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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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The Sovana at Stuart

1900 NW Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994
10
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16 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Nina - I live or lived in this community

Very nice and clean and good people around, I feel like I live in resort for the rest of my life. Many activities, sometimes really interesting almost every day. Administrative staff very good always help...

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The Addison of Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222
10
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49 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Joan S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I wish she could go out of the memory care and walk around. I don't know what activities they do I have no compassion to value of cost.

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Grand Villa of Englewood

925 South River Road, Englewood, FL 34223
10
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104 reviews
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Bernadette C - I'm a current/former resident or client

The staff has been very helpful. So too have the resident The activities director keeps is busy there are plenty of activities to choose from. My room is wonderful. The staff is what makes Grand Villa the...

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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
9.8
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42 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Legacy at Highwoods Preserve

18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
9.6
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52 reviews
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Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Renaissance of North Tampa

16001 Lakeshore Villa Dr, Tampa, FL 33613
9.5
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109 reviews
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Carol A - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

The staff is really great, a lot of doctors and specialists come to the facility, they have a lot of activities and can transport and run a couple buses to public and Walmart and places like that each week....

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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
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30 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Caroline - I'm a current/former resident or client

I currently live at Independence Hall, a senior living community for more independent residents, and we are fortunate to have Williamsburg Landing Assisted Living right across the street. Many of us,...

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Independence Hall Senior Living

1639 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
9.8
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29 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Caroline J - I'm a current/former resident or client

I lived alone for many years, doing everything from cleaning to yard work, and each year it all became just a little harder to manage. I wasn’t ready to admit that I might need something different, and the...

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The Meridian at Waterways

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

[name removed]: Our Life Insoured Director, [name removed] is a wonderful person. Hr keeps us busy and entertained. Today, I was having a problem with my oxygen and [name removed] came by my apt [removed]...

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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
8.7
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18 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

I liked the closeness of the staff. I liked that those in charge stayed close to the family members. Yes I would recommend and have recommended the Hazel Cypen Tower community to friends.

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Sunrise of Coral Gables

1000 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL 33134
8.6
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3 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Anonymous - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

It is beautiful!! The proactive outreach by medical and PT staff has been impressive so far. The building is spotless and well managed. Admin helped me set up all my online access (for mom)

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The Palace at Coral Gables

1 Andalusia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL 33134
8.0
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19 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
Jim H - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

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...

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Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Orlando

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HearthStone at Nona Lakes

10298 Savannah Park Drive, Orlando, FL 32832
9.6
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17 reviews
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$X,XXX/mo
J S - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

This is such a beautiful community and the staff is caring and close to my parent as if they were our actual family member. I highly recommend this community to anyone looking for a place for their loved one

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Westminster Towers a CCRC

70 West Lucerne Circle, Orlando, FL 32801
9.5
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15 reviews
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Mary B - I'm a loved one of a resident or client

My experience is with the assisted living at Westminster Towers in Orlando. The staff is so kind and attentive. It seems they all really like working there. It's very refreshing to have this group so upbeat.

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Brookdale Dr. Phillips

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

I visited a friend staying here. The place looked WONDERFUL all decorated for Christmas and everyone seemed so welcoming and happy. The only thing I noticed was the food didn’t look super appealing and they...

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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

8.9
Jacksonville, FL
63 facilities
8.7
Fort Myers, FL
39 facilities
8.4
Miami, FL
73 facilities
7.8
Orlando, FL
42 facilities
7.7
Fort Lauderdale, FL
103 facilities
6.8
Tampa, FL
61 facilities

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