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Overview of Fountain Crest Retirement Senior Living

Enjoy a vacation-like retirement with the astounding senior living community of Fountain Crest in Taylor Lane, Lehigh Acres, FL, offering retirement living. The community features meticulously designed and spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, promising comfort and security like no other. A compassionate and highly trained team is committed to enhancing residents’ quality of life and provides round-the-clock care and support for their special needs and aspirations.

Lead a meaningful life and do the things you love with a full slate of enjoyable activities and enriching programs that highlight seniors’ interests and strengths. Eat well and feel good with delightful dining options catering to dietary needs and tastes. Fountain Crest is filled with incredible amenities and welcoming spaces for seniors to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle.

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Crossings at Cape Coral

1150 Hancock Creek S Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33909
Overview of Crossings at Cape Coral

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.

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Overview of Sterling Court by Sky Active Living – Deltona

Sterling Court – Sky Active Living, situated in Deltona, Florida, is an independent community offering a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle. The community provides hotel-like amenities, including chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and proximity to various activities. The community offers social opportunities, outings to parks, shopping, and restaurants, relieving residents of home maintenance, transportation, and meal preparation concerns.

Sterling Court offers an exciting lifestyle with various amenities and activities, making it an ideal choice for those seeking an engaging and vibrant living environment. Awards for services and amenities highlight Sterling Court’s dedication to excellence. Featuring a heated pool and various amenities, the community aims to make retirement experiences rich and fulfilling. Sterling Court is a perfect choice for seniors seeking a lifestyle where they can live on their terms, enjoying purposeful and enjoyable retirement years.

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Overview of Barrington Terrace of Naples

Part of the Arbor Community network, Barrington Terrace of Naples is a senior living community in the South Naples neighborhood of Naples, Florida. The community offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in one location, making it easier for residents to receive different levels of support without moving to another community.

The two-story building offers studio and one-bedroom residences, giving residents a choice of living spaces based on their needs and preferences. The multiple care levels available in one community provide added flexibility as care needs change over time.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 37, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. This can be helpful for families to consider when planning regular visits.

Families interested in Barrington Terrace of Naples may want to contact the community directly for current apartment availability, floor plans, and details about the care programs offered on-site.

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Overview of Lantower Brandon Crossroads

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Tampa, FL, Lantower Brandon Crossroads is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living. Featuring thoughtfully furnished and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Housekeeping and maintenance services are also provided, so residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with recreational opportunities and communal spaces. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, 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 a great option for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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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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Vista Palms

10276 Stafford Creek Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Overview of Vista Palms

Live your best years at Vista Palms, an esteemed community in Lehigh Acres, FL, offering independent living. The community has purposely built and sophisticated one- to three-bedroom floor plans, dedicated to residents’ comfort and convenience. Utilities are also taken care of for residents’ convenience.

With recreational sites and thriving local amenities surrounding the area, residents gain easy access to their necessities and leisure opportunities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents and ease their loneliness. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment creates the ideal setting for a vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of The Residences at Monterra Commons

The Residences at Monterra Commons is an outstanding community in Pembroke Pines, FL, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to prevent loneliness during their stay.

A well-thought-out calendar of enriching programs and exciting events is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delightful and healthy dining options are also available, so residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a community garden, an arts and crafts room, saunas, a wellness center, a pool with a sun deck, poolside cabanas, and a scenic garden.

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Overview of Tranquil Villas & Myrtle Grove Villas

Experience a dynamic retirement life in Tranquil Villas & Myrtle Grove Villas, a vibrant community in Pensacola, FL, designed for independent living. The community caters to active and independent residents who aim to live a fun-filled and fulfilling lifestyle amidst a nurturing environment. Their accommodations are well-designed to provide the utmost comfort and convenience, with utilities and thoughtful amenities included.

Dedicated to creating a vibrant and enriching community, Tranquil Villas & Myrtle Grove Villas regularly organize a wide range of fun activities in their cozy community centers. Various social events and relaxing walking trails are also available to foster socialization and keep residents moving. Here, you can curate the retirement life you want with endless opportunities for fun and recreation.

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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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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
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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
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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.