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Senior Living by Region

Florida is a diverse state with distinct regions, each offering a unique lifestyle for seniors. From the emerald waters of the Panhandle to the cosmopolitan Gold Coast, discover which region matches your ideal retirement lifestyle.

Big Bend Region

Big Bend Region is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

22 communities
$3,645 avg. starting
TallahasseePerryMadisonMonticelloSt. Marks
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Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area

The Cape Coral-Fort Myers Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

77 communities
$3,756 avg. starting
Cape CoralFort MyersLehigh AcresBonita SpringsSanibel
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Central Florida

Central Florida is the state's tourism and population center, anchored by Orlando and its world-famous theme parks. But beyond the attractions, the region has q…

157 communities
$3,573 avg. starting
OrlandoKissimmeeLakelandSanfordWinter HavenOcala
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Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area

The Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

15 communities
$3,637 avg. starting
CrestviewFort Walton BeachDestinNicevilleValparaiso
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Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro Area

The Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

47 communities
$3,517 avg. starting
DeltonaDaytona BeachOrmond BeachDeLandPort Orange
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East Coast

East Coast is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

884 communities
$3,594 avg. starting
MiamiTampaJacksonvillePensacolaNaplesDaytona BeachKey West
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Emerald Coast

Emerald Coast is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

18 communities
$3,689 avg. starting
DestinFort Walton BeachNicevilleCrestviewPanama City Beach
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Everglades

Everglades is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

44 communities
$3,611 avg. starting
Everglades CityHomesteadFlorida CityChokoloskee
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First Coast

First Coast is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

95 communities
$3,541 avg. starting
JacksonvilleSt. AugustineFernandina BeachOrange ParkPalm Coast
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Florida Panhandle

Florida Panhandle is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

49 communities
$3,719 avg. starting
PensacolaDestinFort Walton BeachPanama CityTallahasseeMarianna
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Gainesville Metro Area

The Gainesville Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

11 communities
$3,668 avg. starting
GainesvilleAlachuaNewberryHigh SpringsArcher
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Gold Coast

Southeast Florida

The Gold Coast is Florida's most cosmopolitan corridor, running from West Palm Beach through Fort Lauderdale. This densely populated region offers world-class h…

760 communities
$3,629 avg. starting
Fort LauderdaleHollywoodBoca RatonWest Palm BeachBoynton BeachCoral SpringsWellingtonMiami
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Florida Halifax

Halifax Area is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

43 communities
$3,543 avg. starting
Daytona BeachOrmond BeachHolly HillSouth DaytonaPort Orange
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Florida Heartland

Heartland is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

13 communities
$3,631 avg. starting
SebringAvon ParkWauchulaArcadiaClewistonLaBelle
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Homosassa Springs Metro Area

The Homosassa Springs Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

16 communities
$3,450 avg. starting
Homosassa SpringsCrystal RiverInvernessLecantoBeverly Hills
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Jacksonville Metro Area

The Jacksonville Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

79 communities
$3,546 avg. starting
JacksonvilleOrange ParkFernandina BeachSt. AugustineMiddleburg
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Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area

The Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

35 communities
$3,661 avg. starting
LakelandWinter HavenAuburndaleBartowHaines City
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area

The Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

693 communities
$3,613 avg. starting
MiamiFort LauderdaleWest Palm BeachHollywoodBoca Raton
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Miami Metro

The Miami metro area is a vibrant international hub where Latin American and Caribbean cultures blend with American innovation. Home to Jackson Health System, o…

736 communities
$3,585 avg. starting
MiamiHialeahHomesteadMiami Gardens
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Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island Metro Area

The Naples-Immokalee-Marco Island Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

38 communities
$4,629 avg. starting
NaplesImmokaleeMarco IslandGolden GateEverglades City
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Nature Coast

Nature Coast is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

15 communities
$3,660 avg. starting
Crystal RiverHomosassaInvernessCedar KeyChieflandBrooksville
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North Central Florida

North Central Florida is the heart of horse country and home to the University of Florida. The region features rolling green hills, natural freshwater springs, …

40 communities
$3,718 avg. starting
GainesvilleOcalaLake CityLive OakAlachuaHigh Springs
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North Florida

North Florida is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

104 communities
$3,583 avg. starting
JacksonvilleTallahasseeGainesvilleLake CitySt. AugustinePalatka
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North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metro Area

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

125 communities
$4,206 avg. starting
North PortSarasotaBradentonVenicePalmetto
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Northeast Florida

First Coast

Northeast Florida — the First Coast — blends the urban energy of Jacksonville, Florida's largest city by area, with the colonial charm of St. Augustine, the old…

65 communities
$3,536 avg. starting
JacksonvilleSt. Augustine
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Northwest Florida

Panhandle

Northwest Florida — often called the Panhandle — stretches along the Gulf of Mexico from the historic naval city of Pensacola east to Panama City Beach. The reg…

45 communities
$3,699 avg. starting
PensacolaTallahasseeDestinPanama City
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Ocala Metro Area

The Ocala Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

26 communities
$3,692 avg. starting
OcalaBelleviewDunnellonSilver SpringsMarion Oaks
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Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro Area

The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

128 communities
$3,541 avg. starting
OrlandoKissimmeeSanfordWinter ParkAltamonte Springs
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Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area

The Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

110 communities
$3,389 avg. starting
Palm BayMelbourneTitusvilleCocoaRockledge
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Panama City Metro Area

The Panama City Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

9 communities
$3,694 avg. starting
Panama CityPanama City BeachLynn HavenCallawaySpringfield
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Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area

The Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

30 communities
$3,680 avg. starting
PensacolaFerry PassBrentGulf BreezeMilton
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Port St. Lucie Metro Area

The Port St. Lucie Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

22 communities
$3,702 avg. starting
Port St. LucieFort PierceStuartJensen BeachHobe Sound
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Punta Gorda Metro Area

The Punta Gorda Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

23 communities
$3,891 avg. starting
Punta GordaPort CharlotteEnglewoodRotonda WestCharlotte Harbor
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Sebastian-Vero Beach Metro Area

The Sebastian-Vero Beach Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

23 communities
$3,591 avg. starting
SebastianVero BeachFellsmereIndian River ShoresOrchid
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Sebring Metro Area

The Sebring Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

13 communities
$3,704 avg. starting
SebringAvon ParkLake Placid
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South Florida

South Florida is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

735 communities
$3,613 avg. starting
MiamiFort LauderdaleWest Palm BeachHollywoodBoca RatonHomestead
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Southwest Florida

Southwest Florida is known for its pristine Gulf beaches, championship golf courses, and upscale communities that attract retirees from across the country. Napl…

111 communities
$4,099 avg. starting
NaplesFort MyersCape CoralBonita SpringsPunta GordaMarco Island
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Space Coast

Central East Florida

Florida's Space Coast runs along the Atlantic Ocean from Daytona Beach south through Melbourne and Palm Bay. Named for the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canavera…

117 communities
$3,407 avg. starting
Daytona BeachMelbournePalm BayCape CanaveralCocoa BeachTitusvilleMerritt Island
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Suncoast

Suncoast is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

146 communities
$4,136 avg. starting
SarasotaBradentonVeniceSt. PetersburgClearwater
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Tallahassee Metro Area

The Tallahassee Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

18 communities
$3,742 avg. starting
TallahasseeQuincyMonticelloCrawfordvilleHavana
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Tampa Bay

Central West Florida

Tampa Bay is one of Florida's most dynamic metro areas, spanning Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater along the Gulf coast. The region combines world-class bea…

294 communities
$3,584 avg. starting
TampaSaint PetersburgClearwaterLargoBrandonPlant City
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Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area

The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater Metro Area is one of Florida's important metropolitan areas for senior living and assisted living communities.…

244 communities
$3,550 avg. starting
TampaSt. PetersburgClearwaterLargoBrandon
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The Villages

The Villages is a key area for senior living in Florida.…

19 communities
$3,932 avg. starting
The VillagesWildwoodLady LakeFruitland ParkOxford
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Treasure Coast

The Treasure Coast encompasses Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties along Florida's east coast, named for the Spanish treasure ships that sank offshore …

121 communities
$3,359 avg. starting
Port Saint LuciePort St. LucieFort PierceVero BeachStuartJensen Beach
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