How much does assisted living cost in Florida in 2026?

In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in Florida is $4,450 per month ($53,400 per year). Memory care facilities average $5,560 per month.

Does Florida Medicaid pay for assisted living?

Yes, Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) program helps cover personal care and service costs in approved facilities for seniors with monthly incomes under $2,829.

What agency licenses senior care facilities in Florida?

Assisted living communities in Florida are licensed and inspected by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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Assisted Living Costs in Florida (2026 Guide & Calculator)

Direct 2026 Florida Pricing Takeaway

In 2026, the statewide median cost of assisted living in Florida is $4,450 per month ($53,400 annually). Memory care facilities average $5,560 per month. State Medicaid waivers through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) offset clinical care fees for eligible seniors with monthly income under $2,829.

Florida City & Metro Area Cost Breakdown

Metro Area	Monthly Median	Annual Median	Licensed Facilities	City Directory
Miami-Fort Lauderdale	$4,650/mo	$55,800/yr	285 Communities	View City Guide →
Tampa-St. Petersburg	$4,200/mo	$50,400/yr	194 Communities	View City Guide →
Orlando	$4,350/mo	$52,200/yr	162 Communities	View City Guide →
Jacksonville	$4,150/mo	$49,800/yr	128 Communities	View City Guide →

Official State Licensing Registry

Florida Licensed Assisted Living & Memory Care Directory

Primary state records licensed under Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) (Chapter 429, Florida Statutes & Rule 59A-36, F.A.C.). Instant client-side search and filtering across verified communities.

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Community & State License	Licensing Tier & Endorsement	Verified Base Quote	Entrance Fee & Date	Official Registry
The Palace at Coral Gables 1 Andalusia Ave, Coral Gables • 240 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-12894	Assisted Living, Luxury Independent Living Limited Nursing Services (LNS)	$5,850/mo Private Studio Suite	Fee: $3,500 Verified: 2026-08-10	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,800/mo Private Studio Suite: $5,850/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $6,900/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $295/day Quoting Authority: Admissions & Intake Schedule (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-10 • State License: AHCA-12894
East Ridge at Cutler Bay 19301 SW 87th Ave, Cutler Bay • 120 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11420	Assisted Living, Memory Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC)	$4,950/mo One-Bedroom Assisted Apartment	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-07-22	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,050/mo One-Bedroom Assisted Apartment: $4,950/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,850/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $250/day Quoting Authority: Facility Rate Card & Care Tiers (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-22 • State License: AHCA-11420
Belmont Village Senior Living Fort Lauderdale 1031 Seminole Dr, Fort Lauderdale • 204 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-13105	Assisted Living, Circle of Friends Memory Care Limited Nursing Services (LNS)	$5,400/mo Private Memory Care Suite	Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-08-18	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,450/mo Private Memory Care Suite: $5,400/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $6,350/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $270/day Quoting Authority: Community Residency Agreement (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-18 • State License: AHCA-13105
Vi at Aventura 19333 W Country Club Dr, Aventura • 180 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-10024	Assisted Living, Continuing Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC)	$6,200/mo Luxury Studio Suite	Fee: $5,000 Verified: 2026-08-02	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $5,100/mo Luxury Studio Suite: $6,200/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $7,300/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $5,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $310/day Quoting Authority: Admissions Rate Disclosure (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-02 • State License: AHCA-10024
Villa Rosa Senior Living 13801 SW 88th St, Miami • 85 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-8890	Assisted Living Standard Assisted Living License	$4,100/mo Semi-Private Studio	Fee: $1,500 Verified: 2026-07-30	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,350/mo Semi-Private Studio: $4,100/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $4,850/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $1,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $205/day Quoting Authority: AHCA Intake Disclosure (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-30 • State License: AHCA-8890
Bayshore Memory Care 7315 Bayshore Dr, Tampa • 96 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11880	Dedicated Memory Care Limited Mental Health (LMH)	$5,100/mo Secured Memory Care Studio	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-05	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,200/mo Secured Memory Care Studio: $5,100/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $6,000/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $255/day Quoting Authority: Director of Care Advisory (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-05 • State License: AHCA-11880
Grand Villa of St. Petersburg 3600 34th St S, St. Petersburg • 160 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-10940	Assisted Living, Respite Care Standard Assisted Living	$3,950/mo Semi-Private Studio	Fee: $1,500 Verified: 2026-07-15	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,250/mo Semi-Private Studio: $3,950/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $4,650/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $1,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $200/day Quoting Authority: Admissions Intake Sheet (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-15 • State License: AHCA-10940
Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay 12951 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa • 145 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11102	Assisted Living, Memory Care Limited Nursing Services (LNS)	$4,600/mo Private Studio Apartment	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-11	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,750/mo Private Studio Apartment: $4,600/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,450/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $230/day Quoting Authority: Aston Gardens Pricing Sheet (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-11 • State License: AHCA-11102
The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve 18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa • 82 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-12654	Dedicated Memory Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC)	$5,250/mo Private Memory Suite	Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-07-19	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,300/mo Private Memory Suite: $5,250/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $6,200/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $265/day Quoting Authority: New Tampa Care Advisory (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-19 • State License: AHCA-12654
HarborChase of Dr. Phillips 7450 HarborChase Way, Orlando • 180 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-12402	Assisted Living, Sound & Memory Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC)	$4,750/mo Private Studio Apartment	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-08-12	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,900/mo Private Studio Apartment: $4,750/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,600/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $240/day Quoting Authority: Community Rate Sheet (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-12 • State License: AHCA-12402
Sonata West Winter Garden 420 Wondering Brook Way, Winter Garden • 150 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-13045	Assisted Living, Harmony Memory Care Limited Nursing Services (LNS)	$4,600/mo One-Bedroom Suite	Fee: $2,500 Verified: 2026-07-28	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,750/mo One-Bedroom Suite: $4,600/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,450/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,500 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $230/day Quoting Authority: Sonata Senior Living Card (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-28 • State License: AHCA-13045
Westminster Baldwin Park 2167 Lake Baldwin Ln, Orlando • 95 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11990	Assisted Living, Continuing Care Standard Assisted Living License	$4,850/mo Lakeview Studio	Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-08-04	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $4,000/mo Lakeview Studio: $4,850/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,700/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $245/day Quoting Authority: Westminster Community Fee Schedule (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-04 • State License: AHCA-11990
The Windsor at San Pablo 4000 San Pablo Pkwy, Jacksonville • 110 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-11230	Assisted Living, Memory Care Limited Nursing Services (LNS)	$4,200/mo Private Deluxe Studio	Fee: $2,000 Verified: 2026-07-10	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,450/mo Private Deluxe Studio: $4,200/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $4,950/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $210/day Quoting Authority: Intake Coordinator Schedule (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-07-10 • State License: AHCA-11230
Brookdale Southside 9601 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville • 135 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-10450	Assisted Living Standard Assisted Living License	$3,950/mo Private Assisted Studio	Fee: $2,000 Verified: 2026-08-08	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,250/mo Private Assisted Studio: $3,950/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $4,650/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $2,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $200/day Quoting Authority: Brookdale Rate Advisory (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-08 • State License: AHCA-10450
Starling at Nocatee 995 Crosswater Pkwy, Ponte Vedra • 140 Licensed Beds License: AHCA-13180	Assisted Living, Memory Care Extended Congregate Care (ECC)	$4,500/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite	Fee: $3,000 Verified: 2026-08-16	Verify License ↗
🛏️ Accommodation Tiers Semi-Private Companion Suite: $3,700/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Suite: $4,500/mo Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment: $5,300/mo 🩺 Level of Care Surcharges Level 1: Minimal ADL (Bathing Reminders, Escorts): +$450/mo Level 2: Moderate Care (Dressing & Grooming Assist): +$950/mo Level 3: Comprehensive (2-Person Transfers, Incontinence): +$1,650/mo Dedicated Memory Care Surcharge (Secured Programming): +$1,450/mo 📋 Ancillary & Move-In Fees Medication Management: $450/mo Community Move-In Fee: $3,000 (1-time) Second Resident Fee: $1,250/mo Respite Day Rate: $225/day Quoting Authority: Nocatee Admissions Schedule (Dated & Verified for 2026) Verification Date: 2026-08-16 • State License: AHCA-13180

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Care Level in Florida:

Senior Monthly Income / Social Security ($):

Veteran or Surviving Spouse (VA Aid & Attendance up to $2,431/mo)

Estimated Family Gap

$2,250 / mo

✓ Income under $2,829/mo: Eligible for Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC)

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