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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. 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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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.
Lake Howard Heights
SC
AL
IL
Winter Haven
65A-Yes 66 Lake Howard 1818 Opco LLC1811%80.4For-Profit$500Glenda A HanleyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown
SC
AL
MC
Sarasota (Arlington Park)
120B-Yes 77 Arc Bahia Oaks, Inc2635%200.8For-Profit$2,125Laura Ann GivarzStudio / 1 BedA+
Westminster Palms
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast)
60A+Yes 74 Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc1520%50.3Not-For-Profit$0Elizabeth Kinsella-A+
Arcadia Senior Living Pace
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pace
80A+Yes 35 Arcadia Of Pace LLC138%20.2For-Profit$0Carol A Ettelson-Bunze-A+
Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach
SC
AL
MC
RC
Jensen Beach
66A+Yes 25 Grand Oaks Of Jensen Beach, LLC1315%30.2For-Profit$0Anita M. Topping-A+
The Gallery at North Port
SC
AL
IL
MC
North Port
108A+Yes 40 Nx North Port Operator LLC6-00.0For-Profit$0Trista ContornoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Harrison of Wildwood Assisted Living & Memory Care
SC
AL
MC
RC
Wildwood
111A-Yes 17 Cd-Tt Wildwood LLC2030%130.7For-Profit$50Tiffeny ClaytonStudio / 1 BedA-
Benton House of Port Orange
SC
AL
MC
RC
Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo)
80B+No 2 Sonida Port Orange, LLC729%30.4For-Profit$1,000Roxanne SanchezStudio / 1 BedA
Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach
SC
AL
MC
RC
Fort Walton Beach
130A-Yes 50 Retreat At Fort Walton Beach Opco LLC1631%110.7For-Profit$6,200Stephanie MahanStudio / 1 BedA
Benton House of Clermont
SC
AL
MC
RC
Clermont
72A-No 27 Good Hearth Senior Care LLC1729%100.6For-Profit$625Pamela Gust-OrrStudio / 1 BedA
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Lake Howard Heights

650 N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Overview of Lake Howard Heights

Settled in the scenic area of Winter Haven, FL, Lake Howard Heights is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living. A reliable care team is available all day to supervise residents’ well-being and offer them assistance with their daily living activities. Residents’ living experience is enhanced by well-appointed accommodations, including studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments.

A talented chef curates a great selection of restaurant-style meals based on residents’ dietary needs, feedback, and preferences for a delectable dining experience. Every day is filled with meaningful activities, events, and gatherings for a fun and exciting lifestyle. At Lake Howard Heights, residents have access to amenities, services, and programs they need to maintain their overall well-being.

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Overview of Brookdale Sarasota Midtown

Brookdale Sarasota Midtown provides assisted living and memory care in Sarasota, Florida. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs increase over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 120 beds, with studio and one bedroom layouts. A studio includes a single private space, while starting monthly prices are $4,415 for assisted living and $5,180 for memory care, giving families a care specific figure for monthly planning. In the Arlington Park neighborhood, the Walk Score is 77, meaning the area is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Pets are allowed, letting a resident bring a pet when moving in, and respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Restaurant style dining includes meals prepared by a culinary team, while fitness classes, cooking classes, and trips provide scheduled ways to exercise, learn, and go out. A beauty and barber shop, courtyard, and garden provide grooming services and outdoor spaces within the community, with staff available at any hour. Laura Ann Givarz serves as the administrator, and Arc Bahia Oaks operates the community.

$4,415/Month

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Westminster Palms

939 Beach Dr Ne, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Overview of Westminster Palms

Westminster Palms in Historic Old Northeast St. Petersburg embodies a vision of active senior living immersed in arts, culture, and natural beauty. The community offers spacious residences with stunning views, fabulous amenities, and an enriched lifestyle through the My W Life program. Residents enjoy exclusive benefits at local attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts, complemented by state-of-the-art fitness facilities, dining options, and a vibrant schedule of resident events.

Amidst St. Petersburg’s cultural renaissance, Westminster Palms invites residents to embrace an enriching lifestyle. It features wellness programs, restaurant-style dining, and lifelong learning opportunities. With a prime location near museums, parks, and dining districts, residents have endless opportunities to explore and engage in the vibrant surroundings of Historic Old Northeast.

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Overview of Arcadia Senior Living Pace

Arcadia Senior Living Pace offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Pace, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 80 beds. Its size and range of care levels mean a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving the community. The combination of care options and respite care may suit someone who needs increasing support over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage. Residents may keep pets, and the salon and spa, transportation, and chef prepared meals served in a restaurant style atmosphere add specific features to daily life.

A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Insurance and/or HMO plans are accepted as payment.

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Overview of Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach

Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Jensen Beach, Florida. Assisted living includes 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 when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, so the combination may suit someone whose support needs or caregiving arrangements could change over time.

Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach opened in 2014 and has 66 beds. Anita M. Topping serves as the administrator, and transportation is available through the community’s programs. Chef-prepared meals are provided, while the spa with Jacuzzi gives residents an on-site place for spa use and the movie theater provides a setting for watching films; pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them at the community.

Contact Grand Oaks of Jensen Beach

Overview of The Gallery at North Port

The Gallery at North Port is a senior living community located in beautiful Sarasota County, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care living options. We have several amenities and services to ensure the comfort and well-being of our residents, including 24-hour on-site clinical staff, daily activities, housekeeping, landscaping services, and a resort-style pool for relaxation and entertainment. Our residents can enjoy the cocktail bar, bocce ball court, movie theater room, walking trails, and wine room, among others.

We also offer personalized assistance, design and downsizing services, a full-service salon, private dining, transportation services, gardening clubs, and laundry services, among others. We take pride in being a pet-friendly community that welcomes pets of all shapes and sizes, as we understand that pets bring joy, companionship, and love to our residents’ lives.

At The Gallery at North Port, our goal is to create a vibrant, engaging lifestyle for our seniors that promotes socialization, relaxation, and personalized care. Our team dedicates themselves to empowering our residents to maintain their independence and live a fulfilling and meaningful life on their own terms.

Contact The Gallery at North Port

Overview of The Harrison of Wildwood Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Harrison of Wildwood Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Wildwood, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 111 beds, with studio and one-bedroom residences available. Some layouts have a single room, while others provide a separate bedroom. Residents can spend time in the fitness center, salon, library, game rooms, outdoor patio, or outdoor trail, and rehabilitation services provide therapy within the community.

Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet to a pet-friendly apartment. With three care types available, The Harrison of Wildwood Assisted Living & Memory Care may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time or for a family needing short-term respite care. Tiffeny Clayton is the administrator, and Cd-Tt Wildwood operates the community.

Contact The Harrison of Wildwood Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of Benton House of Port Orange

Benton House of Port Orange is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care in assisted living, specialized memory care services, and adult day programs for seniors in the city. They also offer an adult day program that allows seniors to enjoy themselves with various activities. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home. With 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems, they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents. Their unique neighborhood and lifestyle foster fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.

Their memory care services include free access to a beautiful outdoor area, allowing residents to escape the clinical care setting. Additionally, they provide spiritual services, volunteer programs, daily fitness options, and special events that encourage socialization and entertainment. The varied events cater to diverse interests and allow residents to go on regular shopping trips and dining experiences and visit local places without worrying about traffic and parking.

Contact Benton House of Port Orange

Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach

243 Hollywood Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Overview of Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach

Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Having several care levels may allow a resident’s needs to change over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 130 beds, with studio and one bedroom options. A studio provides a single room, while a one bedroom offers a separate bedroom. Payment options include insurance and or HMO and Medicaid, and pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community.

Activities include shopping outings, painting, Bingo, corn hole tournaments, and social hours, giving residents ways to join outings, creative activities, games, and group gatherings. The Walk Score is 50, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands may be possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Stephanie Mahan serves as administrator, and Retreat At Fort Walton Beach Opco operates the community.

Contact Bay Port of Fort Walton Beach

Overview of Benton House of Clermont

Benton House of Clermont provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care services in Clermont, FL. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and managing medication while maintaining a private apartment. Secured memory care provides supervision for individuals prone to wandering, while respite stays accommodate short-term needs when primary caregivers require time away.

Good Hearth Senior Care operates the 72-bed residence under administrator Pamela Gust Orr. Floor plans include studio and one-bedroom apartments, giving residents the option of single open layouts or separate bedroom spaces. Stays can progress smoothly between assisted living and memory care as personal support needs change over time. The property also runs an Adult Day Program alongside a Help at Home service.

Interested individuals can contact Benton House of Clermont to learn more about enrollment or to tour the campus.

Contact Benton House of Clermont

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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Senior Care in Florida at a glance

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: 85The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Florida. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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