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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 Villa Lea

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Benchor Road, Northwest, Palm Bay, FL, Villa Lea. is a distinguished senior living community that focuses on assisted living. The community boasts a high ratio of caregivers to residents to ensure they receive the utmost care and attention for their special needs. A team of compassionate and highly trained professionals helps seniors with their daily living activities for a worry-free retirement.

The community also offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy to enhance residents’ well-being. Seniors and families can ease their worries with guidance from the community every step of the way through respite and hospice care services. Villa Lea. is great for seniors who need extra care and assistance with their daily living.

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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 Hacienda Heights Retirement Community

Live your best years at Hacienda Heights Retirement Community, a distinct community in Riverview, FL, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious two- and three-bedroom accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Maintenance services and convenient amenities are also provided, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

A jam-packed calendar of enriching programs and exciting events is also conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Residents can prepare meals on their terms with a full kitchen. Amenities include shuffleboard courts, a library, a game room, a clubhouse, and a scenic lake, creating the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Park Place Apartments – Lehigh Acres

Experience a worry-free retirement at Park Place Apartments – Lehigh Acres, a distinct community in Lehigh Acres, FL, offering independent living. The community features beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents are comfortable. Laundry spaces and maintenance services are also provided, ensuring residents live without hassles.

Residents gain easy access to recreational opportunities and necessities with plenty of leisure sites and thriving local amenities nearby. Delightful restaurants and shops also surround the area, providing plenty of dining options for residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in their golden years, especially with its vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of The Meetinghouse at Collins Cove

An independent living community in Jacksonville’s Southwest neighborhood is The Meetinghouse at Collins Cove. It supplies 160 thoughtfully designed units for active older adults. Nestled at 5400 Collins Lakes Dr, the home is 9.6 miles from Jacksonville’s city center in a car-dependent area where almost all errands need a vehicle.

Made to blend comfort with functionality, one or two-bedroom apartments are offered to residents. The community’s outdoor spaces comprise patios, balconies, and meticulously landscaped gardens that create a serene environment for occupants to enjoy. There are opportunities all day to gather in common areas or join community-organized events and activities. Central to daily life here are recreation and wellness. The facility features a pool for swimming and relaxation, shuffleboard courts for friendly competition, and an on-site beauty salon for personal care. A calendar of social events and gatherings helps residents build friendships and engage with their neighbors. Meals are part of community life, and residents can access dining areas where they can eat together. The Meetinghouse at Collins Cove is an independent living community, meaning occupants live independently in private apartments without medical or personal care assistance on-site. It fits adults wanting to maintain their own household while having amenities and social opportunities nearby. The property is around 2.6 miles from HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital.

Families who’d like to learn more about how the home might fit their needs should contact it directly to speak with the team, throw questions about pricing and current openings, and arrange a tour of the units and amenities.

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Encore at Tradition

8500 Sw America Walks Blvd, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987
Overview of Encore at Tradition

Live your best years at Encore at Tradition, a purposely built community in Port St. Lucie, FL, offering independent living. The community features cozy and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents live comfortably. Residents also enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with on-site maintenance and convenient apartment features.

Prioritizing residents’ leisure and wellness, a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities is conducted. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options for their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of amenities, including a business center, a clubhouse, a lounge, a game room, a movie theater, a fitness center, a spa, a pool, a sauna, a dog park, and serene walking and biking trails.

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Integra Woods

1000 Integra Woods Boulevard, Palm Coast, FL 32164
Overview of Integra Woods

Experience the best of your golden years at Integra Woods, an esteemed community in Palm Coast, FL, offering independent living. With cozy and specially designed one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents can rest comfortably. On-site management and various apartment features are also provided, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

Residents can spend their days as they please with inviting communal spaces and wellness opportunities. With a fully furnished kitchen in each unit, residents can prepare meals based on their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to stay to prevent loneliness. Amenities include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a dog park, and a resort-style pool, making it a great option for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Forest Oaks Villas Apartments

Spend your best years at Forest Oaks Villas Apartments, a distinguished community in Spring Hill, FL, offering independent living. With fully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents enjoy the utmost comfort. Residents have a worry-free lifestyle with maintenance services.

Thriving amenities and recreational spaces surround the area, providing unending leisure and wellness opportunities. Residents also enjoy delightful dining options with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Cabana Club South

Cabana Club South in Cape Coral, FL, is a top-notch independent living community that has spacious two-bedroom apartments for older adults. Fostering comfort and familiarity, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. On-site maintenance, a property manager, and recreational opportunities are also offered to help residents maintain their independence with ease. The community’s dedication to helping residents live actively in retirement is well-reflected in its state-of-the-art amenities.

Social events and light exercises allow residents to connect with friends and try new hobbies. Residents can also utilize various amenities, like the sundeck, pool, and picnic area, for their leisure and wellness. Bus stops, serene parks, and other local amenities are also easily accessible from the community, ensuring residents’ convenience. This independent living community’s vibrant setting and high-quality amenities make it one of the best options for senior living in Florida.

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Overview of Del Webb Tradition – 55+ Retirement Community

Enjoy your best years at Del Webb Tradition, a vibrant 55+ community in Port St. Lucie, FL, offering independent living. The community has beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable. Residents are also welcome to bring their pets to accompany them and ease their loneliness.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents can live actively and maintain social connections. Delightful restaurants and shops are also available nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, and cozy leisure spaces, making it an ideal retirement option.

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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.