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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.
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.
Superior Residences of Panama City Beach
MC
AL
RC
Panama City Beach
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 88
Rank #369 / 1,058
No
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,318 / 1,427
Chp Panama City Fl Tenant Corp38
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #378 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$15,250Lauren Scribner
Banyan Place
MC
AL
Boca Raton
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1,058
No
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,109 / 1,427
Banyan Boca Fl Management LLC25
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #505 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$2,000Paviella Ruether
Radiance of Gainesville a Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Gainesville
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 88
Rank #813 / 1,058
No
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 42
Rank #15 / 1,427
Gainesville Florida Opco LLC43
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #603 / 906
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 33
Rank #732 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$6,500Pamella L. Redondo
Life and Love ALF II
MC
AL
RC
Citrus Springs
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 88
Rank #813 / 1,058
No-Gc & Kc Holdings I, LLC19
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #68 / 906
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Sarah H O'connell
Elderly Pride Assisted Living II
MC
AL
IL
NH
Plant City
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 42
Rank #165 / 1,427
Elderly Pride Assisted Living LLC II18
89%
Facility 89%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #867 / 906
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #436 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit$4,400David A Kadiri
Family Extended Care of Sarasota (DBA) Cabot Reserve on the Green
MC
AL
RC
Sarasota
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 88
Rank #659 / 1,058
No
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 42
Rank #275 / 1,427
Best Care Senor Living At Sarasota LLC53
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #412 / 906
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 33
Rank #846 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$12,600Donn Melvin Smith
Blue Heron Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Wesley Chapel (Quail Hollow Pines)
107
Facility 107
FL AVG 88
Rank #396 / 1,058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,383 / 1,427
Blue Heron Health And Rehabilitation LLC7
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 906
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #860 / 906
For-Profit-Megan Kopstad
A Loving Hand Facility Care LLC
MC
AL
IL
NH
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 42
Rank #954 / 1,427
A Loving Hand Facility Care LLC11
91%
Facility 91%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #878 / 906
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 906
1.9
Facility 1.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #817 / 906
For-Profit$1,400Francis Bruno
Inspired Living at Bonita Springs
MC
RC
Bonita Springs
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 88
Rank #560 / 1,058
Yes
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,301 / 1,427
Senior Living Viii Bonita Springs LLC40
70%
Facility 70%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #674 / 906
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #699 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$14,750Kathryn M. Bland
Just Like Home ALF Inc
MC
AL
IL
NH
Port St. Lucie (Port Saint Lucie)
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1,030 / 1,058
No
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,066 / 1,427
Just Like Home Alf LLC5
80%
Facility 80%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #801 / 906
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #91 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #722 / 906
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Overview of Superior Residences of Panama City Beach

Superior Residences of Panama City Beach is a 110-bed for-profit assisted living and memory care community operated by Chp Panama City Fl Tenant Corp and managed by Sri Management LLC. Under the direction of administrator Lauren Scribner, the community offers 24-hour staffing, nursing services, rehabilitation support, and respite care. The facility accepts Medicaid and private insurance, providing restaurant-style dining along with recreational programming like exercise classes, cooking activities, and organized outings.

State regulatory history covering a nine-year timeframe shows 34 total deficiencies across 35 separate inspections, averaging 1.7 infractions per year. This volume is 63% lower than the state average. The facility established a strong compliance pattern with six consecutive zero-deficiency inspections between July 2024 and November 2024. Past citations primarily involved food service standards, staff training, medication administration, and resident supervision.

A single resident rights citation in December 2023 stands as an isolated recent exception. While the community has undergone 46% more inspections than the state average, resulting in two fines totaling $15,300, no severe enforcement actions are on record.

Prospective representatives evaluating this community should contact the Florida health authorities or facility management to confirm the current status and resolution of the pending license renewal. Reviewing this administrative detail alongside the provider’s recent six-inspection streak of zero deficiencies helps ensure a well-informed care decision. Discussing specific nursing schedules and staff training protocols during an on-site visit can clarify how the facility maintains its day-to-day care standards.

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Overview of Banyan Place

Operated by Banyan Boca Fl Management Llc, Banyan Place is an assisted living community at 2950 NW 5th Ave in Boca Raton, Florida. It is administrated by Paviella Ruether and serves 125 residents with a care model that takes insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs benefits, so families have many ways to access care.

The surrounding car-dependent neighborhood carries a Walk Score of 19, so most daily errands and activities necessitate a car. This setting may fit families with reliable transportation who prefer a calmer, more suburban environment over a walkable urban location.

Banyan Place’s care practices have been scrutinized through state inspections that span a decade of records. Such inspections have examined practices in resident supervision, care rights protections, medication handling, staff training and qualifications, meal service compliance, emergency preparedness, and facility maintenance. Families thinking of choosing Banyan Place will find an extensive inspection history on file that records the regulator’s assessment of these operational zones.

To know more about the community’s daily offerings, activities, dining options, amenities, and room types, those interested should tour in person. It’s the best way to get a full picture of life at Banyan Place.

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Overview of Radiance of Gainesville a Memory Care Community

Radiance of Gainesville is a 38-bed, non-profit memory care community. The facility provides round-the-clock staffing and specialized cognitive support programming for residents with dementia. On-site services include daily meals, shared garden spaces, physical wellness programs, and various group activities, with a design that emphasizes secure outdoor areas and regular family involvement.

State compliance reports gathered over a 13-year period show 52 total deficiencies across 42 separate inspections. This balances out to an annual average of 2.9 citations, which tracks 37% lower than the Florida state average. However, every inspection on file resulted in at least one citation, giving the facility a historical zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reviews. Over the years, the building ran into repeated problems with staff training, resident paperwork, and medication storage.

More recent records show an upward trend; several 2023 and 2024 reviews came back entirely clear, while the most recent evaluation from February 2025 flagged just a single citation regarding risk management. The provider has never faced any fines or administrative enforcement actions.

Older adults and their families can look to the recent drop in citation numbers as a sign that management has worked to iron out its historical compliance issues. Since the long-term data indicates past difficulties with staff training and administrative records, checking in with the director about their current employee onboarding protocols is a practical step. Visiting the property in person during an afternoon activity will also help you evaluate the secure layout and see how the team manages daily resident supervision.

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Life and Love ALF II

9368 N Gentle Breeze Loop, Citrus Springs, FL 34434
Overview of Life and Love ALF II

Life and Love ALF II is a 38-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care facility. The home provides round-the-clock staffing, short-term respite care, and specialized cognitive programming that includes behavioral support, personal hygiene assistance, regular meal preparation, and family educational resources.

Health department oversight archives spanning a 12-year window log 15 total deficiencies across 16 separate visits. This frequency breaks down to 0.9 citations annually, tracking 78% better than the standard Florida baseline. On a historical scale, 15 of these 16 reviews turned up a minor infraction, giving the community a low zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reviews.

While the long-term record reveals minor, sporadic files, such as an early citation involving social activities, the data shows notable compliance stability recently. Both a routine review and a complaint check in 2024 came back completely clear, culminating in a spotless report during the most recent October 2024 evaluation. The state has never issued financial fines or severe administrative penalties against the property.

Prospective representatives researching senior care placement can view this multi-year history as a sign of well-established management practices. Because the public records demonstrate that old administrative or activity issues have been resolved, the recent data points to a highly consistent operating environment. Setting up a personal tour during the week is a helpful way to look over the common rooms, observe the daily activity schedule, and talk with the team about how they organize their memory care services.

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Overview of Elderly Pride Assisted Living II

Elderly Pride Assisted Living II is a trusted senior living community located in the peaceful neighborhood of Plant City, FL that offers assisted living services. The community is committed to providing top-notch care and services anchored to its values of integrity, compassion, professionalism, and innovation. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations to further enhance comfort and relaxation throughout their stay.

Explore its top-of-the-line amenities and services offering ease, convenience, and reliability. Engage in a diverse set of social activities and community events coordinated by a professional team to boost engagement and growth. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories within the amazing common spaces of this community. At Elderly Pride Assisted Living, every day is crafted to celebrate life, joy, and fulfillment.

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Overview of Family Extended Care of Sarasota (dba) Cabot Reserve on the Green

Family Extended Care of Sarasota, operating as Cabot Reserve on the Green, is a 65-bed senior community managed by Best Care Senior Living LLC. The facility offers standard assisted living, extended congregate care, adult day services, short-term respite stays, and specialized cognitive programming. Residents have access to health assessments, medication supervision, weekly housekeeping, a beauty and barber salon, and a schedule of group fitness, crafts, music, and local outings. Both English and Spanish are spoken by the on-site staff, and diverse financial options are accepted, including insurance, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

State data tracking 53 distinct evaluations since July 2012 record 82 total line-item infractions over the property’s history, resulting in a long-term annual average of 6.3 citations. Because 42 of those 53 regulatory visits historically flagged at least one minor compliance issue on initial reports, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection. Historical files show recurring marks involving background check clearances, personnel training records, resident supervision, and medication management, which resulted in 11 administrative fines totaling $12,600.

Despite these cumulative challenges, public logs verify a notable shift in operational quality: yearly citation counts dropped from 15 in 2018 down to a single note in 2024, culminating in an entirely clean report with zero violations during the most recent standard review on July 24, 2025.

Families analyzing local long-term care options can utilize this multi-year public health database to track the campus’s modern progress. Since the government tracking files outline an elevated historical citation count that has since transitioned into a recent run of flawless evaluations, validating how the management team maintains these updated operational standards is an important step. Scheduling an in-person tour is a practical way to inspect the physical spaces yourself, observe the daily routines, and discuss care tiers and financial coverage with the admissions staff.

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Overview of Blue Heron Assisted Living

Blue Heron Assisted Living is a 107-bed facility managed by Blue Heron Health and Rehabilitation LLC. The campus coordinates standard assisted living, specialized memory care, skilled nursing, and short-term rehabilitation services, with a day-to-day care framework handled by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. The property features private residential accommodations, and its current state operating credentials extend through June 10, 2027.

Public health tracking logs recording seven separate evaluations between June 2021 and September 2025 document 16 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational history. This volume tracks roughly 52% lower than the standard Florida baseline. Because four of those seven state visits flagged at least one required correction on initial paperwork, the property carries a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on first reviews.

Early records show a clean run with zero infractions between late 2021 and mid-2023, though a March 2024 complaint check noted minor hurdles with medication labeling. The modern files show a temporary shift in regulatory scrutiny, as the latest standard check on May 15, 2025, flagged 11 deficiencies spanning admissions contracts, staffing files, background screening updates, and general resident care routines, though the provider has never received a financial fine.

Families checking into local long-term care facilities can use these state regulatory summaries to analyze the provider’s administrative trends. Since the official tracking logs reveal an overall low citation volume and zero fines alongside a recent uptick in paperwork and care marks, looking over the operator’s current correction logs is a useful precaution. Planning an in-person walkthrough is a practical next step to check out the residential spaces firsthand, observe the nurses and aides at work, and talk with the director about modern quality assurance steps.

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Overview of A Loving Hand Facility Care

Have a glorious retirement with A Loving Hand Facility Care, conveniently situated at 554 Kilpatrick Ave., Port Saint Lucie, FL, offering memory care, residential care home, and adult day services. Living arrangements include spacious and convenient accommodations with several floor plans, tailored to fit various preferences. With its well-trained and compassionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock personalized care and support they deserve, ensuring peace of mind in a home-like environment.

Life at A Loving Hand Facility Care is enriched by a range of top-tier amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. The community also offers healthcare services such as staffing and ancillary services, incontinence care, non-ambulatory care, diabetic care, and medication management. Engage in a lively calendar of both on-site and off-site social activities and life-enrichment programs that boost engagement and growth. Here, life is celebrated with joy, comfort, and excellence.

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Overview of Inspired Living at Bonita Springs

Inspired Living at Bonita Springs is an 84-bed, non-profit community specializing in dementia care. The facility provides long-term memory support, daily living assistance, short-term respite stays, and structured health and wellness programs focused on memory care needs.

Regulatory files covering a nine-year history detail 48 total deficiencies across 40 distinct inspections. This volume tracks out to an annual average of 3.2 citations, which is 30% better than the historical Florida average, though a slight uptick over the last three years caused recent numbers to average 4.7 per year. Because 39 of the 40 state visits historically turned up at least one minor infraction, the property holds a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reports.

The recorded citations show a pattern of challenges with staff training, building maintenance, and paperwork. For instance, an August 2022 routine review flagged eight deficiencies across background screenings and dementia training, while early 2024 complaint checks noted a combined five infractions regarding medication administration and elopement standards. The most recent routine evaluation from February 2025 cited a single Class 4 environmental deficiency, which has since been resolved under a corrected status. The provider has never faced financial fines or state enforcement actions.

Prospective residents reviewing care options in the region can analyze this multi-year history to see how the administration handles regulatory standards. Since the public data points to a long-term pattern of low-level infractions alongside a recent 2025 note regarding physical plant safety, checking with the intake staff about their building maintenance routines and updated staff training is a helpful step. Setting up a personal tour will also allow you to examine the layout firsthand and observe how the team coordinates daily resident supervision.

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Just Like Home ALF Inc

1342 Sw Del Rio Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34953
Overview of Just Like Home ALF

Just Like Home ALF, conveniently situated in Port Saint Lucie, FL, is a distinguished senior living community that offers memory care and residential care home services. Enjoy stress-free living with a choice of having a helping hand in a peaceful setting with its expert and compassionate team. Spacious and convenient accommodations with varying floor plans are also available for its residents. In terms of memory care, the community redefines the standard of excellence by providing unparalleled support for individuals with cognitive conditions.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Benefit and live a worry-free life with its top-tier amenities and services such as assistance in daily living, mental wellness programs, and housekeeping services. At Just Like Home ALF, every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for seniors.

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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 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.