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Independent Living in Florida

Overview of Independent Living in Florida

When it comes to retirement communities, Florida is a great choice for you or your loved one. As one of the most popular vacation and retirement spots in the country, Florida has earned its nickname “The Sunshine State” for its white, sandy beaches and beautiful weather. Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 400 retirement communities in Florida that provide independent living. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you and your family find the top senior living communities in Florida. The median monthly cost of independent living in Florida is about $2,700.

Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Florida

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Elegance at Lake Worth

9948 Woodwind Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33467
10
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40 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Michael J - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles

250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
10
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64 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Lisa H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Brookdale of PGI is a small, family-like community that feels personal and caring in every way. It’s not a big, corporate facility where residents get overlooked, here, everyone truly knows and looks out for...

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
10
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29 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have an excellent staff and They genuinely care about each resident as an individual and their family members. My mother absolutely loves living there! I highly recommend them to anyone!

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Tampa

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The Meridian at Brandon

9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619
9.7
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35 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
T Suit. - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Would definitely recommend to others. While not inexpensive [price removed]per month for memory care - their care is fabulous & very caring!! Amazing love and care and the cleanest facility we have seen.

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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
9.7
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50 reviews
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Derenda B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My husband was in memory care which is separate from the main facility, so I can't add much other than the cost. It is a clean and well maintained facility and a nice staff.

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Renaissance North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
9.5
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105 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

That it feels more like a nice hotel rather than a retirement home. The private rooms have upscale amenities and feel very homey

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Fort Lauderdale

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Williamsburg Landing

1776 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
10
Review Score
29 reviews
Starting at
$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

They have an excellent staff and They genuinely care about each resident as an individual and their family members. My mother absolutely loves living there! I highly recommend them to anyone!

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Independence Hall

1639 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
9.7
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27 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Rachel L - I'm a current/former resident or client

I was pleasantly surprised when I toured Independence Hall that after just a few days after the tour I moved in. The sales team was extremely friendly and made it very easy to get all the paperwork that was...

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The Meridian at Waterways

3001 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306
8.6
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44 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Doris C - I'm a current/former resident or client

The phone system has bot worked properly since I moved in almost 3 years ago. More variety in activities. I'm very pleased with the new activities director!! He's doing a great job

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Miami

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Hazel Cypen Tower

5066 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
9.0
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15 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The workers are very nice and happy. The activities are great and they always have something to do... when my mother in law first moved, she complained about being very busy. She loves it.

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The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care

5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023
9.6
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105 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a current/former resident or client

Satisfied with the treatment and upgrading my room. Everyone has been great making me feel at home. Bingo has been fun and entertaining.

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Presidential Place

3880 S Circle Dr, Hollywood, FL 33021
9.4
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67 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

Front desk, activities director, van driver - all warm, friendly, and helpful. CNAs vary, some excellent, some mediocre. Food is okay, not gourmet. Some wait staff are efficient and happy to help; others not...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orlando

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Westminster Towers a CCRC

70 West Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801
9.4
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13 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

There's always something going on at the tower and it keeps mom as active as she chooses to be. The apartments are really nice and the view is beautiful. Mom loves the food and table talk during lunch. Each...

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Brookdale Dr. Phillips

8001 Pin Oak Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
9.2
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43 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Beryl - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Somerby Lake Nona

9682 Lake Nona Village Pl, Orlando, FL 32827
9.2
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25 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Florida laws and regulations for independent living communities

In Florida, independent living communities aren’t licensed or regulated. This is because independent living communities don’t provide personal care assistance for tasks like bathing and dressing. However, more than half of our partner independent living communities in Florida share a campus with another type of senior living. These shared campuses may combine independent living and assisted living, or they may include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. In these cases, the assisted living or memory care part of the community would be licensed and regulated by the Florida Bureau of Health Facility Regulation’s assisted living unit.

Seniors interested in renting an independent living apartment will sign a lease with the community. It’s similar to the type of contract you might sign when leasing an apartment. In Florida, the Landlord/Tenant Law outlines the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services helps handle any disputes.

Tenants agree to the following under the Landlord/Tenant Law:[01]

  • Follow building, housing, and health codes to keep the complex clean.
  • Avoid disturbing neighbors.
  • Reasonably use appliances and facilities such as elevators, air conditioning, plumbing, etc.

Landlord requirements under the Landlord/Tenant Law include the following:

  • Keep structural components of the building in good repair.
  • Adhere to any building, housing, and health codes.
  • Make provisions for the extermination of pests.

Like other apartment complexes, independent living communities are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means the community must have certain accessibility features, including the following:[02]

  • Maintain an accessible way to enter and move through the building.
  • Install light switches, outlets, and thermostats in accessible places.
  • Construct reinforcements in bathroom walls so that grab bars can be installed.
  • Ensure that kitchens and bathrooms can be used by a resident in a wheelchair.

While age is usually a factor in housing discrimination, independent living communities can cater to older adults through an exemption in the Fair Housing Act. To meet the exemption requirements, the community should only house seniors over 62, or have someone over 55 in 80% of apartments.[02]

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Florida Department of Health contact information

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
400 S. Monroe St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0800
Phone: 800-435-7352

Florida tenant resources

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Top cities in Florida for independent living

8.8
Jacksonville, FL
64 facilities
8.5
Miami, FL
79 facilities
8.4
Fort Myers, FL
44 facilities
8.1
Orlando, FL
43 facilities
7.5
Fort Lauderdale, FL
103 facilities
7.1
Tampa, FL
72 facilities

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