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OVERALL STATE RANK
State scorecard
How we determine rankings
Our 2023 state ranking for assisted living uses A Place for Mom’s proprietary data collected from our community partners. First, we sorted through our metrics and grouped them into three pillars that are key in a quality assisted living experience. We weighted these pillars differently based on insights from our senior living experts. Then, we used these categories and their weighting to determine how each state ranks. Read our full methodology
Top ranked Florida cities for assisted living overall
Key findings
State highlights
Florida assisted living communities are known for offering a variety of unique amenities and care services. Nearly 50% of our partner communities in Florida offer luxury options, meaning they provide resort-style amenities like pools, spas, and deluxe movie theaters. Our Florida partners also offer a variety of care services, with approximately 80% of communities offering on-site rehabilitative therapies and hospice care.
Top ranked Florida cities - Services & Amenities
Key findings
Florida vs. the national monthly median cost of assisted living
Top ranked Florida cities - Affordability
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Top ranked Florida cities - Ratings
From the moment my daughter walked into Elegance. We felt a sense of belonging. Everyone that works there makes you feel at home. The staff is loving and kind. We feel that our loved one is in a safe and...
The welcoming atmosphere, the smell of home cooked meals and the attention everyone gets is like no other. It's been a true blessing having our mom there, she finally found her FOREVER HOME. If anyone out...
All 5's very happy here. May not be as updated in terms of décor but do not let that detour you. Some of the newer " prettier" facilities do not offer the same level of care. There is very little turnover...
I love all the activities they provide the residents and that they invite families to join in for certain celebrations too. We have been super lucky with amazing nurses helping my mom. They are always so...
my wife is in the memory care part of the facility so my contact for the most part has involved only that part of the facility. It's close, only about 10 minutes away, so I can visit frequently and get there...
They have only been there for a short period of time .But so far, great feedback, they seem to love it. Everything good so far
The rooms are very clean and comfortable the food varies and is nutritious. Daily activities art, exercise and social. Friendly staff and bilingual Location fantastic very near the design district.
Mom recently moved to The Palace and I can't say enough good things about the management and staff in the building. They always go above and beyond. Having local owners who are always around makes a huge...
I couldn't be more pleased with The Peninsula. My brother made the move from living on his own to an apartment at the Peninsula in June. The Peninsula staff has been very helpful with the administrative...
The staff are great, the facility is always clean. There are a lot of events they run. Apartment sizes are very generous. Plenty of storage and closet space within the unit. Unfortunately they no longer...
Mom wasn't there long enough to experience the activities and meals and dining experience. Everyone was WONDERFUL!!! From the Director to [name removed] to the Care Team. My mom was only there for about 12...
Positives: Lovely facility - individual units and common areas. Dinning is quality in service and food. Many activities. Flexibility of schedule for residents and their families. Cons: The support staff can...
I first moved into Grand Villa about 2 years ago. The view of the trees and the back Bayou is part of what appealed to me. The staff is very helpful. I'm thankful to have found a wonderful place to call...
My experience with Brookdale Sarasota Midtown was a bright spot during a rather dim time. We had multiple family crises happening all at once, and needing to find the right memory care for mom during all of...
They are very nice. I would like to make sure level of care is continuously reviewed. I don't want default to be the most expensive. I was scared of facilities that are Medicaid eligible but they are...
The approximate cost of Florida assisted living communities usually ranges between $2,700 and $6,200 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s internal data. This monthly cost range is an estimate based on what referred families actually paid at our partnering Florida assisted living facilities. It includes custodial costs like room and board, care, and access to on-site amenities. It doesn’t account for on-site fees for specialized amenities — such as spa services and country club access — that are sometimes offered in Florida assisted living communities.
When compared to the average cost of assisted living across the U.S., Florida’s actually more affordable, saving seniors around $700 per month. Factors that affect cost can include location, floor plan, care needs, and amenities. Some Florida communities offer resort-style amenities — shaded pools, extravagant spas, gourmet meals, and much more — causing the price to increase. However, there are still plenty of affordable options that focus on providing care along with a few essential amenities. Plus, seniors may be able to reduce care costs with programs like Medicaid or Medicare.
Average monthly costs
Florida
US National average
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| Community type | Florida | U.S. | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $3,893/mo | $4,557/mo | 14.6% below national median |
| Memory Care | $4,276/mo | $4,794/mo | 10.8% below national median |
| Independent Living | $3,981/mo | $4,016/mo | 0.9% below national median |
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Families can pay for Florida assisted living through various methods. Remember that earlier planning leads to the most options, which can result in more savings over the years. Most families tend to use a combination of private and public sources to cover assisted living expenses. Below, you’ll find a number of potential options and resources to help you cover long-term assisted living costs. You can also find a high-level overview of payment options in our guide to paying for long-term care.
Private pay options can vary depending on your senior loved one’s current situation, but options typically include savings accounts, retirement pensions, and any of the options below.
Senior veterans and their surviving spouses may be entitled to pension or disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These VA benefits can be used to fund assisted living costs and long-term care in Florida. For veterans and surviving spouses who are unsure about their eligibility for VA benefits, we strongly recommend nonprofit benefits counseling, as it can help seniors receive benefits they may not know about.
To find nonprofit benefits counseling in Florida, you can contact the following organizations:
Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs
These departments can help connect you with the correct veterans service organizations (VSOs) in your area depending on your qualifications. VSOs like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and American Legion are known for supporting veterans in various ways to help them maximize their entitled benefits.
Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides coverage to seniors 65+ in Florida. It’s jointly funded by the federal and Florida governments, meaning Florida has its own unique program. Florida’s Medicaid program is called Florida Medicaid, and it’s operated by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
Florida Medicaid provides a variety of covered services and waiver programs to help seniors offset their long-term care costs. Services include medical and assistive care services, like help with activities of daily living. It covers medically necessary care costs within an assisted living facility for seniors 65+ that qualify for the long-term care waiver, one of Florida’s home and community based services (HCBS) waiver programs. This program enables seniors to avoid institutionalization by enabling them to receive care services within a residential or community setting.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program for seniors 65 years or older. It doesn’t cover room and board at an assisted living facility in Florida. However, it can be used to cover medically necessary care costs provided within an assisted living facility, like skilled nursing or rehabilitative therapy.
To further save on Medicare costs, Florida seniors can apply for one of Florida’s four Medicare Savings Programs. The four programs can help cover Medicare premiums, copays, deductibles, and more. Each program has its own set of qualifications based on an individual’s income and disabilities.
To better navigate Medicare in Florida, seniors and their families can consult a Florida SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) counselor, who can offer free information, counseling, and application assistance to Medicare beneficiaries in Florida. Or you can locate the nearest Social Security Administration office in Florida for information on Medicare benefits and eligibility.
You can also utilize Florida’s long-term care ombudsman program for help with Medicare or Medicaid. Your local long-term care ombudsman strives to advocate and improve the lives of long-term care facility residents. They can provide answers and resources as you navigate assisted living as a Medicare or Medicaid beneficiary in Florida.
Florida assisted living facilities must be licensed and regulated by the Florida Bureau of Health Facility Regulation. The bureau’s Assisted Living Unit performs inspections on all facilities before licensure. After an initial inspection, assisted living facilities are reinspected every two years.
To find an assisted living facility’s most recent inspection report results, you can visit the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) website. To search assisted living facilities on the website, follow these directions:
In the inspection reports, you’ll find the following information:
Specific violations are redacted due to regulations, but individuals may email Florida’s public records office at publicrecordsreq@ahca.myflorida.com to obtain specific inspection records.
For more information on assisted living laws and regulations in Florida, you can visit the AHCA’s Assisted Living Facility page.
State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.
Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.
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We developed a system to rate each state on how easy — or difficult — it is to find important assisted living records and reports, and we compiled tips to help you in your search.
States with the most transparent records, allow you to look up important information about each assisted living facility online, including inspections, complaints, survey results, violations, capacity, and whether the facility accepts Medicaid.
Public access to assisted living records and reports for the state of Florida is exceptional. Key findings that informed this rating include:
We developed a standard methodology for state data collection and evaluation, and we based our rating primarily on the objective, state-specific accessibility criteria outlined in these questions:
A Place for Mom. (2022-2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Overview of assisted living in FL
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