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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 556 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Williamsburg Landing
IL
AL
Wilton Manors
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 107
Rank #162 / 328
No
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 40
Rank #55 / 538
1776 Opco, LLCA+14
14%
Facility 14%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #33 / 301
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 33
Rank #36 / 301
0.2
Facility 0.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #28 / 301
For-Profit$0Miguel Parks--
Canterfield of Ocala
IL
AL
MC
RC
Ocala
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 107
Rank #162 / 328
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 40
Rank #326 / 538
Vop Ocala, LLCA-23
17%
Facility 17%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #49 / 301
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
For-Profit$500Wendy Carol Langford1 Bed / Villa-
The Arbors Gulf Breeze
IL
AL
MC
RC
Gulf Breeze
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 107
Rank #175 / 328
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #144 / 538
Cpf LC III Operations-Gulf Breeze LLC,A-28
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #174 / 301
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 33
Rank #165 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #145 / 301
For-Profit$0Samantha ClarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Highpoint at Cape Coral
IL
AL
MC
Cape Coral (Caloosahatchee)
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 107
Rank #141 / 328
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #224 / 538
Four Mile Cove Senior Living, LLCA10
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #70 / 301
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #45 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #67 / 301
For-Profit$2,748Kimberly Koehn--
The Court at Palm Aire
IL
AL
Pompano Beach
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 107
Rank #193 / 328
Yes
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 40
Rank #67 / 538
Snh Fla Tenant LLCA19
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #123 / 301
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #121 / 301
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #145 / 301
For-Profit$0Linda RamroopStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Pointe at Pompano Beach
IL
AL
RC
Pompano Beach
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 107
Rank #237 / 328
Yes
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 40
Rank #313 / 538
Pompano Beach Slc Tenant LLCA-19
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #123 / 301
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #83 / 301
0.4
Facility 0.4
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #67 / 301
For-Profit$500Rocsana Nicoleta BowersStudio / 1 Bed-
Lake Morton Plaza
IL
AL
Lakeland
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 107
Rank #107 / 328
Yes
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 40
Rank #35 / 538
Lake Morton Senior Living, LLCB+43
30%
Facility 30%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #160 / 301
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #194 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
For-Profit$13,127Debra M. Mathewson1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mt Dora
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 107
Rank #162 / 328
Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #210 / 538
Waterman Communities, IncA-24
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #100 / 301
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #131 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
Not-For-Profit$5,625Ingrid Piedrahita--
Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Palm Beach Gardens (North Palm Beach)
155
Facility 155
FL AVG 107
Rank #69 / 328
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 40
Rank #296 / 538
Bkd Palm Beach Gardens, LLCB-25
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #174 / 301
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #219 / 301
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #231 / 301
For-Profit$5,000John SorrentionSuite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Pointe at Plantation
IL
AL
Plantation
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 107
Rank #233 / 328
Yes
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 40
Rank #61 / 538
Snh Plfl Tenant, LLCB17
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #148 / 301
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #102 / 301
0.6
Facility 0.6
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #119 / 301
For-Profit$10,000Andrea Dyke1 Bed / 2 Bed-

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Overview of Arbor Terrace Citrus Park

Cherish every moment at Arbor Terrace Citrus Park, an idyllic retreat in Tampa, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides exceptional care around the clock. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a warm and inviting environment, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Residents will not feel lonely with a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Here, delicious and well-balanced meals are available to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to find all the care they need in one place, especially with its comprehensive care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Gardens of Venice

Gardens of Venice, situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of Venice, Florida, is a premier destination for seniors seeking a compassionate assisted living facility. With a commitment to excellence, Gardens provides residents with spacious living quarters, gourmet dining options, and a range of amenities designed to promote well-being and relaxation.

This assisted living home’s personalized care plans and dedicated staff ensure that each resident receives the assistance they need while maintaining their dignity and independence. Engaging activities and social events create a vibrant sense of community within the home, where residents can thrive and flourish in their golden years.

 

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Overview of The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community

The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community in Mt Dora, Florida, offers assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while home care brings assistance to the place where a resident lives. Nursing care provides nursing support, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, because the resident may be able to move to another level without leaving the community. The community has 100 beds, and Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a payment option. Ingrid Piedrahita serves as the administrator, and Waterman Communities operates the community.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. The area has a Walk Score of 46 and is dependent on cars, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for errands.

Contact The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community

Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

11381 Prosperity Farms Rd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Overview of Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens

Situated in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens provides an extensive array of senior living choices, encompassing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community features spacious apartments with a kitchen, plenty of storage, and natural light, ensuring a comfortable and safe living environment. With their person-centered memory care programs, residents living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are encouraged to nurture their current skills, engage in purposeful activities, and live an enriched life.

Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens aims to provide seniors with a welcoming and cozy environment to age gracefully and comfortably. The community offers various assistance to make residents’ lives easier, including assistance with tasks like managing medications, personal grooming, transportation, housekeeping, and personal items delivery. With Brookdale HealthPlus, residents also take advantage of access to personalized healthcare services, including clinical care coordination and oversight directly to them. Amenities include an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a library, a theater, a game room, a sports bar, and a therapy room, among others.

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Overview of The Pointe at Plantation

Five Star Premier Residences of Plantation is an upscale senior living community based in Plantation, FL. This community offers both Independent Living and Assisted Living, ensuring seniors receive the care they need in a comfortable setting. Residents can enjoy stunning lakefront views from their screened-in patios, socialize over Happy Hour cocktails in the Oasis Lounge, or indulge in delicious meals, including the chef’s signature surf and turf, in the elegant dining hall.

Focused on creating a welcoming environment where seniors can thrive and stay engaged, the community offers various amenities and programs designed to promote a healthy lifestyle. Recognized as Best Assisted Living by U.S. News and World Report, the community proves its dedication to delivering excellent senior living experience. With amenities such as a library, beauty salon, housekeeping, restaurant-style dining, heated swimming pool, and community piano, residents have plenty of spaces to live an engaged life.

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 Ne 26Th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305-1429
Overview of Williamsburg Landing

Williamsburg Landing provides assisted living and independent living in Wilton Manors, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so having both levels available may allow a resident’s care to increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

Respite care is available for short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while short term rehabilitation supports temporary recovery and therapy. The community has 100 beds and opened in 1985. It may be a good fit for someone who wants private living, with the option of daily assistance or temporary support if circumstances change.

A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Medicaid is accepted, giving families whose savings may not cover a long stay a potential way to pay for eligible care. The Doig Health Club & Spa, an on site medical clinic, Performance Theater, and art studios provide places for wellness activities, medical visits, performances, and creative work within the community, while Miguel Parks serves as administrator and 1776 Opco operates Williamsburg Landing.

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The Arbors Gulf Breeze

50 Joachim Dr, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
Overview of The Arbors Gulf Breeze

Situated in Gulf Breeze, Florida, The Arbors offers a continuum of care that provides independent living and assisted living with memory care services. Their focus is on resident well-being, providing a vibrant community atmosphere and personalized care plans. For seniors seeking an independent lifestyle, The Arbors offers spacious studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. Residents can personalize their living spaces with their favorite décor, creating a familiar and comfortable haven. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services ensure a carefree lifestyle, while on-site amenities like a fitness center and social events promote an active and fulfilling life. Their specialized program addresses the emotional, spiritual, mental, social, and physical needs of each resident. The secure environment prioritizes safety and comfort, with a compassionate and dedicated staff available around the clock.

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Overview of Canterfield of Ocala

Situated in the quiet lands of South West State Road 200, Ocala, FL, Canterfield of Ocala is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Select among the cozy and well-built residences with various floor plans to ensure you live in comfort and convenience. Enjoy the benefits of living in an incredible community that strives to provide top-tier care and assistance for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

Learn new things and lead a meaningful life through fun wellness programs and enriching activities. Indulge in fine dining options and satiate your cravings with delicious and healthy meals. Surrounded by bright and airy spaces, Canterfield of Ocala is great for seniors who want to optimize their freedom while staying connected with their surroundings.

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Overview of The Court at Palm Aire

The sister home of Five Star Premier Residences, The Court at Palm Aire, also prides itself on being among the few warm and welcoming retirement communities in the city; it offers its independent living, and assisted living, and a comfortable home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Management boasts an innovative and person-centered approach with a mission to modernize senior living by focusing on the convenience and comfort of senior wellness. The luxurious retirement home ensures that quality caregiving is the top priority on their list, enabling a level of trust that many families have praised over the years.

As a Five Star Senior Living community, the senior lifestyle is centered on a continuum of care and a team of friendly staff– offering senior care service like no other. Their well-thought-of amenities include walk-in closets in private independent living and assisted living apartments, an elegant dining room,  common areas, walking paths, and kitchens; services include various activities, cultural events, specialized activities, and scheduled transportation.

Contact The Court at Palm Aire

Overview of Eternally Rich Assisted Living Facility

Committed to excellence in providing care, Eternally Rich Assisted Living Facility in Tallahassee, FL, is an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Seniors looking to enjoy their golden years in comfort are provided with welcoming and cozy private residences with housekeeping services to ensure they live in a spotless and comfortable living environment. The community offers a wide array of services, including assistance with daily living activities, respite care, medication management, and regular wellness checks to ensure residents feel comfortable and well cared for.

Prioritizing residents’ enjoyment and happiness, the community creates plenty of opportunities for making new friends and meaningful experiences with its wide range of activities and excursions. Transportation services are also provided so they could get to their appointments on time or explore the city’s local amenities without the hassles of taking public transportation. Delicious meals are also offered to keep residents healthy and have the energy to live each day vibrantly.

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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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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.