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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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes
SC
MC
RC
Bradenton (South Bradenton)
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 85
Rank #566 / 976
Yes
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 41
Rank #315 / 1,332
Senior Living II LLC47
47%
Facility 47%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #301 / 907
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$20,150Kathryn M. BlandPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Coral Plaza
SC
AL
MC
RC
Margate
167
Facility 167
FL AVG 85
Rank #87 / 976
No
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 41
Rank #182 / 1,332
Coral Plaza Alf LLC54
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #428 / 907
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 33
Rank #783 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$6,000Ruth Valda ChaneyStudio / Semi-Private Rooms-
The Meridian at Brandon
SC
AL
IL
MC
Tampa (Greater Palm River Point Cdc)
156
Facility 156
FL AVG 85
Rank #105 / 976
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 41
Rank #623 / 1,332
Brandon Opco LLC22
73%
Facility 73%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #722 / 907
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$500Christopher T DefriezeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Volante Senior Living of Largo
SC
AL
IL
MC
Largo (Eldorado Village)
143
Facility 143
FL AVG 85
Rank #139 / 976
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 41
Rank #405 / 1,332
Inspired Senior Living Of Largo Mt, LLC64
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 907
65
Facility 65
FL AVG 33
Rank #797 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$18,300Dalton HullStudio / 1 Bed-
Liana of North Sarasota
SC
HOS
MC
RC
Sarasota (Desoto Acres)
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 85
Rank #662 / 976
No
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 41
Rank #579 / 1,332
Sarasota Memory Care LLC12
83%
Facility 83%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #831 / 907
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$5,500Marissa VazquezStudio / Suite / 2 Bed-
Compass Rose of Zephyrhills, LLC
SC
AL
MC
RC
Zephyrhills (City Of Zephyrhills)
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 85
Rank #478 / 976
No
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 41
Rank #459 / 1,332
Compass Rose Of Zephyrhills, LLC30
23%
Facility 23%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #95 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #451 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Michelle Miller--
The Club At Wellington
SC
AL
MC
RC
Wellington
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 85
Rank #709 / 976
No
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 41
Rank #261 / 1,332
Wellington Slc Opco LLC6
67%
Facility 67%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #603 / 907
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #50 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 907
For-Profit$6,000Pandora Alguno-A+
Brookdale Mandarin Central
SC
MC
Jacksonville (Mandarin Station)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 85
Rank #603 / 976
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 41
Rank #386 / 1,332
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc19
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #139 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #304 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit-Katrina WilliamsSuite-
Canterfield of Fort Myers
SC
AL
IL
MC
Fort Myers
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 85
Rank #185 / 976
Yes
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 41
Rank #814 / 1,332
Canterfield Of Fort Myers, LLC9
78%
Facility 78%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #786 / 907
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #91 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Amy Smith--
Florida Access Care Inc.
SC
ADC
AL
RC
Sebring (Sun 'N Lake Of Sebring)
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 85
Rank #820 / 976
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,154 / 1,332
Florida Acces Care Inc7
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #116 / 907
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #62 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit-Edzard J Gabriel-A+

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Overview of Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes

Located in the beautiful community of Bradenton, FL, Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes is an esteemed senior living community that offers memory care and respite care services. Here, residents can select from stunning and spacious accommodations based on their preferences. Focusing on memory care, the community provides a state-of-the-art technology collaborative care platform called The Inspired Living iCare, along with a specialized program called Inspired Journeys which is driven by an evidence-based philosophy of care, caters to the immediate needs and concerns of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services including all-day dining, wellness programs, beauty and barber shop, and social activities coordinated by a professional team. Spend time visiting its amazing common spaces such as the courtyard, walking paths, and shaded gazebo. With Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes, seniors are assured of a wonderful living experience.

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Overview of Coral Plaza

Make every moment count with Coral Plaza, set in the vibrant neighborhood of Margate, FL, offering assisted living and memory care. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ quality of life, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. Residents ease their worries and live their lives surrounded by the community’s cozy amenities and welcoming spaces.

Here, residents meet new friends and enjoy the things they love with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs dedicated to their enjoyment and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delightful and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is great for those looking to live their golden years without worries, with its genuine care and purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of The Meridian at Brandon

Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report based on ratings from residents and their families, The Meridian at Brandon was celebrated as a Best Memory Care community in 2023. This quaint establishment offers 5 types of floor plans with options for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom unit. It also boasts resort-style amenities such as a café, a fitness center, a spa and massage room, and a theater.

Designing intention into every detail, The Meridian at Brandon accommodates seniors looking for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. From assistance with personal care needs and medication to specialized programming for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia, a broad range of possibilities is given back to seniors in this exceptional community.

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Overview of Volante Senior Living of Largo

Live a blissful retirement with Volante Senior Living of Largo, a blissful community located in the serene residential neighborhood of Starkey Road, Largo, FL, that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents here do not have to worry about their special needs with a compassionate and highly trained team that provides top-tier care and support 24/7. Alongside a friendly and nurturing environment, cozy and fully-furnished studio and one-bedroom floor plans are also available, promoting comfort and familiarity.

Stimulating activities are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory-related needs, alongside fun recreational programs that foster a sense of belongingness. With restaurant-style dining, residents enjoy delightful dining options that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is filled with specially designed and pet-friendly amenities, including a library, a general store, a coffee shop, and a scenic courtyard, making it an enticing option for those seeking assistance in their golden years.

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Overview of Liana of North Sarasota

Experience an ultimately relaxing stay with Liana of North Sarasota located in Sarasota, FL, offering memory care, respite care, and hospice care services. Here, residents can choose from spacious and beautifully appointed accommodations with different floor plans tailored to their needs. In terms of memory care, the community is well-known for its Moments Matter initiative intended to provide personalized care and holistic services to those with cognitive conditions.

Explore its top-quality amenities and services including delightful meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and linen services, diet and nutrition services, comprehensive medical services such as access to podiatry and geriatric assessments, and many more. Boost physical endurance and mobility by joining wellness activities and programs. With Liana of North Sarasota, seniors can truly enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Compass Rose of Zephyrhills

Compass Rose of Zephyrhills provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Zephyrhills, Florida. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers short-term stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

Several care types are available here. That can make Compass Rose of Zephyrhills a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time, since different care levels are offered within the same community. The community has 85 beds, and Michelle Miller serves as its administrator.

Restaurant-style dining means meals are served in a restaurant-style setting, while the beauty and barber shop provides grooming services within the community. Transportation services are also available for travel arranged through the community. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently. Payment options include Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Contact Compass Rose of Zephyrhills, LLC

Overview of The Club at Wellington

The Club at Wellington provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Wellington, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while respite care gives someone a short stay when temporary support is needed.

Because assisted living and memory care are available, The Club at Wellington may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. With 42 beds, it is a smaller home where staff and residents can get to know each other.

A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be handled on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain outings independently. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, giving families several listed ways to pay for care. Pandora Alguno serves as administrator, and Wellington Slc Opco operates the community.

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Brookdale Mandarin Central

10875 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview of Brookdale Mandarin Central

Brookdale Mandarin Central is a memory care community designed to provide a predictable and stable environment for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The community features peaceful surroundings and a setting that recreates environments people have enjoyed throughout their lives. The Crossings Program at Brookdale Mandarin Central offers a full continuum of dementia care for residents with early to early-moderate stages of dementia. This program is built on person-centered partnerships, focusing on trust, loving concern, and a sense of family. Residents can engage in a variety of activities, including cornhole, crafters corner, yarn club, devotional services, audiobook club, Java music club, fitness classes, and word games.

The community also offers a warm and rewarding dining experience, designed to provide healthy menu choices and a sense of belonging. Dementia-friendly menus, personal dining assistance as needed, and a supportive environment that encourages familiarity and socialization are all part of the compassionate and attentive care provided. Brookdale Mandarin Central is committed to helping individuals with dementia thrive and maintain their dignity and independence.

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Overview of Canterfield of Fort Myers

Canterfield of Fort Myers provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. The professional care staff encourages its residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen in the expansive neighborhood-style environment of the community.
As a Canterfield Senior Living Community, residents are encouraged to live life to the fullest while encouraging life-long learning. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as a restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a putting green, a community garden, and a fitness studio.

Contact Canterfield of Fort Myers

Florida Access Care Inc.

4805 Vilabella Dr, Sebring, FL 33872
Overview of Florida Access Care

Make the most out of your best years with the extraordinary senior living community of Florida Access Care Inc. in Sebring, FL, offering assisted living, respite care, and daycare assistance. The community ensures seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and convenience with fully-furnished private and semi-private residences. Forget your woes and live life to the fullest with a compassionate and reliable team providing top-tier care and assistance around the clock.

With a robust calendar of enriching programs and enjoyable activities, residents explore new hobbies and gain meaningful experiences. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy, dietitian-approved meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Florida Access Care Inc. strives to provide a haven for seniors to spend their golden years doing the things they love.

Contact Florida Access Care Inc.

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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