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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 Kenwood Place Apartments

Ideally set in the harmonious setting of Tallahassee, FL, Kenwood Place Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. The community features cozy and specially designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with an emergency call system and maintenance services.

With welcoming communal spaces and recreational opportunities, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Convenient kitchen apartment features are provided, so residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is equipped with a theater room, a salon, a game room, a lounge, a resort-style pool, and a dog park, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Miccosukee Hills Apartments

Conveniently located near HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, FL, Miccosukee Hills Apartments is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. Those 62+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with accessible and purposely built accommodations. Convenient apartment features are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents have easy access to plenty of recreational and wellness opportunities with thriving local amenities and leisure sites. With a fully furnished kitchen, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is open from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. from Monday to Friday.

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Overview of Madison Square Apartments

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Cape Coral, FL, Madison Square Apartments is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents experience the utmost comfort they deserve. The community also features a health services room for residents’ healthcare needs.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with delightful restaurants and unique shops nearby. Amenities include an activity room, billiards, a game room, a fitness center, and a great room.

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Cove at St Lucie

4400 Nw Cove Cir, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
Overview of Cove at St Lucie

Peacefully nestled near Charles E. Ray Park in Port St. Lucie, FL, Cove at St. Lucie is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. With beautifully designed and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort. 24-hour emergency maintenance and convenient apartment features are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

With a well-thought-out calendar of exciting events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. A clubhouse with a kitchen is also available, providing residents with a variety of dining options according to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of amenities, including a fitness center, a library, a business center, a sparkling swimming pool, a shuffleboard court, and a scenic garden.

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Villa Seton

3300 Sw Chartwell St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Overview of Villa Seton

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of Port St. Lucie, FL, Villa Seton is an outstanding community that offers independent living. With a variety of specially designed and spacious one-bedroom floor plans, residents can ease their worries during their stay. 24-hour emergency maintenance and convenient apartment features are also available, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Transportation services are also available, so residents can easily access their necessities and leisure opportunities. The community has a community room, a sparkling pool, a sun deck, and a library, making it an ideal retirement option.

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Overview of Presbyterian Towers

Beautifully set in the vibrant neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL, Presbyterian Towers. is an exceptional community that offers independent living. Featuring cozy and specially designed studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. With convenient apartment features and a welcoming environment, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please, especially with on-site recreational spaces and delightful local amenities. Restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing residents with plenty of dining options to meet their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a multipurpose room, a lounge, a library, and a patio, ensuring residents enjoy the locality’s scenic setting.

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Arlington Arbor

1035 Arlington Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Overview of Arlington Arbor

Conveniently located in the harmonious neighborhood of St. Petersburg, FL, Arlington Arbor is an idyllic haven that offers independent living. Residents can live comfortably with the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy studio and one-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services and laundry spaces.

With on-site market and recreational spaces, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. Residents also enjoy a variety of dining options with nearby restaurants and shops. Other amenities include a multipurpose room, a game lounge, a hair salon, and a library, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Singh’s Independent Living

Maintain independence in your golden years with Singh’s Independent Living, a distinct community in Orlando, FL, offering independent living. Residents here enjoy the highest quality of life with the community’s purposely crafted and spacious accommodations aimed at fostering comfort and familiarity. The community also ensures a worry-free lifestyle by handling the busy work, including household chores and maintenance.

Residents can spend their days as they please while maintaining privacy with its cozy spaces and beautifully designed amenities. Delightful and well-balanced meals, alongside delicious snacks, are available for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is an ideal option for those looking to live independently in their golden years, with its warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Florida Living Retirement Community

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Apopka, FL, Florida Living Retirement Community is an esteemed 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring beautifully crafted and spacious accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can keep their peace of mind and enjoy every moment of their golden years. The community ensures residents can downsize in retirement without worries while maintaining affordability.

Here, residents celebrate milestones with the community’s exciting social events and live actively with state-of-the-art amenities. Delightful and healthy meals are also available to ensure a hassle-free dining experience that satisfies residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a library, a pool house, a dining hall, a Seventh-day Adventist Church, and a beautifully maintained garden court.

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Overview of Hampton Manor Belleview

Residing in the tranquil grounds of SE 62nd Avenue Road, Belleview, FL, Hampton Manor Belleview is an outstanding senior living community specializing in memory care. With a wide range of beautifully designed and elegant residences including studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience relaxation and security like no other. The community takes pride in a team of reliable and highly skilled professionals providing top-tier care and assistance around the clock for seniors to flourish and keep their dignity.

Experience new things and rekindle passions with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. With its dedication to improving seniors’ quality of life, the community prepares well-balanced meals that satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. Brimming with state-of-the-art amenities and a vibrant environment, Hampton Manor Belleview is ideal for a glorious retirement.

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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.