The 20 Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in Florida

"We are enjoying every aspect of Freedom Plaza's beautiful 140 acre campus. Activities, clubs, restaurants, entertainment, wellness, housekeeping and staff all have earned A++ in the two years we've lived in this resort-like setting. We especially enjoy the pools, card room, gyms and golf course. Our interactions with neighbors and Life Care staff keep us happy and healthy." - Anne… Read more

"My wife was in the skilled nursing facility for 61 days. The facility is beautiful. Clean, bright and modern. NOTHING like what usually comes to mind when you think of these type of environments. Better than the facility was the staff. They are all caring, compassionate, friendly and work together for the best care. Nurses, CNA’s, transportation, social services, therapists and cleaning were fantastic. Always available and caring. The food was excellent as was their staff. After 61 days, I never experienced at any time a negative thing to share! I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this facility to anyone. You can rest easy if your loved one resides here for their recovery." - Bill… Read more

For over 30 years, Buena Vida has been building a quality reputation as the premier senior living community in Brevard County. As the only not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in the area, Buena Vida prides itself on providing quality services and excellent care in a warm and friendly atmosphere.Nestled in a tranquil, live oak tree-covered campus, Buena Vida is within minutes of shopping centers, cultural venues, historic downtown Melbourne, gourmet restaurants, golf courses, and the east coast’s renowned pristine beaches.The residents at Buena Vida enjoy the security of a “Type A” contract that guarantees access to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a variety of other services for a lifetime. The all-inclusive “Type A” contract also provides peace of mind in knowing that someone will never be asked to leave should they outlive their assets. To learn more about what it means to live in a CCRC, please click hereFrom first-class service to delectable dining options, and a vast array of activities to suit every interest, Buena Vida Estates has it all. Enjoy a vibrant community with a retirement lifestyle that embraces the wellness principles of successful aging. Our philosophy is built on choices- making it easy for you to live the GoodLifesm!To provide you with a resort-style retirement lifestyle with access to a full continuum of care that only a true not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) can provide; …To create an active and vibrant lifestyle that offers you the peace of mind knowing should your health change, you’ll be able to receive the care you need, all on the same campus; … To treat you as a valued individual and foster and atmosphere of mutual respect and caring; … To encourage and respect people of diverse backgrounds and interests; …To offer you independent living in a community with a variety of options to meet your needs should they change over time, including assisted living, skilled nursing care, and memory care; …To provide you access to on-site quality health care that meets and in most cases, exceeds all state and local requirements. At Buena Vida, you can count on highly personalized care. Within our family-oriented lifestyle, you’ll have the comfort of knowing the staff members personally, and in the receiving of quality compassionate care, in a community environment that you deserve. …To invest in you. We are the only not-for-profit CCRC in Brevard County; therefore, we are the only retirement community in the area that can provide you with the assurances of long term financial protection. And, as a not-for-pro t 501(c)(3) organization, we re-invest all our profits in you, our services, and our community.… Read more

Welcome to the best of both worlds. Senior living close to all that Jacksonville, FL, has to offer nestled in a serene natural setting. Choose the apartment or villa that suits your style and meander wooded walkways with sweeping water views and nesting ospreys and egrets. Cruise on our pontoon boat. Hop on your golf cart to practice at our putting green. Grab your towel for water volleyball. Most of all, relax. Here, you’ve got a great lifestyle today with a smart plan for the future. Our senior living services close to Jacksonville offer a vibrant, independent lifestyle designed to enhance your well-being coupled with a smart plan for the future. Choose your preferred floor plan and customize it to suit your style. Jump into an active life at a vibrant community knowing that should support be needed, a quality continuum of services is available right on campus from people you know and trust.… Read more

"Multiple apartments with mold. Don’t recommend" - Maureen… Read more

"My mom was in Assisted Living at Harbor Health when she suffered a UTI that caused dementia to take over her mind. She needed the supervision and locked doors that came in the Memory Care unit. Although Harbor Health promised an easy transition to the next level of care, there were no apartments in Memory Care. Mom was forced to remain in her Assisted Living apartment and required to pay a home health agency (owned by South Port Square) for 1-on-1 supervision at $33 per hour. Their instructions were to keep mom in her room for her "health and safety”. She was isolated, confused and depressed. Her hallucinations and delusions were at their worst, and she threatened to kill herself. The help and counseling she desperately needed was not available to her. It was 28 days later that an apartment became available. By then mom had paid more then $10,000 for the 1-on-1 supervision they required and many hours alone and confused. She was in Memory Care 4 weeks before dying in Hospice." - Jenny… Read more

"The residents are very friendly and helpful. The location is very convenient to Doctors, stores, and places of interest. The food is very good. The servers are GREAT young students and are very polite and accommodating. The pool is lovely. The staff really tries very hard to please you. The leaders of the activities are very nice. We have only been here since March 25, 2025 so we are still LEARNING." - Sharry… Read more

"We have lived here 3 years. Great experience. Quiet friendly environment Great offering of amenities and activities. Helpful wellness staff led by ashley and crissyServer in dining always trying to please especially Joseph, Manny, Sally, mikela. Lindsay does Great job training staff. Font desk ladies especially Michelle always helpful." - barbara… Read more

"Was given the idea that a one bedroom would soon be available, now I know it’s not likely. Also was told could use the private dining room, was told they don’t have the staff to accommodate using it for an upcoming birthday. Probably should have moved into the Windsor!😢 Endless promises given here" - Hopelessly… Read more

"I just had a tour of East Ridge Retirement Village and I was so impressed. The facilities are top notch. They have so many amenities it's hard to list them all. I suggest looking at their website to get more information or call them to schedule a tour." - Mary Kay G.… Read more

"Good staff, great food, helpful therapists, also Very comfortable. Occasional delays as work load shifts with necessity. Many available amenities. Not a vacation resort, but the rehabilitation, exercises and therapy benefited me greatly. I broke my back in a fall and they expected six to eight weeks in rehab and questioned my rehabilitation, but I was discharged in four weeks fully capable and have had no problems. I have had no relapses, no pain, and no restrictions. At 77 years old there were no guarantees, but in my case everyone did a great job from my doctors and therapists on down. Any problems were quickly addressed and the outcomes were satisfactory." - David… Read more

"I have lived here 2years the food is terrible very unhealthy people are getting sick the place is falling apart the carpets in halls are 17 years old and smell an they make all kinds of promises when u are looking but oh wait till u move in nothing changes we pay a lot here an they raise us every year very bad very disappointed except the residents are grea" - Jean… Read more

"I was given a tour and was able to meet some of the staff and residents. I didn't see one resident with out a smile on their face. Also, The Arlington delivered cookies to our first responders during the pandemic, a special thank you to The Arlington and Sandra Buxton for the delivery and support of Collier County." - Erick… Read more

"I have been so impressed with the extra care that each associate gives me and my mother who is a resident there. I wish she would've moved here many years ago she is truly living her dream life. We love that she is safe and happy!" - Lori… Read more

Spend your days as you please, knowing that your future is taken care of. Sandhill Cove is the only LifeCare® community in Martin County. From independent living for active adults to lifetime assisted living to resident-centered skilled nursing facilities, everything’s right here. And as one of the few family owned and operated retirement communities in Palm City, Florida, we truly care about making our community a wonderful place to live for residents, friends and neighbors.… Read more

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From waterfront senior living to cozy apartments and cottages on quiet suburban streets to pool-side living in the heart of downtown, we offer the perfect choice for senior living in Bradenton. Experience spectacular views of the Manatee River at our Point Pleasant neighborhood, the proximity to shops and restaurants at our Courtyard neighborhood, or the small community charm of our Manor neighborhood. No matter what choice you make, you’ll gain a vibrant lifestyle, freedom from home-maintenance, and the peace of mind that comes from a smart plan for the future. Our senior living options in Florida’s Gulf coast offer an active, independent lifestyle designed to elevate your well-being while providing a secure plan for the future. Choose your preferred floor plan and customize it to suit your style. Jump into an active life at a vibrant community knowing that should support be needed, a quality continuum of services are available right on campus from people you know and trust.… Read more

Experience timeless charm, natural beauty, and proximity to world-class attractions and culture at Westminster Lakeland in central Florida. Located along Lake Hunter, our senior living community offers days filled with endless possibilities in a caring community with a proud local tradition. Choose a villa home or apartment and enjoy worry-free, maintenance-free living. Instead, spend your time taking in local landmarks by Frank Lloyd Wright, Orlando, or Gulf Coast beaches. Live your best life today with a smart plan for the future. Our senior living options on Lake Hunter in the historic Dixieland neighborhood offer an active, independent lifestyle designed to elevate your well-being while providing a secure plan for the future. Choose your preferred floor plan and customize it to suit your style. Take advantage of time without home maintenance to explore new opportunities and connections. And enjoy the knowledge that you have support and a quality continuum of services available on campus if needed.… Read more

As the nation’s only Life Fulfilling Community® (LFC), The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch was designed to commune with nature; provide challenging, engaging, member-driven programming; and create a therapeutic environment where social and cultural forces positively shape lives. The LFC philosophy and approach, which was pioneered by The Glenridge when it opened in 2003, is rooted in science – and it’s all about helping people live their best lives. According to Dr. Martin Seligman at the University of Pennsylvania, an innovator in the field of positive psychology, five elements must be present for individuals to flourish: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Acceptance (PERMA, for short). These elements provide permanent building blocks for a life of profound fulfillment. At The Glenridge, we put PERMA into practice by incorporating it into all aspects of our culture. We call it “The Glenridge - See more at: http://www.theglenridge.com/about-us/life-fulfilling-community/#sthash.RiGcDeWi.dpuf Effect” – and we’ve seen it positively impact so many of our members who move here, find renewed purpose and “reinvent” their lives. Not only does this philosophy set us apart, it also makes others take notice. Case in point: Readers of Sarasota Magazine voted The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch “Best Retirement Community in Sarasota” for six straight years. But, this is the bottom line: Research shows that seniors who engage in ongoing social activities not only enjoy better brain health and emotional well-being, they also live longer, more fulfilled lives. At The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch, we see this truth every day. The concept is working! Discover how we can help you flourish, too. - See more at: http://www.theglenridge.com/about-us/life-fulfilling-community/#sthash.RiGcDeWi.dpuf… Read more

The mission of Sunnyside Village is to enrich the lives of residents, staff and the community by providing homes and facilities, services and programs in a Christian environment.The need for housing and health care for older persons was a concern of Will Overholt. As a result, he purchased property on Bahia Vista Street in Sarasota, Florida and built Sunnyside Rest Home. This 49-bed facility began operating in 1968 under the direction of the Sunnyside Beachy Amish Mennonite Church, the church Mr. Overholt attended. A voluntary service program of the church was the source of a large part of the staff at Sunnyside Rest Home. The room rates were the lowest in town. When Sunnyside Beachy Amish Mennonite Church was faced with the challenges of organizational and operational expansion, a group of local Mennonites assisted in the process. As a result, there was a change of ownership. An Acquisition Committee made up of persons from Sarasota area Mennonite churches met on September 23, 1976 to explore the idea of purchasing Sunnyside. Officials of the home office of the Mennonite church and the area conference, Southeast Mennonite Conference, were supportive. The Southeast Conference stressed that the operation be self-supporting. The Mennonite Church officials offered their resources but recommended that the ownership be kept on the local level. A corporation was formed, and the purchase papers were signed on August 1, 1977. The purchase was contingent on the ability of the group to obtain funds and a building permit to add 11 beds to the facility. This was accomplished, and work began on the addition. Planning for a retirement community continued over the next five years. Several options were evaluated and in the spring of 1983, Sunnyside Village began with six efficiency apartments. Since that time, Sunnyside Village has expanded to include 38 duplexes, 66 villas, 122 garden apartments, and a beautiful Lakeside Community Center.Sunnyside Village is located in beautiful Sarasota, Florida, making Sunnyside Village retirement community truly one of the most desirable retirement communities to live in the nation. According to Money Magazine, Sarasota ranks among the nation’s 15 “most livable communities,” and it’s apparent why. Year-round good weather allows residents to make the most of powdery white sand beaches and sparkling waters, sophisticated arts, first-rate shopping, fine dining, and golf courses and tennis clubs ranked among the best in the world. Outdoor activities including walking, shelling, and sailing are popular in the area as well. Sunnyside Village is located in a pleasant neighborhood setting surrounded with the lush natural beauty of Florida and is convenient to all of Sarasota’s appealing amenities. Shopping, restaurants, and world-class medical facilities and services are accessible and easy to find. Interstate 75 is just minutes away, making it easy to visit family or to travel to nearby attractions.… Read more