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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

Compare Independent Living around Florida

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 Douglas Gardens North

Cherish every moment at Douglas Gardens North, an idyllic community set near Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Care Center in Pembroke Pines, FL, offering independent living. Dedicated to those low-income 62+, the community features affordable and purposely built accommodations. Maintenance services and laundry spaces are also provided, so residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can spend their days as they please with recreational spaces and fitness programs. With delightful restaurants and shops nearby, residents enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with an arts and crafts room, a game room, and a library.

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Overview of The Landings at Gentry Park

The Landings at Gentry Park is a senior living community at 3191 Center Pointe Drive in Orlando, Florida. Located on the Gentry Park campus, the property offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care stays.

The three-story building features studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, with layouts sizing up to 1,095 square feet. Standard services include room cleaning, local rides, and a pet-friendly policy. On-site amenities feature an outdoor swimming pool, a exercise room, a movie theater, a creative arts studio, and a library. Residents can join in structured activity calendars like the LifeInspired program and Vitality movement classes.

The campus is located about three miles from AdventHealth East Orlando for hospital access. With a walk score of 10, the immediate surrounding area is car-dependent, so running errands nearby requires a drive.

Families can reach the main office on Center Pointe Drive to check open floor plans, ask about rates, or set up a visit.

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Overview of Azalea Park – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Affiliated with Provincial Senior Living, Azalea Park is an independent living community in a quiet residential area of Lakeland, Florida. The community is part of a small group of similarly named communities across the country. Residents live independently in private apartments, and they can access on-site amenities, dining, and a regular schedule of social activities. Support is centered on daily convenience rather than personal or medical care.

The three-story community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from about 390 to nearly 1,000 square feet. Residents can choose a home that fits their space needs, whether they prefer a compact studio or a larger two-bedroom apartment.

Weekly housekeeping, light linen service, and routine maintenance help reduce everyday household responsibilities. Residents are served three home-cooked meals each day, and transportation services make it easier to attend appointments and run errands without driving. Fitness and recreation programs are also available. The community offers pet-friendly, wheelchair-accessible residences.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 10, so most errands require a vehicle. Residents who plan to drive or use the community’s transportation services may find that tradeoff manageable. Those looking for a highly walkable neighborhood should keep the location in mind when comparing communities.

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Heron Pond I

1232-1238 Village Lakes Blvd, Lehigh Acres, FL 33972
Overview of Heron Pond I

Spend your golden years at Heron Pond I, an esteemed community in Lehigh Acres, FL, offering independent living. Dedicated to the comfort of those 55+, the community has thoughtfully designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents can keep their peace of mind with convenient apartment features and laundry spaces.

Residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings in cozy communal spaces and recreational opportunities. A fully furnished kitchen is also provided in each unit, allowing residents to prepare meals on their terms. The community also features a clubhouse, a fitness center, a business center, a pond, and a pool, creating the ideal setting for residents’ leisure and wellness.

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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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Overview of Shell Point Retirement Community

Shell Point Retirement Community in Fort Myers, Florida, offers a vibrant, resort-style senior living experience with award-winning amenities and lifecare services. They provide residents with a fulfilling lifestyle supported by dedicated professionals, ensuring comfort, wellness, and various recreational activities. With a commitment to lifecare, including assisted living and skilled nursing, Shell Point values trust, security, and fulfilling experiences, providing residents with peace of mind for their future.

The community boasts a tropical paradise assisted living setting with waterfront residences, resort amenities, and convenient healthcare services. Residents enjoy boating, golfing, and other recreational activities alongside access to medical centers, specialty physicians, and a full-service pharmacy. With various neighborhoods to choose from, each offering unique views and lifestyle options, Shell Point provides a dynamic and enriching environment for retirees to thrive.

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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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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 Riverview Senior Resort

Located along the Indian River in the Cape Malabar neighborhood of Palm Bay, Florida, Riverview Senior Resort is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. The several levels of care in one community allow residents to receive additional support as their needs change without relocating.

Residents receive 24-hour care and supervision. Assistance with activities of daily living and medication management is also provided.

Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom apartments. Each features a kitchenette, private bathroom, and generous closet space. The mid-rise building has a resort-style atmosphere, and the riverfront location provides a peaceful setting. Memory care services are available for residents living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. These allow them to continue receiving care within the same community as their needs progress.

Fitness and recreation programs give residents opportunities to stay active. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can keep a companion animal during their stay.

The car-dependent area has a Walk Score of 10. Most errands require a vehicle, making the community’s transportation services a practical part of daily life.

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Overview of Emerson Lakes Senior Living Community

Emerson Lakes Senior Living Community is a well-regarded 62+ independent living community in Bradenton, FL, offering specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments. With its lively and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and transportation services. The community’s thoughtfully curated amenities also ensure residents can live independently in retirement.

Fitness programs, card games, and various recreational opportunities provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and have fun. A full-service salon, a spa, a swimming pool, and walking trails are just some of the amenities dedicated to residents’ relaxation and wellness. With its ideal setting in the quiet residential area of Bradenton, the community ensures residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the best choices for senior living in Florida, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in 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.