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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. 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.
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.
Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota
MC
Sarasota (Vamo)
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 88
Rank #813 / 1,058
Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,159 / 1,427
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc35
66%
Facility 66%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #595 / 906
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 33
Rank #718 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$18,100Charity Elizabeth WilsonPrivate Suite / Semi-private SuiteA+
Balmoral Assisted Living
MC
AL
Lake Placid
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 88
Rank #231 / 1,058
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Balmoral Senior Living LLC51
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #770 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$4,500Karen Michelle DannelsStudio / 1 Bed-
El Paraiso Home, Inc.
MC
AL
Miami (Little Havana)
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 88
Rank #881 / 1,058
No
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 42
Rank #19 / 1,427
El Paraiso Home Inc24
71%
Facility 71%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #693 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$23,000Maria Cristina RodriguezPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms-
Arden Courts of Delray Beach
MC
NH
RC
Delray Beach
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 88
Rank #724 / 1,058
No
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 42
Rank #933 / 1,427
Arden Courts 16150 Jog Road, LLC25
64%
Facility 64%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #564 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
Non-Profit$1,800Lisa SantiagoPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Brookdale West Boynton Beach
MC
AL
Boynton Beach
167
Facility 167
FL AVG 88
Rank #100 / 1,058
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Summerville 15, LLC54
61%
Facility 61%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #528 / 906
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 33
Rank #837 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$10,600David M. KingsleyStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Savannah Court of Brandon
MC
AL
Brandon
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 88
Rank #778 / 1,058
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 42
Rank #765 / 1,427
Senior Living Properties IV, LLC21
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$9,800Kathryn Shuey-A+
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
MC
AL
RC
Tampa (County Line Coalition)
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 88
Rank #537 / 1,058
No
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,356 / 1,427
Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC32
66%
Facility 66%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #595 / 906
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 33
Rank #579 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$5,500Nikoletta Bystrzycka1 Bed / Suite-
Serenades at West Orange
MC
RC
Winter Garden
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 88
Rank #722 / 1,058
Yes
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 42
Rank #992 / 1,427
Sonata West Orange, LLC37
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #397 / 906
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #678 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$20,000Padgette Lynn FloresSuite-
Vitality Living Lake Forest
MC
AL
Sanford
220
Facility 220
FL AVG 88
Rank #28 / 1,058
Yes
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 42
Rank #702 / 1,427
Lake Forest Owner LLC80
79%
Facility 79%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #792 / 906
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 33
Rank #884 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$52,600Karen CriscoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Gables of Gainesville
MC
AL
RC
Gainesville
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 88
Rank #587 / 1,058
Yes
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,174 / 1,427
1415 Fort Clarke Blvd Tenant LLC55
58%
Facility 58%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #474 / 906
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #770 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$21,000Ashley D HenrySuite / 1 Bed-

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Overview of Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota

With decades of experience in understanding the complexity of Alzheimer’s and dementia, Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota is an outstanding senior living community offering comprehensive memory care to the community of Vamo, Florida. The community offers several floor plans designed to accommodate residents’ unique needs, ensuring a comfortable and safe residence. With a trained team on-site 24/7, residents are guaranteed peace of mind, knowing that assistance is available anytime.

Committed to creating an encouraging environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota features two key memory care programs to support residents’ complex memory care needs. The Clare Bridge program aims to assist residents in the mid to late stages of dementia, while the Solace program is designed to support the complex needs of residents in the advanced stages of dementia. The community also offers an array of amenities designed for residents’ convenience and leisure, including three home-style meals, a diverse calendar of activities, spacious common areas, and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Contact Brookdale Deer Creek Sarasota

Balmoral Assisted Living

93 Balmoral Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Overview of Balmoral Assisted Living

Discover an all-inclusive lifestyle with Balmoral in the stunning community of Lake Flacid, FL. This community offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy cozy and spacious one-bedroom accommodations to further comfort and relaxation. Having a caring and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and services catering to the immediate needs of its residents. As for memory care, it offers a comprehensive memory care program called Community Within Community with a wide array of specialized care and services for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate service, residents can enjoy top-tier amenities and services including an all-inclusive meal plan with three chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and linen services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within this beautiful community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Balmoral Senior Living.

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Overview of El Paraiso Home

Tucked into Miami’s Little Havana, El Paraiso Home is a small memory care and assisted living community, just 14 beds under one single-story roof. That size means something real: fewer strangers, more familiar faces, staff who actually know your name. Private and semi-private rooms are both on the table, so families can pick what fits.

Maria Cristina Rodriguez runs the place as administrator. And the neighborhood itself pulls its weight too. A Walk Score of 94 puts it in “walker’s paradise” territory, meaning groceries, pharmacies, and daily errands are all within an easy stroll. If you’re visiting a parent or grandparent here, that’s not a small thing. You can step outside together instead of always driving somewhere.

Day to day, residents get transportation services and access to fitness and recreation space. The activity lineup leans hands-on and social: arts and crafts, games and cards, the occasional shopping trip. Staff speak English and Spanish, which matters a lot in this part of Miami, where a shared language with caregivers can make the whole experience feel less clinical and more like home.

On the money side, El Paraiso works with a wide range of coverage: private insurance, HMO plans, Medicaid, Medicare, and VA benefits. That flexibility opens up more paths for families trying to figure out how to actually pay for care.

Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration inspects the home as part of the state’s routine oversight of senior care communities. Those inspections have tended to focus on areas like medication management, staffing credentials, environmental safety, and how well care planning gets documented. Add it all up: a small, walkable, bilingual community with real flexibility on payment, built around a scale where residents aren’t just a number.

Contact El Paraiso Home, Inc.

Overview of Arden Courts of Delray Beach

Arden Courts is ProMedica’s exceptional memory care center in Delray Beach, providing outstanding supervision and care. The community offers an inviting atmosphere with fine hospitality; the staff is ready to attend to any need with compassion and dignity. Arden Courts maintain their residents’ sense of individuality while being able to enhance their quality of life in a nurturing environment.

Memory care services focus on its residents’ cognitive health and overall wellness– 24-hour supervision, medication management, outside rehabilitative care, physical therapy available, reassurance and advice support, structured programs, and mobility assistance.

Contact Arden Courts of Delray Beach

Overview of Brookdale West Boynton Beach

Offering an exceptional senior living experience, Brookdale West Boynton Beach, situated in Boynton Beach, FL, is a scenic community providing assisted living and memory care. The community features several floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, purposely designed to ensure the comfort and safety of the residents. Residents and their families are guaranteed peace of mind with a dedicated team available 24/7 to provide immediate assistance during emergencies.

Brookdale West Boynton Beach strives to provide a balanced lifestyle for its residents, conducting activities and programs that consider their abilities and interests. The community also offers its Brookdale HealthPlus program, ensuring residents easy access to preventive care services such as routine screenings, vaccination clinics, and annual wellness visits. Residents also enjoy a broad range of amenities, including an outdoor pool, a library, an arts & crafts studio, a game room, a theater, and beautiful outdoor spaces where residents can bask in the sunlight of Florida or enjoy meaningful conversation with their friends.

Contact Brookdale West Boynton Beach

Overview of Savannah Court of Brandon

Savannah Court of Brandon envisions a senior living community where residents experience a refreshing and empowering lifestyle in Brandon, Florida. Their mission is to provide personalized assisted living, respite care, and day services that encourage independence and promote freedom of choice. With values of compassion and expertise, their team delivers services with a heartfelt smile, ensuring residents feel valued and appreciated.

Residents at Savannah Court of Brandon enjoy a range of amenities, including restaurant-style dining, diverse activities, and comprehensive medical services. With 24-hour access to trained caring associates and a warm, comforting environment, they provide quality senior care through top-notch assisted living services.

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Overview of The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve is an 88-bed assisted living community offering memory care and respite care services in Tampa, Florida. Located at 18600 Highwoods Preserve Parkway, the facility is operated by Highwoods Preserve Opco LLC and administered by Nikoletta Bystrzycka. The 2-story building features one-bedroom suites and sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a Walk Score of 5, meaning residents will need private transportation for most errands and appointments.
The community places a strong emphasis on specialized dementia care. All associates undergo specialized dementia training to ensure they can meet the unique needs of memory care residents with compassion and expertise. The facility recognizes the importance of comprehensive support, offering medication assistance and access to concierge doctors and healthcare professionals who are readily available on-site to address residents’ medical needs.
Amenities are designed to support an active and engaged lifestyle. Residents can enjoy a library, comfortable lounge areas, and a wellness center for fitness and health activities. The beautifully landscaped courtyard and gardens create a peaceful setting, while walking paths invite exploration of the serene surroundings. Beauty services and housekeeping support are available to residents, and transportation services ensure easy access to local attractions, shopping, and medical appointments.
Daily life is enriched by a robust calendar of social and recreational activities. Programming includes exercise classes, wellness programs, arts and crafts, gardening, music programs, social events, and outings to nearby shopping and entertainment venues. Dining services are provided, with flexible scheduling to accommodate resident preferences.
State inspections have tracked the facility’s operations over more than a decade. Inspections have consistently identified training and staffing documentation as areas of focus, reflecting the facility’s attention to compliance and operational standards in these critical areas.

Contact The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

Serenades at West Orange

720 Roper Rd, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Overview of Serenades at West Orange

Operated by Sonata West Orange, LLC and administered by Padgette Lynn Flores, Serenades at West Orange is a memory care community in Winter Garden, Florida, that focuses on those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The 57-bed residence has served older adults for 15 years and offers suite-style private and semi-private accommodations in a two-story setting. It also offers respite care.

With a Walk Score of 25, the community’s surrounding area is somewhat walkable. While a few nearby destinations are accessible on foot, most errands and outings require a vehicle, providing convenient access to local services within the Winter Garden area.

Inspections have evaluated areas such as resident supervision, medication management, staff training, and dietary practices. More recent complaint investigations also found no substantiated deficiencies, reflecting continued compliance with state regulations and timely responses to identified concerns.

Contact Serenades at West Orange

Overview of Vitality Living Lake Forest

Vitality Living Lake Forest, a 220-bed assisted living and memory care community in Sanford, Seminole County, operates from 5433 West State Road 46. Owned by Lake Forest Owner LLC and administered by Karen Crisco, the facility is for-profit and licensed through December 2027.

Housing includes studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with full kitchenettes, walk-in showers, security-locked doors, and climate control. Private-pay residents are served exclusively and enjoy three daily prepared meals, 24-hour nurse availability, emergency response pendants, and personalized care plans. The facility allows small pets.

The regulatory picture demands direct attention. From May 2012 through October 2024, Vitality Living underwent 80 inspections, virtually all resulting in deficiencies; 80 times the typical Florida facility’s experience. The facility accumulated 105 citations over four years: 26.3 per year, compared to the state average of 8.3.

Fines totaled $52,600, more than 3.5 times Florida’s typical facility fine amount.

The recurring inspection themes center on records and documentation deficiencies, plus resident care and rights issues. Yet notably, the facility has incurred zero legal enforcement actions; a signal that no violations rose to immediate jeopardy or license-threatening severity. The October 2024 complaint investigation represents the latest data point. Corrections were documented after each inspection, meeting the facility’s corrective-action mandate.

The physical and programmatic environment is extensive: fitness center, movie theater, library, art gallery, salon, games room, worship space, courtyard, on-site physical therapy, cooking classes, exercise programs, music, arts, shopping trips, and social events.

Walk score is 41 (somewhat walkable, car-dependent).

Monthly fees: $3,450–$3,875 for assisted living studios/one-beds; $5,100 for memory care.

The facility earned Argentum Best of the Best recognition in 2024 from the assisted living industry trade association.

Vitality Living Lake Forest fits private-pay residents seeking an activity-intensive environment with accessible amenities and specialized memory support, contingent on families’ comfort with the facility’s high-citation compliance history and their direct evaluation of operational improvements.

Contact Vitality Living Lake Forest

Overview of The Gables of Gainesville

Offering various care options including assisted living, memory care, and respite care, The Gables of Gainesville is a distinguished senior living community located in the tranquil neighborhood of Fort Clarke Boulevard, Gainesville, FL. With seniors’ comfort and safety in mind, the community features elegant and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom apartments, and shared suites. Live life to the fullest and reach your full potential with exceptional care and support from a dedicated and experienced team lending extra hands around the clock.

The Gables of Gainesville aims to provide a friendly and vibrant environment, paving the way for seniors to hone their interests and explore new ideas through enjoyable activities. Enjoy healthy and tasty meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. The community is a haven of convenience and leisure with its ethereal grounds filled with fabulous amenities and genuinely caring individuals.

Contact The Gables of Gainesville

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 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 778 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.