, Vista Grand at Spring Hill is a distinct community that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with beautifully designed and spacious floor plans. The community also helps with housekeeping and other maintenance, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
With cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities, residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options. The community has a fitness center, a cyber cafe, and a swimming pool, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.
Enjoy your dream retirement at Southlake Towers, a distinguished community in Palm Bay, FL, offering independent living. 85 purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.
Fun events and recreational programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a gazebo, exercise spaces, and spacious community rooms.
Experience your best years at Marquis Coral Springs, a distinct community in Coral Springs, FL, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and sophisticated one- to three-bedroom floor plans, designed for residents’ comfort. Maintenance services and convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.
Residents can easily access their necessities and wellness opportunities with recreational spaces and local amenities surrounding the area. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a pet washing station, a multipurpose room, a sun deck, a cabana, a pool, a game room, a fitness center, and a spacious courtyard.
Live a blissful retirement at The Reserve at Coral Springs, a distinguished community in Coral Springs, FL, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents can ease their worries. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with top-notch apartment features and maintenance services.
A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to maintain social connections and live actively. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining options with restaurants and shops nearby. Amenities include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a lounge, a tennis court, a game room, a sun deck, a courtyard, and serene walking trails.
Beautifully located near Miramar Regional Park in Miramar, FL, Casa Sant Angelo is a welcoming community that offers independent living. With accessible and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, residents enjoy the utmost comfort. On-site maintenance and laundry spaces are also available, so residents have more time to do the things they love.
Cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities are provided, ensuring residents can spend their days as they please. Delightful restaurants and thriving shops are also available nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options. The communities have plenty of amenities, including multipurpose rooms, a fitness center, a courtyard, and a clubhouse.
Make the most of your best years at Choreograph Gainesville, an idyllic retreat in Gainesville, FL, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to the comfort and convenience of those 55+. On-site management and plenty of convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Recreational activities and wellness opportunities are provided, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents have easy access to a variety of dining options with restaurants and a coffee lounge on-site. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.
Experience the retirement of your dreams at Allegro Fort Lauderdale, an esteemed community in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with beautifully designed and spacious floor plans that aim to keep them comfortable and safe. With exceptional services, residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
Enriching programs and exciting events are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has a variety of amenities, including a salon, a fitness center, a game room, a pool, BBQ grills, a fire pit, and a dog park.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at Quantum Apartments, a distinguished community in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. On-site maintenance, concierge services, and convenient apartment features are provided, so residents have a hassle-free living.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with welcoming communal spaces. Thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options. The community has a roof terrace, a sun deck, a picnic area, a clubhouse, a business center, a fitness center, a spa, a pool, and a spacious courtyard.
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.



















