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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 Sunburst Community Care

Sunburst Community Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, FL, offering assistance with daily living activities and specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. With its resort-style setting, the community ensures older adults can live the best of their later years without sacrificing comfort. Residents can also maintain their independence, with excellent services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Understanding residents’ ever-changing needs and habits, the community goes above and beyond to provide the best possible care to help them liveto their potential.

Sensory-stimulating activities, exercises, and social events foster interaction and encourage residents to live actively. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, with upscale amenities and lively gathering areas. With a pharmacy, restaurants, and bus stops in the area, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living and memory care community has high standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Windward Village Community

Live a blissful retirement at Windward Village Community, a welcoming community in Spring Hill, FL, offering independent living. Those 55+ can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with beautifully furnished and spacious floor plans. On-site maintenance and management are also provided, so residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with various recreational opportunities and cozy communal spaces. Plenty of delightful restaurants and thriving shops are available nearby, providing residents with dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its vibrant and friendly setting.

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Brookdale Winter Haven

Brookdale Winter Haven, 6110 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Overview of Brookdale Winter Haven

Located on Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Brookdale Winter Haven is a continuing care retirement community in Winter Haven, Florida, providing independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and nursing home services. The pet-friendly community also offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences in a single-story setting. The surrounding neighborhood is slightly walkable, with Winter Haven Hospital located approximately 3.85 miles away, allowing convenient access to medical services.

Maintenance-free living is supported with daily meals, housekeeping, laundry assistance, concierge services, transportation, and on-site beauty and barber services. Furthermore, wellness is supported through a fitness center and therapy room. Amenities such as a courtyard, garden, walking paths, screened lanai, greenhouse, game room, library, theater, pool, piano, ice cream parlor, and café/bistro are also available.

Additionally, the community’s full continuum of care allows older adults to remain in one familiar setting while receiving the level of support they need, combining medical oversight with a wide range of recreational and social opportunities.

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Freedom Village of Bradenton

6406 21St Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209
Overview of Freedom Village of Bradenton

Freedom Village of Bradenton, nestled on 34 acres of vibrant landscape in Bradenton, Florida, stands as a comprehensive senior living community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults. Offering a spectrum of care and services, this esteemed community features an array of residential options. From spacious independent living apartments to compassionate assisted living, specialized memory care, and skilled nursing care, Freedom Village of Bradenton caters to diverse needs. Committed to creating a senior living experience where residents can embrace the life they desire daily, this community is a haven of comfort and care.

Residents of Freedom Village experience a lifestyle marked by an abundance of amenities and a bustling calendar of activities. Engaging in social events, educational programs, and recreational opportunities, they find fulfillment in every moment. Notably, this community operates on a life-plan model, ensuring that residents can seamlessly transition to higher levels of care without the disruption of relocation. Freedom Village of Bradenton goes beyond providing exceptional care; it offers residents the peace of mind that comes with a life care contract. This contract ensures predictability in costs and financial security, enhancing the overall well-being of residents.

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Verena at Delray

5624 Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL 33484
Overview of Verena at Delray

With the Delray Medical Center and other local amenities nearby, Verena at Delray in Linton Boulevard, Delray Beach, FL, is a distinct community that focuses on independent living. Adults 55+ live their golden years comfortably with the community’s specially designed accommodations in variations of studio to three-bedroom floor plans. Housekeeping, maintenance, and repairs are taken care of by the community, providing residents with more opportunities to do the things they love.

Enrich your best years with a variety of fun activities and plenty of recreation sites, perfect for leisure and wellness. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community provides plenty of amenities and dedicated services for residents to make every moment of their best years memorable.

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Overview of On Top of the World Clearwater

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams at On Top of the World Clearwater, a scenic community in Clearwater, FL, offering independent living. The community features purposely built and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents can keep their peace of mind with dedicated services.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness with plenty of recreational spaces. Thriving shops and unique restaurants are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their golden years independently, especially with its warm and welcoming environment.

Contact On Top Of The World Clearwater

The Retreat on Bywood III

150 Sw Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34984
Overview of The Retreat on Bywood III

Experience senior living to its fullest with The Retreat on Bywood III located at 150 SW Port Saint Lucie Blvd Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983, offering assisted living and residential care services. This community prioritizes comfort and convenience, with spacious and beautifully designed accommodations, tailored to the immediate needs and interests of its residents. Moreover, the community is dedicated to providing a personalized level of quality care services in a safe and supportive environment through a highly trained and compassionate team.

With a serene and inspiring indoor setting, residents can have endless options to have fun, make friends, and relax. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals, prepared by a talented culinary team, that satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. Regular housekeeping and laundry services are also available that add comfort to the place. The Retreat on Bywood III is ideal for seniors seeking a blissful and secure living experience.

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Arbor Hills

4145 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Overview of Arbor Hills

Arbor Hills, located in Lakeland, FL, is a senior living community offering independent living accommodations and residences. They offer studio-type, and one-to-two bedroom accommodations featuring their own living spaces, kitchen, and private bathrooms, as well as ample closet spaces, and an optional emergency call system. Arbor Hills provides a myriad of amenities aimed at providing an exciting retirement experience for their senior residents.

Such amenities include full-service restaurant dining where three freshly prepared meals are served daily, a 50’s style ice-cream parlor, a beauty and barber salon, library with computer work station, a third party physical therapy office, a third party home health office, and television and media room among others. To ensure that the residents are free from regular responsibilities and living their life, Arbor Hills also offer housekeeping, laundry, and concierge services.

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Overview of Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (lely Palms)

Arden Courts ProMedica’s exceptional memory care center in Lely Palms provides outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.
Memory care services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

Contact Arden Courts – ProMedica Memory Care Community (Lely Palms)

Overview of The Tremont – a Provincial Senior Living Community

The Tremont is a respected senior living community located in the charming neighborhood of Red Bug Lake Road, Oviedo, FL, offering independent living. With various specially designed and cozy one-bedroom residences, seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience. The community helps seniors keep their surroundings clean and safe by providing maintenance and housekeeping services, safety rails, smoke alarms, sprinkler systems, and emergency response pendants.

Sit back and relax in the communal spaces and incredible amenities including a screened heated swimming pool, wheelchair-accessible spaces, an activity room, and a lounge area. As a Provincial Senior Living Community, The Tremont ensures seniors experience the highest standard of senior living. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and tasty meals satisfying dietary needs and preferences. The Tremont is filled with serene spaces and scenic views, ensuring seniors have a peaceful 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 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.