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Residential Care in Florida

Compare 2,518 residential care and related senior living options across Florida — with real ratings, locations, and free help choosing the right fit.

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Florida at a glance
2,518
communities
12+
cities covered
$4,800
median / month
4.3★
avg rating
2,518
Residential Care communities
12+
Florida cities & towns
$4,800
Median monthly cost
4.3
Average rating
Overview

Residential Care in Florida

Florida is one of the top retirement states in the country, and its senior living options are among the most plentiful anywhere — from large coastal communities to small residential care homes. Assisted living here averages about $5,610 a month, though costs swing widely by region, from roughly $3,449 in Pensacola to $6,957 in Fort Lauderdale.

Because Florida draws so many retirees and out-of-state families relocating a loved one, competition and availability are strong across the state. Below you can compare communities by city, review what each offers, and get free help from a local advisor.

Costs

What residential care costs in Florida

Florida's assisted living median is about $5,610 per month — close to the national average, but regional prices range from roughly $3,449 (Pensacola) to $6,957 (Fort Lauderdale).

Florida median$4,800/mo
U.S. assisted living median$6,200/mo

What affects the price? Location and local demand, private vs. shared room, the level of daily care needed, and add-ons like medication administration or nighttime support.

Ways families pay

Private pay Florida Medicaid VA Aid & Attendance Long-term care insurance
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Florida senior living communities

We're showing senior living communities across Florida that may offer residential care or related care — call to confirm the specific services your family needs.

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By city

Residential Care by Florida city

Explore communities in Florida's cities and towns.

What residential care offers

Residential Care provides small, home-like board-and-care homes offering personal care and supervision for a handful of residents.

  • Help with daily activities & medication management
  • Meals, housekeeping & laundry
  • Trained staff and a safe, supportive environment
  • Activities, wellness & social connection
Full residential care guide

Florida rules & paying for care

Assisted living facilities in Florida are licensed and inspected by the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which sets safety and care standards statewide.

  • Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC-LTC) program can cover personal care and support services in an assisted living facility for those who qualify; room and board is paid privately, often with help from Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
  • Veterans may apply VA Aid & Attendance toward costs
  • Private pay, savings, and long-term care insurance are common
How to pay for senior care
Questions

Florida residential care FAQs

How much does assisted living cost in Florida?
The statewide average is about $5,610 per month, but it varies a lot by region — from roughly $3,449 in Pensacola to $6,957 in Fort Lauderdale. Memory care averages about $4,642 and independent living about $3,240. Call our advisors for current pricing at specific communities.
Does Florida Medicaid pay for assisted living?
Florida's SMMC Long-Term Care program can pay for the care and support services in an assisted living facility for those who medically and financially qualify. It does not cover room and board, which is paid from the resident's income, sometimes with Optional State Supplementation (OSS).

Free help finding residential care in Florida

Our senior living advisors know Florida communities, pricing, and availability. Tell us what your family needs and we'll do the legwork — at no cost and no obligation.

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