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Best Independent Living in Florida

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 566 independent living communities in Florida using Florida 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: 89The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The Glenview at Pelican Bay
IL
NH
SNF
Naples (North Naples)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 89
Rank #804 / 1074
Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #954 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Moorings Park Grande Lake
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 89
Rank #406 / 1074
Yes
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1282 / 1486
---------2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 BedA+
Sandhill Cove Retirement Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Palm City
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 89
Rank #843 / 1074
No
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 40
Rank #1301 / 1486
---------1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Palace Royale at Kendall
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 89
Rank #1 / 1074
No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #503 / 1486
Kendall Healthcare Properties
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
28
35.7%
Facility 35.7%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #180 / 919
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #401 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
Moorings Park at Grey Oaks
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Bears Paw)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 89
Rank #406 / 1074
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 40
Rank #1356 / 1486
----------A+
Terracina Grand
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Naples
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 89
Rank #38 / 1074
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
Terracina, LLC
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
Rank #641 / 876
31
41.9%
Facility 41.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #253 / 919
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #553 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Fountains of Melbourne
IL
NH
AL
Melbourne
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 40
Rank #992 / 1486
Krc Melbourne, Limited Partnership
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
Rank #657 / 876
35
62.9%
Facility 62.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #576 / 919
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 33
Rank #612 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$8,300Danielle Marie Broderick1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Westminster St. Augustine
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Augustine
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 89
Rank #843 / 1074
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1403 / 1486
Westminster Pines, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
14
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #470 / 919
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #161 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Misty DegrossStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Lakeside Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1224 / 1486
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 #403 / 919
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #151 / 919
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #18 / 919
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 89
Rank #872 / 1074
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #223 / 1486
Cc Aventura LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
17
58.8%
Facility 58.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #506 / 919
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Addington Place at College Harbor
IL
AL
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 89
Rank #533 / 1074
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1383 / 1486
Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
27
48.1%
Facility 48.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #328 / 919
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #463 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
River Garden Senior Services
IL
ADC
MC
NH
SNF
Jacksonville (Del Rio)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 89
Rank #56 / 1074
No
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #1203 / 1486
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Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 89
Rank #582 / 1074
No
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1486
Wesley Manor, Inc
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
21
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #470 / 919
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #360 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
Not-For-Profit-David Berlin-C-
Canterbury Tower
IL
AL
NH
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 89
Rank #889 / 1074
No
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1486
Canterbury Towers, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #220 / 919
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #106 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Joyce Mitchell-A+
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 89
Rank #256 / 1074
No
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 40
Rank #1428 / 1486
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
23
39.1%
Facility 39.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #216 / 919
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #316 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
Not-For-Profit-Karen Myers--
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Overview of University Pines by Sky Active Living

Located a mere five miles from the tranquil shores of Escambia Bay, University Pines offers a sanctuary of independent senior living in Pensacola, Florida. This vibrant retirement community beckons to those seeking an independent lifestyle amidst the Sunshine State’s radiant warmth. At University Pines, fostering a deep sense of belonging, safety, and well-being is paramount, creating an environment where residents thrive.

Convenience meets culture at University Pines, where essential amenities are easily accessible. Culture enthusiasts can delve into dynamic exhibits at the Pensacola Museum of Art, a mere 10 miles away in the city’s lively downtown. For those with a penchant for coastal beauty, University Pines is within a short drive of the area’s most pristine sandy stretches, including Avalon Beach, a cherished sanctuary for sea turtles, herons, and majestic bald eagles, as well as the renowned Pensacola Beach with its inviting sugary sands. From leisurely strolls along the bay to immersing in cultural treasures, University Pines invites seniors to embrace life’s golden years with boundless joy and vitality. Whether basking in the sun or exploring the vibrant pulse of Pensacola’s downtown, residents are encouraged to seize each moment with zest and enthusiasm.

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Overview of Belleair Towers – a Provincial Senior Living Community

Offering outstanding commitment to delivering an exceptional living experience, Belleair Towers in Clearwater, FL, is a charming senior living community that offers independent living. Residents are empowered to live the lifestyle they expect with the convenience of various supportive services, including weekly housekeeping, linen service, maintenance, and scheduled transportation. The community offers a comfortable, safe and secure living environment with apartments equipped with safety and accessibility features, WiFi, and emergency response systems.

With no chores to worry about, residents can freely enjoy all the fine things the community has to offer, whether it’s enjoying delicious meals made with fresh ingredients, participating in enriching events and classes, or idling in the beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces. A dedicated and compassionate team is also available to provide any help that residents may need. Here, residents are encouraged and provided the necessities they need to focus on what truly matters to them.

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Overview of Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence

Surrounded by thriving local amenities in West Palm Beach, FL, Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence is a sophisticated community that offers independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and respite care. Residents experience the best of their golden years in the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations. 24-hour emergency response, maintenance services, and weekly housekeeping are also provided, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Breakfast and dinner are also provided, ensuring residents have a delightful dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. The community has plenty of amenities, including a fitness center, a heated pool, a library, a beauty salon, and cozy communal spaces.

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Freedom Pointe at The Villages

1550 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 32159
Overview of Freedom Pointe at the Villages

Set in the quiet community of The Villages, FL, the Freedom Pointe at the Villages is an esteemed senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Here, residents can select from beautifully designed and spacious accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions receive an innovative, person-centered, and activity-focused memory care program called Heartfelt CONNECTIONS.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, personal concierge services, and regularly scheduled transportation. Meet new companions by visiting its inviting common spaces, billiards, and game room. Engage is various planned daily social activities and community events. With Freedom Pointe at the Villages, seniors are assured of a wonderful retirement.

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Westminster Point Pleasant

1533 4Th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
Overview of Westminster Point Pleasant

Nestled in the picturesque city of Bradenton, Florida, Westminster Point Pleasant presents an idyllic haven for seniors searching for a peaceful waterfront lifestyle. Offering a spectrum of living options, including Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Skilled Nursing services, this vibrant life-plan community harmoniously blends an active lifestyle with convenient proximity to the Sarasota-Bradenton area’s amenities.

Bid farewell to concerns about home maintenance and daily chores as Westminster Point Pleasant extends exceptional hospitality services and amenities, ensuring a worry-free and fulfilling living experience. Enveloped by the serene shores of the Manatee River, Westminster Point Pleasant invites prospective residents to choose from an array of apartment residences, each adorned with expansive floor plans and captivating water views. Whether residents crave a leisurely riverside stroll, a quiet reading, or the simple pleasure of watching boats gracefully pass by, the community is dedicated to nurturing individual happiness.

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Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

1949 E West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003
Overview of Seagrass Village of Fleming Island

Located in Fleming Island, just outside of Jacksonville, FL, Seagrass Village is a trusted provider of independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. For those searching for independent living options, Seagrass Village boasts spacious studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, some featuring private balconies or patios. Residents enjoy the freedom to personalize their space and can take advantage of on-site amenities like a swimming pool, fitness center, and a calendar packed with social activities. Weekly housekeeping and laundry services ensure a carefree lifestyle.

For those who need a helping hand, Seagrass Village’s assisted living program provides the perfect solution. Residents can relax and enjoy chef-prepared meals served restaurant-style, while a variety of activities and events keep them engaged. The secure memory care program at Seagrass Village focuses on holistically supporting each individual, creating an environment that allows them to flourish and continue to live a fulfilling life. The dedicated staff creates personalized care plans and offers assistance with daily living tasks, ensuring residents feel supported and comfortable. Seagrass Village of Fleming Island is a valuable resource for seniors seeking independent living, assisted living, and memory care support.

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Overview of A & C Living Faith Home

Experience a worry-free retirement with the trusted senior living community of A & C Living Faith Home LLC set in the peaceful neighborhood of Fellendz Street Southwest, Palm Bay, FL, providing personalized care. A team of reliable and highly trained professionals takes care of seniors’ needs and aspirations to ensure they thrive and live to their potential. The community also provides hospice care to guide seniors and families with end-of-life journeys.

A robust calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs accompanies residents as they try out new things and relive interests. With delicious and healthy meals served to satisfy cravings and dietary needs, residents enjoy hassle-free dining. A & C Living Faith Home LLC is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life with top-tier care and assistance and incredible amenities.

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Overview of St. Andrews Estates

Conveniently set in the harmonious neighborhood of Boca Raton, FL, St. Andrews Estates is an exceptional community that offers independent living. The community also features Acts Life Care to provide residents with assisted living and skilled nursing. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living, as home maintenance and other chores are taken care of.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and stimulating programs, residents are encouraged to live an active and vibrant lifestyle. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is ideal for those aiming to downsize in retirement, especially with its comprehensive services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Miami Jewish Health

Experience the best of your golden years with Miami Jewish Health, a distinguished community in Miami, FL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents here experience the highest quality of care and support for their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team available 24/7. With over 85 years of caring, the community is committed to understanding residents’ needs to provide better care and comfort.

Stimulating activities and enriching programs are also conducted so residents can enjoy an active lifestyle and remain socially engaged. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents’ safety is prioritized, as proven by the community’s 24-hour security, emergency call system, and backup generators. The community is rated 4 stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for its exceptional care.

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Overview of A Banyan Residence Assisted Living Resort – Oxford

Nestled in Oxford, Florida, A Banyan Residence transforms the perception of assisted living and memory care by providing a community that prioritizes outdoor exposure, independence, and cleanliness, offering a significant advantage in keeping residents healthy. At Banyan Residence, their mission is to foster a remarkable retirement through a wide range of amenities, social engagement, and life care planning, ensuring every resident leads a fulfilling life. Family ownership, continuum of care, and personalized support guide their commitment to creating a secure and comfortable environment where seniors can age gracefully.

The community boasts resort-style amenities such as a sprawling Club House, beautiful courtyards, and a multi-sensory environment to stimulate residents’ senses. Safety features include a secured perimeter, caregiver call system, and comprehensive security system for residents’ peace of mind. Dining options, including a bistro and ice cream parlor, offer various culinary experiences. At the same time, assisted living facilities like the craft room, theater, beauty salon, library, gym, and multi-sensory room cater to residents’ diverse interests and needs, ensuring a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

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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 566 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.