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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
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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
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Florida vs. the national monthly median cost of assisted living
Top ranked Florida cities - Affordability
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Top ranked Florida cities - Ratings
My mother, [name removed], became a resident in late December 2023 at Dorothy's Riverview location. Beings that we kids all worked, we needed a safe place for mom to be once she came out of the rehab. The...
The place is great and the people are very attentive. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.
My husband and I arrived at Seascape, we initially lived in assisted living together, but I knew eventually he would move over to memory care. I chose this community so that my husband could readily move...
My loved one was previously a resident at Legacy at Highwoods Preserve and the overall experience was good. The staff response is good. The care services are good. The housekeeping is minimal. The nurse is...
All of the staff were always willing to help. They knew all the residents' names as well as their rooms. Dining room staff knew the residents' preferences. Housekeeping was always on top of my husband's...
I would absolutely recommend [names removed] at the Renaissance assisted and so very knowledgeable and compassionate![name removed] was extremely pleasant accommodating to meet us, very knowledgeable and...
Staff are very friendly and competent. Housekeeping service is provided once per week (independent living). Communication is excellent with the family. Move in process was very smooth. Meals are good quality...
I feel extremely blessed to have found such an amazing , professional , caring Assisting Living at Seaside. Their love and care for the residents it’s exceptional . They make them feel at home and they take...
I am currently a resident at The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care and overall everything has been good for me here, so far. It has been a good experience. I am very satisfied with my first year. I...
Brookdale Dr Phillips Memory Care took excellent care of my mother during her time as a resident. The attendants were very attentive to we needs and very supportive of my family. Additionally, the team was...
I would recommend when comparing to others yes. Overall good but they are slow to reduce the cost of extra service once mom didn't need it and like everyone else they are having a hard time filling certain...
I would recommend this facility to a friend- yes. I think I would recommend additional staff in the memory are unit. Staff does not have enough time to meet the needs of all even though they do their best.
It was really a super convenient location for us. 5 minutes away It was a good overall experience for me and my father until he passed
Brookdale Sarasota Midtown has done a remarkable job taking care of my mom. They call their program Crossings and really have a top notch team. I appreciate the good communication and care. It’s not the...
It's cozy and has a nice library. They need to improve on the food. For activities I don't know if they have an ice cream social.
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.
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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.
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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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