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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
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...
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...
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!
Very good experience overall. I have never seen a cleaner facility, or more caring nurses. therapist food had good flavor, but got repetitive. They had a good menu for variety, but the choices didn't change...
Legacy gas a beautiful setting. Outside nice nature, ponds and gators. I have been at Legacy for over 2 years and I enjoy. Physical therapy is very efficient. I love the activities enjoyable place to live.
That it feels more like a nice hotel rather than a retirement home. The private rooms have upscale amenities and feel very homey
Staff is wonderful but there is not enough at night or weekends. My mom requires more attention after 7pm. Walking all day for meals. Social worker didn't pay close attention to interaction between my...
My mother is at Sunrise of Coral Gables, and a great decision made to transfer from another place. The staff is caring, welcoming, feels like a beautiful home and a big family. Thank you for taking care of...
From the first day I contact The Peninsula my experience was simply EXCELLENT [name removed] “Above Excellence” a Great Service showing me the installation and every details The Best Tour and lnformation...
If you are considering memory care for your loved one, make sure your loved one's ingestible items are locked out of reach, the floors are not slippery. Put their name on everything, monitor their oral care...
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...
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...
The only complaint my mother in law has is the "the food is bad" We've never had a meal there, so I don't know? I would recommend.
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.
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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.
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.
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