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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 559 independent living communities in FL using FL 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 MartinezStudio / 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$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 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$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 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$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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$1,000Kimberly 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 DegrossStudio / 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$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 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$500William Rouse1 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 Zulkowski1 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 BedA+
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 BedA+
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
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Overview of Pleasant Living Mobile Home Park

Make every moment count at Pleasant Living Mobile Home Park, a distinguished community in Riverview, FL, offering independent living. Those 55+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with the community’s beautifully designed and spacious floor plans. Residents can ease their worries with maintenance services.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching programs and exciting events, residents can spend their days as they please. Here, residents are also allowed to bring their pets to ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and welcoming environment, alongside state-of-the-art amenities, creates the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Sunshine Senior Placement

Sunshine Senior Placement, a distinguished senior placement agency in Florida, brings over 150 years of combined expertise to find the perfect living arrangement for seniors. Sunshine Senior Placement collaborates with over 500 top-tier independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities to discover the ideal home for your loved ones. Their Senior Placement Specialists guide clients and their families through suitable senior living options. They then organize tours of 3-4 well-suited communities. 

Their complimentary service begins with an initial phone consultation, during which they gather crucial information about the senior’s current living conditions, medical and care requirements, financial limitations, lifestyle preferences, and desired location. This conversation typically involves adult children searching for their parents or direct interactions with seniors seeking placement. Subsequently, a home visit allows them to conduct a more comprehensive assessment, covering physical health, medications, memory, and financial aspects.

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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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McKeen Towers

2173 Tarrytown Ln Ne, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Overview of McKeen Towers

Create meaningful moments in retirement at McKeen Towers, an esteemed community in Palm Bay, FL, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious three-bedroom accommodations, residents experience the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency response system, weekly housekeeping, and maintenance are provided, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Breakfast and dinner 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 and safety. The community has a library, a beauty salon, a fitness center, a heated swimming pool, and walking trails, making it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of St. Mark Village – Highland Lakes Assisted Living

Settled in a scenic location in Palm Harbor, FL, St. Mark Village – Highland Lakes Assisted Living is a distinct senior living community that aims to improve seniors’ living experience through quality assisted living services. Residents are provided with a team of well trained nurses and nursing assistants available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer gentle assistance with daily living activities, medication administration, and personal care support. With an array of spacious and secure apartments with private lanais, kitchens, and spacious living rooms, residents enjoy a comfortable living space.

Devoted to providing residents with vibrant living experiences and opportunities for meaningful engagement, the community conducts a wide array of activities that encourages physical, intellectual, cultural, and spiritual enrichment. Here, residents relish three delicious and nutritious meals served in an elegant dining room, providing them the nourishment they need and the warmth of gathering and bonding over meals. With comprehensive services, access to healthcare professionals, and vibrant living experiences, residents are able to live an enriched and fulfilling life.

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The Summit of Fort Myers

1499 S Brandywine Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33919
Overview of The Summit of Fort Myers

The Summit of Fort Myers is an independent living community in Fort Myers, FL, that strives to provide a maintenance-free lifestyle for older adults. A variety of purposely designed one and two-bedroom apartments are set in a welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at home. The community also offers all-inclusive restaurant-style dining, household and maintenance services, and a 24-hour emergency call system to enrich residents’ living experiences. Here, residents can maintain their independence with ease, as the community provides high-quality services and state-of-the-art amenities dedicated to an active and healthy lifestyle. 

Arts and crafts, social gatherings, and fitness programs are among the activities that residents can participate in to spend their days happily. A saltwater pool, pet-friendly spaces, and a putting green are also available, encouraging residents to live actively and interact with their peers. With its beautiful setting near Fort Myers Beach and convenient access to Health Park Medical Center, the community is an ideal retirement option. As one of the finest options for retirement in Florida, this independent living community continuously provides exceptional services to help older adults maintain their independence with ease. 

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Overview of Woodlands Village

Providing seniors with accessible senior living experience and honoring military veterans with an exceptional experience, Woodlands Village is a distinguished senior living community situated in the stunning neighborhood of 301 Boulevard East, Bradenton, FL that focuses on independent living. With a wide selection of purposely designed and elegant accommodations, seniors settle in comfort and convenience. The community promises a worry-free lifestyle with supportive services.

A variety of stunning amenities and state-of-the-art safety systems accompany seniors during their stay in the community to ensure their safety and security. Moreover, a friendly and reliable team helps seniors keep their surroundings clean to provide more time to meet with friends. Woodlands Village is great for relaxation with its serene spaces and inviting community.

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Overview of Cassie’s Castle II

Conveniently situated at 117 Barcelona Dr Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411, Cassle’s Castle II provides exceptional memory care and resident care home services for its residents. The community is thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind, having spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations to ensure comfort and relaxation throughout their stay. In terms of memory care, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and support through its well-equipped and empathetic team.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meal options while enjoying a rich array of activities that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. A variety of top-quality healthcare services including medication management, incontinence care, diabetic care, high acuity care, and non-ambulatory care are also available and provided by its professional team. Cassie’s Castle II is ideal for seniors aiming to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Overview of The Brennity at Melbourne

The Brennity at Melbourne is a 96-bed retirement community managed by SAGORA Senior Living, Inc. and operated by Welltower Tcg Ridea Tenant LLC. The facility accommodates independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with housing ranging from standalone cottages to specialized care suites. On-site spaces include indoor and outdoor pools, a fitness center, a theater, a pub, a bistro, and a beauty salon, with a daily activity schedule featuring yoga, crafts, gardening, and shopping trips. Staffed by employees fluent in English and Spanish, the campus has a Walk Score of 83 and carries base monthly rates starting at $2,456 for assisted living, $5,450 for cottages, and $6,415 for memory care.

State agency databases tracking 87 separate evaluations from May 2012 through September 2025 record a heavy history of 163 total line-item infractions over the property’s timeline. This volume runs roughly 406% higher than the typical Florida facility average. Because every single one of those 87 regulatory visits flagged at least one compliance note on initial reports, the community has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on first reviews.

Oversight logs show recurring citations regarding building maintenance, resident care records, medication logs, infection control, and employee training files, which resulted in several substantial fines totaling $80,850. The data shows that compliance hurdles remain an active issue, as the latest review on September 17, 2025, flagged three deficiencies involving medication records, emergency environmental controls, and state reporting rules.

Interested individuals scanning local long-term care options should look closely at these multi-year government logs during their search. Since the public data highlights a high historical citation count, heavy fines, and unresolved deficiencies stretching through late 2025, touring alternative properties or directly asking the management team about their modern updates is a necessary precaution. Booking an on-site visit is a practical next step to check out the building’s actual condition, see the staff in action, and talk directly with the administration about their plans for improving regulatory compliance.

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Overview of Palms Royale Assisted Living Facility

Palms Royale Assisted Living Facility operates a five-bed residential care home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Administered by David Rowe and operated by Palms Royale Alf LLC, the single-story building features private and semi-private room layouts. This small-scale setup eliminates the need to navigate stairs, providing an environment tailored for residents who prefer a traditional household layout over a large, multi-level senior campus.

The property coordinates on-site transportation services to assist residents with medical appointments and off-site shopping trips. Daily life includes structured social and physical activities, such as exercise classes, arts and crafts, music programs, and movie showings. To help families manage residency costs, the home accepts several financial options, including Medicaid, Medicare, CHAMPUS, private insurance, HMO plans, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

State reports have historically focused on routine areas like building maintenance, recordkeeping, infection control, and emergency planning, with the facility resolving flagged items through standard corrective actions.

Families can contact the administrative office to check current room openings and baseline monthly fees. Speaking with the manager provides a straightforward way to discuss specific care needs, verify financial aid eligibility, and set up a time to view the home.

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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 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.