Page 3 of Best Senior Care in Florida

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 1,471 senior care communities in FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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

Compare Senior Care around Florida

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.

The Palace Royale at Kendall
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Miami
510
Facility 510
FL AVG 88
Rank #1 / 1058
Yes
51
Facility 51
FL AVG 40
Rank #503 / 1487
Kendall Healthcare Properties
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #162 / 876
28
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #172 / 907
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #391 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
For-Profit-Ricardo A MartinezStudio / 1 bed-
Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
SC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Gainesville
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1058
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 40
Rank #1344 / 1487
Oak Hammock At The University Of Florida, Inc
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
18
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #274 / 907
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #223 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit$1,750Brittany Matus-RayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Lakeside Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Lantana
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1225 / 1487
Meridian Park Village Limited Partnership
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
15
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #395 / 907
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #142 / 907
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #9 / 907
For-Profit$6,025Hauremarie Anne Simeus1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Vi at Aventura
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Aventura
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 88
Rank #855 / 1058
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 40
Rank #223 / 1487
Cc Aventura LLC
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
17
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #497 / 907
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #280 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$500Martine Cesaire-Francois1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Terracina Grand
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Naples
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 88
Rank #38 / 1058
Yes
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 40
Rank #1225 / 1487
Terracina, LLC
76
Facility 76
FL AVG 83
Rank #641 / 876
31
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #245 / 907
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #543 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$34,000Pradeep MuleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Westminster Oaks Tallahassee
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Tallahassee
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1058
Yes
-
Facility -
FL AVG 40
Rank #1429 / 1487
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
23
39%
Facility 39%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #208 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #307 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Karen Myers--
The Mayflower at Winter Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winter Park
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 88
Rank #734 / 1058
No
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #1204 / 1487
Mayflower Retirement Center, Inc
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
17
71%
Facility 71%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #699 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #307 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Kimberly Arunakul--
Westminster St. Augustine
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Augustine
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 88
Rank #827 / 1058
Yes
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 40
Rank #1404 / 1487
Westminster Pines, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #100 / 876
14
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #461 / 907
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #152 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #55 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Misty DegrossStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Westminster Woods on Julington Creek
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fruit Cove (Saint Johns)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1058
Yes
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1487
Wesley Manor, Inc
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #203 / 876
21
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #461 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #351 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
Not-For-Profit-David Berlin-C-
Addington Place at College Harbor
SC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 88
Rank #522 / 1058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 40
Rank #1384 / 1487
Arhc Alspgfl01 Trs LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
27
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #320 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #453 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #320 / 907
For-Profit$5,500Kathleen TylerStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Canterbury Tower
SC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Tampa (South Tampa)
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 88
Rank #873 / 1058
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 40
Rank #407 / 1487
Canterbury Towers, Inc
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 83
Rank #128 / 876
5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #212 / 907
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #97 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #727 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Joyce Mitchell-A+
Cypress Village
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Jacksonville (Southside)
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 88
Rank #360 / 1058
Yes
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 40
Rank #1204 / 1487
Ccrc Opco - Cypress Village, LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
22
45%
Facility 45%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #293 / 907
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 33
Rank #453 / 907
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #545 / 907
For-Profit$500William Rouse1 bed / 2 bed-
Westminster Baldwin Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Orlando (Northeast Orlando)
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 88
Rank #858 / 1058
Yes
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 40
Rank #977 / 1487
Presbyterian Retirement Communities, Inc-1
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 907
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 33
Rank #7 / 907
0
Facility 0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
Not-For-Profit-Laure Zulkowski1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
The Glenview at Pelican Bay
SC
IL
NH
SNF
Naples (North Naples)
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 88
Rank #788 / 1058
Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 40
Rank #955 / 1487
---------1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedA+
Moorings Park Grande Lake
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Naples (Central Naples)
106
Facility 106
FL AVG 88
Rank #397 / 1058
Yes
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1283 / 1487
---------2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 BedA+
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Memorial Manor

777 S Douglas Rd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Overview of Memorial Manor

Receive top-notch care from Memorial Manor, an outstanding community located near Memorial Pembroke 24/7 Emergency Care Center in Douglas Road, Pembroke Pines, FL, offering skilled nursing. The community provides comprehensive care, including cancer care, rehabilitation, orthopedics, and neuroscience to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Here, residents enjoy every moment of their retirement with the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Enriching activities and engaging events are also conducted for residents to live actively and meet new friends. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate with delightful and healthy meals catering to their dietary needs and tastes. The community is ideal for those who need additional care to live comfortably in their golden years with its top-notch care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of Sandhill Cove Retirement Living

Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, located at 1500 SW Capri Street in Palm City, Martin County, Florida, is a 56-bed skilled nursing facility with independent living options. Privately owned and Medicare/Medicaid certified since 2011, the community operates predominantly as a post-acute rehabilitation center. Most residents arrive under Medicare coverage (72% of admissions) and typically remain 22 days before returning home or transferring.

Nursing personnel provide 5 hours 25 minutes of care per resident daily; 23% above the Florida average and ranked 24th among 252 state nursing homes. Weekend coverage reaches 4 hours 45 minutes per resident, 35% above state norms. The staff-to-resident ratio of 2.93-to-1 outperforms the Florida average by 99%, and the nursing roster includes 11 registered nurses, 12 licensed practical nurses, and 38 certified nursing assistants.

Inspection history spans three surveys since 2022, yielding nine moderate-level citations. The facility ranks 40th in total citations and 53rd in citation rate per inspection among Florida’s 251 nursing homes; an above-average performance.

No critical or serious deficiencies emerged. All citations have been corrected. Zero federal penalties or fines were imposed in the past three years.

CMS overall rating stands 36.6% above the Florida average, with health inspection results 57.7% above state baseline.

Residents occupy one- and two-bedroom accommodations with utilities included, housekeeping, and linen service. An art studio, outdoor pool, and recreational spaces support activity programming: parties, dinners, lectures, and concerts. Private dining, respite care, and short-term rehabilitation round the service portfolio.

Occupancy runs 86.9%, modestly above the state average of 84.3%.

The financial pressure of a $1.0 million operating loss in 2023 reflects sector-wide margins.

The community suits short-term post-acute patients and Medicare rehabilitation candidates. Long-stay outcomes are less uniform, with strong performance on clinical stability but variation in functional preservation and incontinence management.

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Overview of Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center

Found amidst Gainesville, Florida, the Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center presents itself as a haven of skilled rehabilitation and nursing care. With a spacious and welcoming atmosphere, this center prioritizes the comfort and well-being of its senior residents. Its strategic location near renowned hospitals adds to the convenience, ensuring easy access to medical facilities and expert healthcare.

Beyond providing top-notch medical services, the center fosters a warm environment of companionship and support. They seamlessly offer both short-term and long-term rehabilitation solutions, catering to the diverse needs of their residents. Whether it’s hospice, palliative care, or respite care, they handle each service with professionalism and compassion, making it an exceptional long-term care facility. Moreover, the center prides itself on an array of engaging activities, from games, movies, and crafts to light exercise classes.

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Overview of Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center

Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center is an award-winning community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Winter Springs, FL, offering short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community features specialty programs like respiratory care, stroke recovery, outpatient rehabilitation, hospice care, and respite care to meet residents’ unique needs. Residents can keep their peace of mind and live up to their potential with a kind and highly trained team helping with their day-to-day activities around the clock.

Residents are encouraged to remain active and socially engaged with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes also promote social interaction while meeting dietary needs with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a library, a serene courtyard, and beautifully maintained grounds, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Brookdale Palma Sola

Revel in the warmth of the inviting neighborhood of 67th Street West, Bradenton, FL with Brookdale Palma Sola, an idyllic senior living community providing assisted living. The community features cozy and graceful floor plans including a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments. With 24-hour care and assistance from a team of kind, dedicated, and trained caregivers, residents live comfortably and safely.

Brookdale Palma Sola promotes an active and engaged lifestyle by conducting a diversity of activities to keep its residents learning and happy. Get along with peers and enjoy delightful meals from breakfast to dinner prepared to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Enjoy leisure walks with pets at the scenic walking around the ethereal grounds and relax in the community’s wonderful amenities including a courtyard and garden, a cafe, a beauty and barbershop, and a library.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Melbourne

Life Care Center of Melbourne is a senior community in the scenic environs of Melbourne, Florida. This remarkable facility is dedicated to providing skilled nursing care that aims to enhance the independence of its residents and patients. It is the nearest inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation nursing home within the community. The facility’s rehabilitation gym is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment designed to facilitate the achievement of recovery goals for residents and patients.
Life Care Center of Melbourne is conveniently situated across the street from the esteemed Holmes Regional Medical Center. It is also strategically positioned near pristine beaches and a mere hour’s drive south of the iconic Kennedy Space Center. Notably, Life Care Center of Melbourne has garnered recognition, as it was named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for the year 2022-2023, a testament to its unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional care and service.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Palm Bay

Life Care Center of Palm Bay is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Palm Bay, FL. This long-term care facility provides 24 hour skilled nursing care and security to its patients and residents, as well as medication management, post surgical care, wound care, IV therapy and infection management.

The long-term residents of this care facility are confident that their care is in good hands, with the meal services prepared by  certified dieticians, housekeeping and laundry services, and access to library and landscaped grounds. The whole facility itself is also smoke free and pet friendly, providing opportunities for patients and residents alike to breathe fresh air and bond with furry companions.

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Overview of Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center is proud to be a member of the Onyx Health senior living community that boasts an upscale lifestyle. As an Onyx Health home, Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center practices contemporary forward-thinking lifestyle care. The nursing and rehabilitation community is considerably one of the best in its class brought by their progressive approach to rehabilitative care. Ponce Health and Rehabilitation Center boasts their innovative and modern approach to senior care; they have ensured that they provide a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual.
As an Onyx Health senior living community, Ponce Health provides premier essential amenities and services designed to accommodate and attend to any need that comes up. They offer skilled post-acute nursing, customized rehabilitation programs, and long-term care services. Other community features exclusively offer private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and scheduled transportation services. A beautiful interior structured into the building immediately gives off a relaxing ambiance the moment one steps inside the community.

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Overview of Coral Gables Nursing and Rehabilitation

Enjoy the best of your golden years with Coral Gables Nursing & Rehabilitation, a dedicated and duly certified community set near Kindred Hospital in Miami, FL, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive the utmost care they deserve with a respectful and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment to optimize residents’ comfort and safety.

Engaging social events and stimulating recreational activities are also conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Dining options are also carefully curated to accommodate each resident’s dietary needs and preferences. Psychological and psychiatric care, pharmaceutical services, and inpatient and outpatient therapy are also provided to meet residents’ special needs. The community is ideal for those looking to spend their later years without worries, with its comprehensive care and specially designed amenities.

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Overview of South Orange Health and Rehabilitation Center

Ideally set near Orlando Health Regional Medical Center in Orlando, FL, South Orange Health and Rehabilitation Center is an accredited community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing. Residents receive the highest quality of care for their needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. The community promotes a cozy and nurturing environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

There’s no dull moment with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Accommodating residents’ dietary needs and preferences, delightful and healthy meals are served for the finest dining experience. Residents can rest their worries with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and welcoming spaces.

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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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