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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| The Palace Royale at Kendall | IL AL HC MC NH SNF | Miami | 510
Facility
510
FL AVG
88
Rank
#1 / 1058 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
FL AVG
40
Rank
#503 / 1487 | Kendall Healthcare Properties | 94
Facility
94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 28 | 35.7%
Facility
35.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#172 / 907 | 25
Facility
25
FL AVG
33
Rank
#391 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Ricardo A Martinez | Studio / 1 bed | - |
| Vi at Lakeside Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Lantana | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1225 / 1487 | 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
#395 / 907 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#142 / 907 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#9 / 907 | 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
88
Rank
#855 / 1058 | No |
69
Facility
69
FL AVG
40
Rank
#223 / 1487 | Cc Aventura LLC | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#237 / 876 | 17 | 58.8%
Facility
58.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#497 / 907 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#280 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Martine Cesaire-Francois | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Terracina Grand | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Naples | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1058 | Yes |
12
Facility
12
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1225 / 1487 | Terracina, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 31 | 41.9%
Facility
41.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#245 / 907 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#543 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $34,000 | Pradeep Muley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Westminster Oaks Tallahassee | IL AL MC NH SNF | Tallahassee | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 | Yes |
1
Facility
1
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1429 / 1487 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 23 | 39.1%
Facility
39.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#208 / 907 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#307 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Karen Myers | - | - |
| The Mayflower at Winter Park | IL AL MC NH SNF | Winter Park | 55
Facility
55
FL AVG
88
Rank
#734 / 1058 | No |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 17 | 70.6%
Facility
70.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#699 / 907 | 21
Facility
21
FL AVG
33
Rank
#307 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#446 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Kimberly Arunakul | - | - |
| Westminster St. Augustine | IL AL MC NH SNF | St. Augustine | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
88
Rank
#827 / 1058 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1404 / 1487 | Westminster Pines, Inc | 96
Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#100 / 876 | 14 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#461 / 907 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#152 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Misty Degross | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Westminster Woods on Julington Creek | IL AL MC NH SNF | Fruit Cove (Saint Johns) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1058 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1487 | Wesley Manor, Inc | 93
Facility
93
FL AVG
83
Rank
#203 / 876 | 21 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#461 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#351 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | David Berlin | - | C- |
| Addington Place at College Harbor | IL AL NH SNF | St. Petersburg | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
88
Rank
#522 / 1058 | No |
3
Facility
3
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1384 / 1487 | Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 27 | 48.1%
Facility
48.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#320 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Kathleen Tyler | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Canterbury Tower | IL AL NH RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
88
Rank
#873 / 1058 | Yes |
56
Facility
56
FL AVG
40
Rank
#407 / 1487 | Canterbury Towers, Inc | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 5 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#212 / 907 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#97 / 907 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#727 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Joyce Mitchell | - | A+ |
| Cypress Village | IL AL MC NH RC SNF | Jacksonville (Southside) | 112
Facility
112
FL AVG
88
Rank
#360 / 1058 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1204 / 1487 | Ccrc Opco - Cypress Village, LLC | 91
Facility
91
FL AVG
83
Rank
#281 / 876 | 22 | 45.5%
Facility
45.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#293 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | William Rouse | 1 bed / 2 bed | - |
| Westminster Baldwin Park | IL AL MC NH SNF | Orlando (Northeast Orlando) | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
88
Rank
#858 / 1058 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
FL AVG
40
Rank
#977 / 1487 | Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc | - | 1 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 907 | 1
Facility
1
FL AVG
33
Rank
#7 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | - | Laure Zulkowski | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| The Glenview at Pelican Bay | IL NH SNF | Naples (North Naples) | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
88
Rank
#788 / 1058 | Yes |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
40
Rank
#955 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ |
| Moorings Park Grande Lake | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Central Naples) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 1058 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1283 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed | A+ |
| Moorings Park at Grey Oaks | IL AL MC NH SNF | Naples (Bears Paw) | 106
Facility
106
FL AVG
88
Rank
#397 / 1058 | No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1357 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
Located in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, Stone River Retirement Community is an independent living property for residents 55 and older. Resort Lifestyle Communities operates the facility at 7360 55th Avenue East. The three-story building houses apartment units ranging from studios to two-bedroom layouts (566–1,206 square feet), each with full appliances, heating and cooling controls, and pet accommodations included at no extra charge.
Stone River holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating (not accredited).
The neighborhood offers moderate walkability. With a Walk Score of 39, residents can reach some nearby services on foot, but most shopping, dining, and entertainment requires a car. Downtown Bradenton sits 9.9 miles away. The community does not maintain Medicare or Medicaid certification.
An executive chef prepares three daily meals with rotating menus and attention to nutritional requirements. Those unable to attend dining in the common room can arrange meal delivery to their units. The 24-hour chef’s pantry supplies snacks throughout the day.
Social and recreational infrastructure spans multiple common areas: a 150-seat theater for movies and performances, library, billiards room, arcade, bar lounge, fitness center, spa, and business center.
Weekly housekeeping and maintenance remove household management from residents’ responsibilities. Transportation services are available for outings. Beauty services, parking, and Wi-Fi access are included.
A full-time Lifestyle Director organizes monthly events and activities.
Safety features include a 24/7 emergency alert system, round-the-clock concierge coverage, and on-site managers.
Resort Lifestyle Communities extends travel privileges to residents, allowing stays at other company-operated communities nationwide at no additional cost.
The community is structured for active, independent-living seniors prioritizing dining, recreation, and social engagement within a managed community setting rather than medical care or clinical support.
Springtree Senior Living, in Sunrise, Florida, know that their residents matter the most. They offer independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite care with tailored programs for seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.
The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Springtree Senior Living provides peace of mind to families in the community.
Set in the neighborhood of Orlando, FL, Sweet Home Assistant Living is a reliable community for residents in need of assisted living. With its intimate setting and reliable care teams that offer excellent assistance with daily living activities, the community ensures its residents are well-cared for. Here, residents maintain their autonomy in leading their lives while benefiting from supportive services like personal care support and medication management.
Residents’ days are filled with fulfilling and engaging activities designed to nurture their overall well-being. Caregivers and residents maintain a close relationship that fosters genuine care and hospitality. With compassionate care and vibrant programming, residents have what they need to create and experience their ideal golden years.
Ideally situated in the charming neighborhood of Southwest 34th Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Avon Manor is an astounding senior living community offering assisted living. The community features pet-friendly and welcoming one-bedroom residences, ensuring seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and security. Moreover, a kind and compassionate team is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being and handling their daily living activities and house responsibilities.
Participate in exciting events and find new hobbies through engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Here, residents are encouraged to maximize their independence for a better quality of life. Avon Manor strives to provide a haven for seniors to enjoy every moment of their golden years doing the things they love in its warm and friendly environment.
Elderly Pride Assisted Living II is a trusted senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Plant City, FL that offers assisted living services. The community is committed to providing top-notch care and services anchored to its values of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and innovation. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations to further enhance comfort and relaxation throughout their stay.
Explore its top-of-the-line amenities and services offering ease, convenience, and reliability. Engage in a diverse set of social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team to boost engagement and growth. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories within the amazing common spaces of this community. At Elderly Pride Assisted Living, every day is crafted to celebrate life, joy, and fulfillment.
Located in the peaceful neighborhood of Pine Cone Lane, West Palm Beach, FL, ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is a reliable senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. The community can accommodate up to six residents with its cozy and quaint setting. A compassionate and highly trained team strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations to ensure a worry-free retirement.
ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is dedicated to improving residents’ wellness with personalized care plans. The community encourages residents to mingle with friends and enjoy every moment of their golden years. ALF Home Assisted Living Plus More is a haven for seniors hoping to make the most out of their best years without worries.
Discover the charm and warmth of Rosie’s Manor ALF, located in Port St. Lucie, FL, providing residential care home services. The community offers a private home and a nurturing and community-style living space for seniors seeking individualized care and assistance with daily living activities. A dedicated team strives to enhance the quality of living for seniors to live a vibrant lifestyle throughout their stay.
The community offers above-and-beyond amenities and services that enrich the daily lives of its residents. Experience its lively calendar with planned social and recreational activities, along with educational and community events. Create unforgettable memories and lasting connections with new friends within the amazing spaces of this beautiful community. With Rosie’s Manor ALF, every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.
Housed in a three-story building at 850 North Clyde Morris Boulevard, The Meetinghouse at Daytona is an independent living community in Daytona Beach’s Medical Center neighborhood. It offers private apartments where occupants stay independent while enjoying access to community amenities and social engagement opportunities.
The grounds feature a swimming pool with lounge seating and landscaped outdoor spaces overlooking a peaceful pond. Such settings invite relaxation and outdoor activity. Inside, residents can access a computer workstation and office area for managing personal needs. The neighborhood’s Walk Score of 41 indicates mixed walkability. Almost all errands and activities are best accessed by transportation, though some services are walkable. The Meetinghouse at Daytona serves seniors seeking an independent living arrangement with the confidence of a supportive community atmosphere. Occupants reside in their own apartments and can join available programs and activities. The community’s setting balances residential comfort with broader Daytona Beach area access.
For details about floor plans, dining options, activity programs, pricing, accepted payment methods, and specific services offered, interested residents and families can call to speak directly with the community team.
Set in in Daytona Beach, The Woodmark offers residents not just a place to live, but a haven of stunning views and unparalleled service. Here, discerning seniors can indulge in a variety of lifestyle options, including assisted living, independent living, and respite care, all delivered with the utmost care and professionalism by a friendly and dedicated staff.
Impeccably maintained cozy rooms, each with a private bathroom, lead to inviting patios or balconies, creating the perfect retreat. Residents can unwind effortlessly, taking advantage of the community’s enticing amenities such as the serene patio, a haven for relaxation, and a well-stocked library offering endless literary adventures. The convenience of on-site parking for both residents and guests, coupled with Wi-Fi in common areas, ensures seamless connectivity. In case of any need, an emergency alert system in the form of pendants or wristbands adds an extra layer of security, offering peace of mind to residents and their families alike.
Make the most of your best years at Crossings at Cape Coral, an inviting community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and spacious one- to four-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. With income-based rents, the community ensures residents find the accommodation according to their preferences and budgets.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with cozy communal spaces. With its ideal location near downtown Fort Myers, residents have easy access to their necessities and plenty of entertainment options. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community has a business center, a clubhouse, a fitness center, a swimming pool, a volleyball court, and parking spaces.
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 559 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.



















