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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 | - | - |
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.
Live your best years at Cape Southwest 97, an exceptional community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living. Beautifully furnished and cozy one- to three-bedroom floor plans are available in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay. On-site maintenance and convenient apartment features are also provided for residents’ convenience.
Residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities with cozy communal spaces and recreational activities. With fully furnished kitchens in each unit, residents enjoy meals on their terms. The community is equipped with a pool, a fitness center, a courtyard, a dog park, a clubhouse, and a pet play area.
Spend a blissful retirement at Palm Harbor Apartments, a blissful haven set in the harmonious neighborhood of Fort Myers, FL, offering independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with accessible and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour emergency maintenance and on-site laundry spaces are also available, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.
Encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections, a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. With fully equipped kitchens in each unit, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents and ease their loneliness. The community is ideal for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.
Live actively at Village Green Active 55+ Community, a welcoming 55+ community in St. Petersburg, FL, offering independent living. Featuring a variety of spacious and purposely built accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also have easy access to their necessities and leisure with local amenities nearby.
A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs is conducted, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. For residents’ convenience, transportation services are available. The community has plenty of amenities, including a heated pool, a spa, a shuffleboard, a bocce ball, a pet park, a fitness center, an arts and crafts room, and walking and biking trails.
Emerson Lakes Senior Living Community is a well-regarded 62+ independent living community in Bradenton, FL, offering specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments. With its lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and transportation services. The community’s thoughtfully curated amenities also ensure residents can live independently in retirement.
Fitness programs, card games, and various recreational opportunities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and have fun. A full-service salon, a spa, a swimming pool, and walking trails are just some of the amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Bradenton, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the best choices for senior living in Florida, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.
Lakeside at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mount Dora, FL, redefines senior living with a blend of care services, including memory Care, assisted living, post-hospital rehab, and long-term care nursing services. Residents enjoy well-appointed accommodations tailored to their needs and experiences with personalized attention from a dedicated team.
With two heated pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and six exquisite dining venues, every day at Lakeside offers luxury and leisure at its finest. The top-tier food choices enhance the dining experience, while activities like poker, water volleyball, and woodworking keep residents engaged. Explore its beautifully created shared spaces and meet new companions along the way. Whether it is unwinding in the spa or meditating, Lakeside nurtures the mind, body, and spirit, making every moment meaningful.
Set in the vibrant town of Bradenton, FL, Water’s Edge of Bradenton is a welcoming senior living community providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from independent living apartments or villas that are spacious and cozy accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom to two-bedroom. In terms of memory care, they provide a combination of personalized day-to-day care that are all within a close-knit community full of convenient amenities. By learning your loved one’s routine, they hope to nurture the unique personality that makes them who they are.
Offering above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy a wide range of healthy, wholesome meals, fitness classes, and personal training, social events such as book clubs, housekeeping, weekly laundry service, concierge services, and scheduled transportation. Have fun with a full calendar of events and activities. They also provide unmatched comfort and security 24/7 with their security system, concierge, and a property manager on site. With Water’s Edge of Bradenton, seniors are assured of an all-encompassing living experience.
With seniors’ well-being in mind, the extraordinary senior living community of Hawthorne Inn of Ocala situated in the serene neighborhood of South West 33rd Avenue, Ocala, FL, offers assisted living and independent living. The community features elegant and snug residences with various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans to ensure seniors live in comfort and style. Enjoy the care and assistance you need and prefer with a compassionate and well-trained team.
Carefully curated activities and enjoyable programs are conducted based on residents’ interests and strengths for a happy life. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals for dietary satisfaction. Hawthorne Inn of Ocala is ideal for seniors who want to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost attention for their ever-changing needs.
Situated in the serene neighborhood of Ocala, FL, Hampton Manor at Deerwood is a blissful senior living community offering assisted living. Have a relaxing retirement within the cozy and sophisticated residence of Hampton Manor at Deerwood in a wide array of studio and one-bedroom floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to ensure seniors’ needs and aspirations are well-cared for with a dedicated and highly skilled team.
Discover new hobbies and relive past interests with a jam-packed calendar of activities conducted for seniors to remain active and happy. Here, residents have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Hampton Manor at Deerwood strives to provide a safe place for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love within its stunning premises.
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.



















