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Avg Walk Score: 41/ 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: 85The 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. SC (Senior 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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
The Windsor at Ortega
SC
AL
MC
Jacksonville (Southwest)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 976
Yes
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 41
Rank #745 / 1,332
Roosevelt Alf, LLC20
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #203 / 907
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Lisa Ellen DoerlerSuite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Village at Gainesville
SC
AL
IL
MC
Gainesville
140
Facility 140
FL AVG 85
Rank #145 / 976
No
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,191 / 1,332
Cref4 Vg Opco LLC13
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #65 / 907
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
Non-Profit-Vicky RodenwoldtStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Vintage Care of Palatka
SC
AL
MC
Palatka
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 85
Rank #491 / 976
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 41
Rank #696 / 1,332
Palatka Lpoc, LLC19
16%
Facility 16%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #68 / 907
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Diana MatthewsStudio
The Palace at Weston
SC
AL
IL
MC
Weston
352
Facility 352
FL AVG 85
Rank #3 / 976
No
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 41
Rank #367 / 1,332
Helen Homes Of Weston Development L.l.c7
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 907
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Zachi ShahamStudio / 1 bed / 2 bed
Vi at Aventura
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 85
Rank #775 / 976
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 41
Rank #200 / 1,332
Cc Aventura LLC17
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #490 / 907
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #277 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
SC
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 85
Rank #496 / 976
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,250 / 1,332
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc18
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 907
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
Non-Profit$1,750Brittany Matus-RayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
The Inn at Freedom Square
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Seminole
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 85
Rank #33 / 976
No
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 41
Rank #62 / 1,332
Ccrc Opco Freedom Square LLC33
18%
Facility 18%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #72 / 907
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #502 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Shelly Craddock-
The Oaks of Clearwater
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Clearwater (Oak Bluffs)
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 85
Rank #68 / 976
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 41
Rank #261 / 1,332
The Oaks On The Bay LLC70
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #444 / 907
86
Facility 86
FL AVG 33
Rank #859 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$14,550Brooke LootensStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Gulf Coast Village
SC
AL
CCRC
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Cape Coral (Hancock)
151
Facility 151
FL AVG 85
Rank #116 / 976
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,135 / 1,332
Gulf Care Inc24
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #232 / 907
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #402 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
Non-Profit$5,500Kendra NobleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC
SC
AL
MC
RC
Saint Augustine
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 85
Rank #543 / 976
No
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 41
Rank #21 / 1,332
Riverside Cottages @ The Shores, LLC11
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #413 / 907
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 907
For-Profit-Lovettie Emily Wesee-

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Overview of The Windsor at Ortega

The Windsor at Ortega provides assisted living and memory care in Jacksonville, FL. Located in the Southwest neighborhood, the community has 120 beds. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a personal living space; memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because both care levels are available in one community, The Windsor at Ortega may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Housing options include suites, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units, with a two-bedroom layout suitable for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A pool, spa, library, patio, transportation, and rehabilitation services are available for recreation, personal care, reading, outdoor time, travel, and therapy support. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. Staffing is available 24 hours a day, meaning staff are present throughout the day and night.

Medicaid and Medicare are accepted. Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence. Lisa Ellen Doerler serves as administrator, and Roosevelt Alf operates the community. With a Walk Score of 36, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact The Windsor at Ortega

Overview of The Village at Gainesville

Experience the best of your golden years at The Village at Gainesville, a blissful haven in Gainesville, FL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with beautifully furnished and spacious accommodations. The community also handles the housekeeping and other maintenance services to ensure residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include resort-style pools, a hot tub, tennis courts, fitness centers, and serene walking trails.

Contact The Village at Gainesville

Vintage Care of Palatka

203 S Moody Rd, Palatka, FL 32177
Overview of Vintage Care of Palatka

A trusted senior living community set in the tranquil lands of Palatka, FL, Vintage Care of Palatka provides assisted living and memory care. Surround yourself with meticulously designed and sophisticated residences in a variety of studio floor plans for optimum comfort and convenience. The community goes above and beyond to deliver care and support that perfectly suits seniors’ needs and interests to enjoy their golden years at their finest.

Meet people from diverse backgrounds and learn new things through engaging activities and enjoyable programs for leisure and wellness. Experience restaurant-style dining with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With its well-maintained grounds and scenic landscapes, Vintage Care of Palatka is a good place to live a glorious retirement creating lasting moments for a better quality of life.

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Overview of The Palace at Weston

The Palace at Weston offers assisted living, independent living and memory care in Weston, Florida. In assisted living, residents keep their own apartments while receiving help with dressing, bathing and medication. Independent living combines private housing with community services but no daily care, while memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time. A resident can move to a different level of care without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 352 beds, which means a larger resident and staff population and typically more programming. Housing choices include studios, where sleeping and living space share one private room; one bedroom apartments, which keep those areas separate; and two bedroom layouts that can suit a couple moving together.

The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100 and is considered somewhat walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives the possibility of handling certain nearby trips independently.

Zachi Shaham serves as administrator. Helen Homes Of Weston Development operates the community.

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Vi at Aventura

19333 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL 33180
Overview of VI at Aventura

Take in the breathtaking view of West Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL, with the outstanding senior living community of VI at Aventura that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Treat yourself to a relaxing retirement with the cozy and elegant residence of VI at Aventura in various one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Let go of your worries with a team of compassionate and highly experienced professionals providing top-tier care and assistance.

Enjoy personal time and cherish moments with friends in the stunning spaces of the community. Conveniently located near local attractions and amenities, VI at Aventura ensures residents’ needs are within a few steps away. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. VI at Aventura is a haven for seniors seeking an active and well-cared-for lifestyle with its ethereal campus filled with a warm and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

Oak Hammock at the University of Florida is a continuing care retirement community in Gainesville, Florida, offering assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing care. Independent living is also available, with private living, community services, and no daily care.

Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 80 beds and offers studios along with one, two, and three bedroom residences. A studio provides a single private space, while the larger layouts give residents who want more room or a companion additional space.

Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 33 minutes per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time counted for each resident.

Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation are available, allowing a resident to receive therapy during a limited stay. Fitness center classes provide scheduled exercise activities on site, and pets are allowed so a resident can continue living with a pet.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Brittany Matus-Ray serves as the administrator.

Contact Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

Overview of The Inn at Freedom Square

The Inn at Freedom Square offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Seminole, FL. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels allow a resident whose needs grow to move within the community without leaving the setting or starting over socially. The 200 bed community has more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller home. Studios provide one private space, while one bedroom units have a separate bedroom, giving residents different living arrangements to choose from.

An enclosed courtyard and garden provide outdoor spaces. The salon supports on site personal grooming, while the library and arts and crafts room offer places for reading and creative activities. A Walk Score of 84 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and total nurse staffing is 4h 4m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Shelly Craddock serves as administrator, and Ccrc Opco Freedom Square operates the community. The Inn at Freedom Square may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs may change over time or for a family needing a short term respite stay.

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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.

Contact The Oaks of Clearwater

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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Overview of Riverside Cottages @ the Shores

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Saint Augustine, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The community has 72 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available residential capacity without indicating a particular community size. Riverside Cottages @ the Shores opened in 2006, and Lovettie Emily Wesee serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could include supervision for dementia or a temporary stay for caregiver relief.

A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 makes the area a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently. Executive chef prepared meals give residents access to chef-prepared dining, while on-site barber and beautician visits provide personal grooming services within the community.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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