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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
My mother has been given exceptional care at this facility. The place is clean and the staff is caring. They make sure meals are prepared on time and the patients are fed timely. All residents appear to be...
My mom is completely at home at Brookdale Mandarin Central. The staff is caring and thoughtful. They keep my mom engaged in activities throughout the day. "Family & friends" events are exceptional.
Meals were home cooked but different from he was used to, with few hand held foods, so he had to be fed most of the time. The only activity was having the TV on & magazines on the table they can look at,...
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...
It's a nice place with good service. It's clean and well kept. We are out of state so we don't get there much, so I'm not sure my comments are useful. My father in law doesn't go to the social events, ...
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 staff was very helpful and often times went out of their way to help family members that were unable to be there in person. He was diabetic, and they kept forgetting to bring him diabetic meals - which...
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...
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!
My mother was placed here over a year ago and we couldn't be happier. The staff is always supportive and helpful and it has been a while since I've seen my mom so comfortable. Glad we made the move!
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...
We had to move my 92 year old mother into Heron House as caring for her became just too much for me and my family as much as we tried to keep her at home. It was one of the hardest decisions my family and I...
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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