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Overview of Gateway Terrace Senior Apartments

Live a vibrant lifestyle at Gateway Terrace Senior Apartments, a distinguished community in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offering independent living. With affordable and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can keep their peace of mind. 24-hour emergency maintenance and a compassionate team are also available, ensuring residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

A well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and exciting events is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Utilities are also taken care of to ease financial burdens. Here, pets are welcome to accompany residents to prevent loneliness. With plenty of amenities, including a barber shop, shuffleboard courts, and an Olympic-sized pool, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Plaza Gardenia Apartments

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Hialeah, FL, Plaza Gardenia Apartments is a welcoming community that offers independent living. The community has cozy and purposely built one-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety. Laundry spaces and utilities are also provided, so residents have a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Thriving local amenities and entertainment spaces surround the area, ensuring residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With convenient kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents make the most of their best years amidst the community’s vibrant and inviting environment.

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Overview of Hialeah Residence Apartments

Enjoy your best years at Hialeah Residence Apartments, an exceptional community in Hialeah, FL, offering independent living. Featuring beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Convenient apartment features and laundry spaces are also available, so residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with delightful local amenities and recreational spaces nearby. Restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing residents with plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Palm Springs Villa

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Hialeah, FL, Palm Springs Villa is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. The community features cozy and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle as housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of.

A jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delightful restaurants and thriving shops nearby, residents enjoy plenty of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s warm and welcoming environment create the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Federation Plaza Apartments

Ideally situated in the harmonious neighborhood of Hollywood, FL, Federation Plaza Apartments is a blissful community that offers independent living. The community has purposely built and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents live comfortably. With convenient apartment features and laundry spaces, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Cozy communal spaces are available on-site, ensuring residents can freely interact with their surroundings. A variety of restaurants and shops are also available, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is a great option for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Sweet Water Grand the Bridges Assisted Living

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Sweet Water Grand the Bridges Assisted Living, an outstanding community in Riverview, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Thoughtfully furnished and spacious accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents feel at ease during their stay. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delectable and well-balanced meals are served, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for residents’ convenience. The community’s wide range of care options and top-tier amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Pine Berry Senior

Make the most of your best years at Pine Berry Senior Apartments, a purposely built 55+ community in Clearwater, FL, offering independent living. The community has beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are also available, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with a variety of recreational opportunities and welcoming communal spaces. Residents also enjoy plenty of dining options with delightful restaurants and shops nearby. Amenities include a movie theater, a business center, a library, a clubhouse, and a swimming pool.

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Overview of Pinnacle at Peacefield

Enjoy your best years at Pinnacle at Piecefield, an idyllic retreat in Hollywood, FL, offering independent living. With spacious and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent loneliness.

Residents have easy access to plenty of recreational spaces and thriving shops nearby, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. With fully equipped kitchens, residents can prepare meals on their terms. Other amenities include a clubhouse, a fitness center, a computer lab, and a community room, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Belleair Towers – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Offering outstanding commitment to delivering an exceptional living experience, Belleair Towers in Clearwater, FL, is a charming senior living community that offers independent living. Residents are empowered to live the lifestyle they expect with the convenience of various supportive services, including weekly housekeeping, linen service, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The community offers a comfortable, safe and secure living environment with apartments equipped with safety and accessibility features, WiFi, and emergency response systems.

With no chores to worry about, residents can freely enjoy all the fine things the community has to offer, whether it’s enjoying delicious meals made with fresh ingredients, participating in enriching events and classes, or idling in the beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. A dedicated and compassionate team is also available to provide any help that residents may need. Here, residents are encouraged and provided the necessities they need to focus on what truly matters to them.

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Westminster Lakeland

16 Lake Hunter Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
Overview of Westminster Lakeland

Westminster Lakeland, formerly Florida Presbyterian Homes, is a Life Plan Community that is now part of the Westminster Communities of Florida. The community offers a picturesque setting on 48 acres along the stunning Lake Hunter, providing the assurance of having a plan for life. Westminster Lakeland offers a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, nursing care, therapy and rehabilitation, and pharmacy services, all on one campus.

Residents can choose from a variety of residences, from villa homes on tree-lined neighborhood streets to lakeside apartment residences, ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The community’s exclusive MyWLife program for whole-person well-being ensures a calendar full of exciting lifelong learning and well-being opportunities, as well as access to fantastic amenities and hospitality services. Whether it’s the natural setting, the range of services, or the engaging activities, Westminster Lakeland offers something for everyone to love in their retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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
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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
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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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Independent Living in Florida at a glance

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: 107The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 556 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.