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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 551 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: 42/ 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.

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.
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.
The Oaks of Clearwater
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Clearwater (Oak Bluffs)
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 88
Rank #81 / 1,058
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,427
The Oaks On The Bay LLC70
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 33
Rank #857 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$14,550Brooke LootensStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB-
Gulf Coast Village
IL
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Cape Coral (Hancock)
151
Facility 151
FL AVG 88
Rank #131 / 1,058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,224 / 1,427
Gulf Care Inc24
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #232 / 906
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #402 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
Non-Profit$5,500Kendra NobleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Palm Beach Gardens
IL
AL
MC
Palm Beach Gardens (North Palm Beach)
155
Facility 155
FL AVG 88
Rank #123 / 1,058
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Bkd Palm Beach Gardens, LLC24
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #561 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$5,000Ashley DubaySuite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Sun City Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sun City Center (Arbors At Freedom Plaza)
145
Facility 145
FL AVG 88
Rank #155 / 1,058
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Pacifica Sun City LP50
58%
Facility 58%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #474 / 906
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #760 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$14,250Marco CordovezStudio / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Bonita Springs
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bonita Springs (Bonita Bay)
160
Facility 160
FL AVG 88
Rank #108 / 1,058
Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 42
Rank #571 / 1,427
Vop Bonita, LLC52
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #744 / 906
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 33
Rank #756 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$7,550Pollie LittleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Arbors Gulf Breeze
IL
AL
MC
RC
Gulf Breeze
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 88
Rank #469 / 1,058
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #427 / 1,427
Cpf Lc III Operations-Gulf Breeze LLC,28
61%
Facility 61%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #528 / 906
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #451 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Samantha ClarkStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Meridian at Waterways
IL
AL
MC
Fort Lauderdale (East Fort Lauderdale)
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
No
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 42
Rank #106 / 1,427
Somh Fort Lauderdale Operating LLC19
79%
Facility 79%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #792 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$500Tina Martin CraneStudio / 1 Bed-
The Terraces at Hollywood
IL
AL
MC
Hollywood (Hollywood Hills)
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 88
Rank #38 / 1,058
No
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 42
Rank #186 / 1,427
Snh Se Tenant Trs, Inc36
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #744 / 906
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #529 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$12,000Elizabeth Cartwright1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Arbor Terrace Citrus Park
IL
AL
MC
Tampa
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1,058
Yes
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 42
Rank #485 / 1,427
Shp Vi Tampa LLC39
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 906
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$7,500Tabby Lea Diaz1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Volante Senior Living of Dunedin
IL
AL
MC
Dunedin (Golden Crest)
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 88
Rank #168 / 1,058
Yes
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 42
Rank #262 / 1,427
Inspired Senior Living Of Dunedin Mt, LLC62
45%
Facility 45%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #276 / 906
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #770 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$12,000Rubye L. RamosStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 551 on this page.

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Overview of The Oaks of Clearwater

The Oaks of Clearwater is the city’s independent living home for seniors. Residents feel comfortable in a home that naturally encourages them to make new relationships. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellent service and caregiving, residents feel at home due to the exceptional respect the staff has provided with a welcoming approach. The Oaks is a luxurious 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.

Approaching modern senior care through its all-inclusive accommodations that help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, baking activities, recreational activities, music, and entertainment. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of the services they offer: housekeeping and maintenance, cleaning, and transportation, among others.

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Gulf Coast Village

1333 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991
Overview of Gulf Coast Village

Find the care you need at Gulf Coast Village, an exceptional continuing care retirement community in Cape Coral, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with biweekly housekeeping and concierge services. All utilities, except telephone, are also included in the monthly rent, easing financial burdens.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delectable and well-balanced chef-prepared dining options are also available to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a library, an art gallery, a big screen theater, a chapel, an outdoor pool, a spa, and a community center, ensuring residents’ recreation and wellness.

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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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Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Dr, Sun City Center, FL 33573
Overview of Sun City Senior Living

Serving older adults in Sun City Center, Florida, Sun City Senior Living is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care on one campus. The two-story community has served residents for 37 years. It includes 145 units with studio and two-bedroom floor plans.

Pacifica Sun City LP operates the community, with Marco Cordovez serving as administrator and Jean St. Louis as executive director. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Housekeeping, laundry, rubbish removal, and general home maintenance are part of daily life here. The community accepts Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits, giving eligible residents more than one way to help cover the cost of care.

Residents can join arts and crafts, cooking classes, dancing, exercise classes, gardening, music programmes, games, cards, walking clubs, weekly outings, and social events such as ice cream socials. Transportation services are available for appointments and errands. The outdoor areas provide space for walking and relaxing.

The neighbourhood has a Walk Score of 44. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on staff training, background screening, and resident supervision rather than direct health and safety concerns. Families touring Sun City Senior Living can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.

The home’s independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care allows residents to remain in familiar surroundings if their care needs change over time.

Contact Sun City Senior Living

Overview of Brookdale Bonita Springs

At Brookdale Bonita Springs in Bonita Springs, Florida, the community exudes a sense of luxury and comfort from the moment you step into the marble-floored foyer, with a grand piano in the corner and floor-to-ceiling windows. This senior living community offers a vacation-style lifestyle with restaurant-style dining and amenities, while also taking care of the cooking, cleaning, and other daily tasks. Brookdale Bonita Springs is located just minutes away from the sugar sand beaches of southwest Florida, providing residents with easy access to the beautiful coastal setting.

The community’s staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to be alerted to any emergencies, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. The community offers both independent living and assisted living options. Independent living allows residents to trade housework for a new chapter in life, with access to fitness and wellness classes, social gatherings, and maintenance-free living. Assisted living provides residents with a helping hand from the community’s care associates, including assistance with personal grooming, medication management, and access to fun social activities.

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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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The Meridian at Waterways

3001 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
Overview of The Meridian at Waterways

Overlooking the picturesque coasts of East Oakland Park Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, The Meridian at Waterways is an idyllic senior living community that offers supportive independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Live a sophisticated retirement with the meticulously crafted and spacious residences of The Meridian at Waterways in a wide range of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A compassionate and qualified team lends extra support for seniors to flourish in their golden years.

The community features various programs to ensure seniors receive the utmost attention necessary for their well-being. Participate in fun programs and enjoyable activities for leisure and wellness. With its commitment to providing the finest dining experience, the community serves delicious and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. The Meridian at Waterways is a great place to spend a worry-free retirement with its wonderful amenities and peaceful views.

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Overview of The Terraces at Hollywood

Situated in Hollywood, Florida, Five Star Premier Residences of Hollywood is a vibrant senior living community nestled in a beautiful 22-acre gated campus, where residents enjoy independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With serene lakes and sparkling fountains, the community offers a tranquil environment close to shopping, dining, and the arts. Residents can indulge in a resort-style lifestyle, featuring amenities like restaurant-style dining, a fitness center, a beauty salon, and a heated outdoor pool, ensuring a delightful living experience.

Five Star Premier Residences is focused on fostering a sense of community where residents can enjoy life to the fullest. With a dedicated team and engaging programs, the community emphasizes exploration and connection, providing opportunities for residents to discover new passions. Whether it’s enjoying a movie in the theater or relaxing by the pool, everything is designed for a fulfilling lifestyle.

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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 Volante Senior Living of Dunedin

Set in the scenic area of Dunedin, FL, Volante Senior Living of Dunedin provides an inviting and peaceful environment for assisted living and memory care. With their cozy studio, one-bedroom, and friendship suite floor plans, residents have plenty of options for choosing their ideal living spaces. A 24-hour care team is available to attend to residents’ emergencies and assist them with their daily living activities, alongside access to physical and occupational therapy to ensure they are well-equipped to maintain their well-being.

Housekeeping and laundry are also handled by their attentive team, giving residents more free time to enjoy the community activities and amenities, such as the salon, game room, movie theater, and wellness center. Dining here is also an experience to look forward to with their personalized meals that cater to specific tastes and dietary needs. Pets are also warmly welcomed to keep residents company. Here, they go above and beyond in creating a lively and nurturing environment that enriches every aspect of residents’ lives.

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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 551 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.