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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 Windsor Clearwater Apartments

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.

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Overview of Madison Point Apartments

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.

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Overview of Vista Grand at Spring Hill

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.

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Southlake Towers

5501 Pinewood Dr Ne Apt 132, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Overview of Southlake Towers

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.

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Overview of Marquis Coral Springs

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.

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Overview of The Reserve at Coral Springs

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.

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Overview of Casa Sant Angelo

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.

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Overview of Choreograph Gainesville

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.

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Overview of Allegro Fort Lauderdale

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.

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Overview of Quantum Apartments

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.

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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.