My dad loves a good steak, and they offered it on the menu when he first came, but they don't offer it anymore. I understand it's expensive, but the could offer it as a special occasionally. My dad enjoys...
The staff has graciously help guide my Mother to feel more comfortable in her new surroundings. They have treated her kindly and was bringing her meals to her when she was sick. She is slowing working on...
I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
We couldn't be happier with Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. They have been very accommodating and helpful from the beginning and are attentive to all my Dad's needs. The staff is very friendly and my Dad...
They are all very friendly and yes I have recommended The Meridian to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Very welcoming. The other residents made my father in law feel welcome in all activities right away. Really appreciated that. Clean, very good food per my father in law.
Wonderful place, the people there are very active! It’s nice to see a place where care is at the center of what they do. This place has been here for a long time and I see why. Your loved one will be in...
the staff at Meridian at Waterways allowed our loved one to adjust and were kind. Our loved one has gotten seriously injured and not there currently. We would recommend this community to other families who's...
I moved my good friend into Independence Hall about 8 months ago and have been very pleased with the entire experience. I looked into at least 5 other communities in the area that were highly rated but when...
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...
The place is wonderful with a caring staff that truly love what they do. It was so refreshing to finally have my Mother in a truly caring facility. I have not seen her truly happy and content in a very long...
What a warm and friendly home this is for my mom, it’s a place where she feels loved and cared for. My experience this week has been a positive one. The staff is friendly and loving, the facility is warm,...
Hard to say about the activities as my mom doesn't do any of the provided activities yet. The building and grounds are very pretty and the front desk staff is very helpful. Mom's apartment is great and the...
It feels very homey and not cold or clinical. Many of the residents are always out socializing with each other. Great environment. Staff is very helpful and friendly!
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]
Landlord requirements under the Landlord/Tenant Law include the following:
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]
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]
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
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