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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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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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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.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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| The Arbors Gulf Breeze | MC AL IL RC | Gulf Breeze | 98
Facility
98
FL AVG
102
Rank
#331 / 631 | B+ | Yes |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
39
Rank
#197 / 762 | Cpf LC III Operations-Gulf Breeze LLC, | 28 | 32%
Facility
32%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#307 / 594 | 20
Facility
20
FL AVG
33
Rank
#305 / 594 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#253 / 594 | For-Profit | $0 | Samantha Clark | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Opal on Hermitage | MC ADC AL | Tallahassee | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
102
Rank
#419 / 631 | A- | No |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
39
Rank
#300 / 762 | Tallahassee Osl Operating LLC | 35 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#113 / 594 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#190 / 594 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#74 / 594 | For-Profit | $2,625 | Jacob Taylor | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Sumter Senior Living | MC AL IL RC | The Villages | 168
Facility
168
FL AVG
102
Rank
#74 / 631 | A- | Yes |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
39
Rank
#717 / 762 | 1490 Killingsworth Opco LLC | 44 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#179 / 594 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#228 / 594 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#74 / 594 | For-Profit | $6,000 | Marie Gilles | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| The Colonnade at Carrollwood | MC AL RC | Tampa | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
102
Rank
#198 / 631 | A- | Yes |
28
Facility
28
FL AVG
39
Rank
#471 / 762 | Sh Carrollwood, LLC | 24 | 29%
Facility
29%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#259 / 594 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#174 / 594 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#151 / 594 | For-Profit | $950 | Maribel Vazquez | Studio / 1 Bed |
| The Grande Senior Living | MC AL IL | Brooksville | 162
Facility
162
FL AVG
102
Rank
#83 / 631 | B+ | No |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
39
Rank
#111 / 762 | Grande Senior Living LLC | 35 | 26%
Facility
26%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#209 / 594 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#281 / 594 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#151 / 594 | For-Profit | $3,500 | Melanie Gillan Paperini | - |
| CERTUS Mount Dora Community | MC | Mt Dora | 70
Facility
70
FL AVG
102
Rank
#438 / 631 | A- | No |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
39
Rank
#425 / 762 | Certus Mtd Opco LLC | 14 | 14%
Facility
14%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#60 / 594 | 3
Facility
3
FL AVG
33
Rank
#61 / 594 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#46 / 594 | For-Profit | $0 | Patricia Wallace | Studio |
| The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community | MC AL HC IL NH RC SNF | Mt Dora | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
102
Rank
#301 / 631 | B+ | Yes |
46
Facility
46
FL AVG
39
Rank
#268 / 762 | Waterman Communities, Inc | 24 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#179 / 594 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#228 / 594 | 0.6
Facility
0.6
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#213 / 594 | Not-For-Profit | $5,625 | Ingrid Piedrahita | - |
| The Palms at Plantation | MC AL | Plantation | 126
Facility
126
FL AVG
102
Rank
#180 / 631 | B+ | Yes |
70
Facility
70
FL AVG
39
Rank
#100 / 762 | Palms Plantation Property, LLC | 3 | 33%
Facility
33%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#327 / 594 | 3
Facility
3
FL AVG
33
Rank
#61 / 594 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#392 / 594 | For-Profit | $0 | Matthew Sarnelli | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Vista Lake Memory Care | MC AL | Leesburg | 40
Facility
40
FL AVG
102
Rank
#537 / 631 | A- | Yes |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
39
Rank
#73 / 762 | Vista Lake Mc LLC | 25 | 24%
Facility
24%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#166 / 594 | 13
Facility
13
FL AVG
33
Rank
#210 / 594 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#151 / 594 | For-Profit | $750 | Latisha Hutto | - |
| Village Veranda at Lady Lake | MC AL RC | Lady Lake | 145
Facility
145
FL AVG
102
Rank
#115 / 631 | A | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
39
Rank
#503 / 762 | - | 24 | 13%
Facility
13%
FL AVG
32.4%
Rank
#53 / 594 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#125 / 594 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
FL AVG
1.0
Rank
#74 / 594 | For-Profit | $3,000 | Gregory Ronald Cain | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other FL memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 792 on this page. See how we rank facilities
The Opal on Hermitage offers assisted living, adult day care, and memory care in Tallahassee, Florida. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private apartment. Adult day care provides daytime support for someone who returns home afterward, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. These care options can suit a resident who needs support during the day or whose dementia related needs require a supervised environment.
The community has 75 beds and offers studio and one bedroom housing. A studio provides one private living space, while a one bedroom unit separates the sleeping and living areas. The building is single story, so residents do not need to navigate multiple floors.
A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a setting where most errands require a car or a ride. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs, or VA, benefits. Jacob Taylor serves as the administrator, and Tallahassee Osl Operating operates the community.
Providing assisted living for older adults, Sumter Senior Living is a 168-bed community in The Villages, Florida, operated by 1490 Killingsworth Opco LLC and administered by Marie Gilles. Located on Killingsworth Way, the three-story building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate different space and lifestyle preferences.
Residents benefit from a pet-friendly environment, while licensed registered nurses and certified nursing assistants provide ongoing support as needed. Respite care and Graceful Respite Stays are also available for those requiring short-term assistance or an evaluation period.
The Vibrant Living Program encourages daily engagement through organized activities, and Graceful Dining provides meal services. Veterans are supported through a dedicated Veterans Benefits program. Although The Villages is known for its active adult lifestyle, the community has a walkability score of 5, so most errands and outings require transportation.
The Colonnade at Carrollwood is a premier senior living community located in a quiet neighborhood in Tampa, FL offering assisted living services. The community provides various floor plans including spacious studios and elegant one-bedroom apartments. With 24/7 care and assistance, The Colonnade at Carrollwood ensures the comfort and safety of its residents. Through the exclusive HEARTS Welcoming Program, seniors receive the warmest welcome to keep their worries at bay.
Fostering a learning environment, the SRI University conducts university-style classes that cover various subjects including the Art of Being Happy. The community enhances the seniors’ physical, mental, and emotional health through fun and active activities and programs. The culinary team serves freshly made nutritious meals thrice daily to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The Colonnade at Carroll ensures its residents’ entertainment and leisure through its wonderful amenities including a media room with TV, a library, a fitness center, a bistro, a beauty salon and barber shop, club rooms, and aesthetic courtyards.
The Grande Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Brooksville, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Because these care levels are available in one community, a resident whose needs grow may be able to change care settings without leaving the community.
The community has 162 beds. A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, and three chef-prepared meals are served daily, giving residents regular prepared dining within the community.
Medicaid is accepted, providing a payment option for eligible residents whose coverage applies to their care. Melanie Gillan Paperini serves as the administrator. The Grande Senior Living may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time and whose family wants assisted living, independent living, and memory care available within one community.
Certus Mount Dora Community provides memory care in Mt Dora, FL. Memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering, while studio housing gives each resident one private living space. With 70 beds, the community offers memory care in a mid-sized setting.
The single-story building may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting. The area has a Walk Score of 33, placing it in a car-dependent category where most errands require a car or a ride. Patricia Wallace serves as administrator, and Certus Mtd Opco operates the 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.
Beautifully set in the quiet neighborhood of Plantation, FL, The Palms at Plantation is a distinct community that offers assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to improving residents’ comfort and safety, the community provides snug and beautifully designed accommodations, varying from studio to two-bedroom floor plans. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a respectful and well-trained team, residents enjoy the highest quality of life in retirement.
A well-thought-out calendar of fun activities and engaging programs is also conducted for residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. With diverse dining options provided 24/7, residents have the finest dining experience that satisfies their nutritional needs and preferences. Here, residents can rest assured of living their golden years with ease with the community’s genuine and trusted care.
Vista Lake Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Leesburg, Florida. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
There are 40 beds here, creating a smaller setting for someone who prefers a more intimate community. The two care levels can also support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.
Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when personal savings may not cover a long stay. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a companion animal. Residents have access to a hair salon and barber, restaurant-style dining, landscaped outdoor grounds, a piano, and a fireside living room.
Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy, and a doctor is on staff. Latisha Hutto serves as administrator, and Vista Lake Mc operates the community. The home may be a good fit for someone who wants a smaller setting, needs assisted living or memory care, and may benefit from remaining in the same community as care needs change.
Village Veranda at Lady Lake offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Lady Lake, Florida. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having assisted living and memory care in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.
The home has 145 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while a one-bedroom separates sleeping and living areas. A two-bedroom can suit a couple moving together. Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid are payment options, giving people with those coverage options a way to help pay for care. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet to the community. Gregory Ronald Cain serves as the administrator.
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other memory care communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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
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
Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 Memory Care in Florida
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Florida Medicaid cover memory care?
Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 792 memory care communities in Florida. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.



















