Moved to American House to be close to family. All employees have been so welcoming and helpful. Amenities - transportation, medical and therapy services, delicious meals, many activities, etc are all...
I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...
I love my home. Everyone is willing to go above and beyond to help me. The food is great and I enjoy the activities. All of the other residents look out for each other. It's one big family. I would highly...
We couldn't be happier with Legacy at Highwoods Preserve. They have been very accommodating and helpful from the beginning and are attentive to all my Dad's needs. The staff is very friendly and my Dad...
They are all very friendly and yes I have recommended The Meridian to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
My dad is very happy there. Highly recommended!! We picked this community because of the cleanliness of the property and the friendliness of the staff..
Wonderful place, the people there are very active! It’s nice to see a place where care is at the center of what they do. This place has been here for a long time and I see why. Your loved one will be in...
the staff at Meridian at Waterways allowed our loved one to adjust and were kind. Our loved one has gotten seriously injured and not there currently. We would recommend this community to other families who's...
I recently moved from Port St. Lucie to be closer to the Wilton Manors area. I found this lovely community through A Place for Mom and was so happy I did! The staff here are so helpful and assisted me in...
Staff is wonderful but there is not enough at night or weekends. My mom requires more attention after 7pm. Walking all day for meals. Social worker didn't pay close attention to interaction between my...
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 place is wonderful with a caring staff that truly love what they do. It was so refreshing to finally have my Mother in a truly caring facility. I have not seen her truly happy and content in a very long...
Hard to say about the activities as my mom doesn't do any of the provided activities yet. The building and grounds are very pretty and the front desk staff is very helpful. Mom's apartment is great and the...
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!
It continues to be a great experience with the leadership team of [names removed]. From our first tour, to move in day, until today. They truly make the residents feel special and it’s so appreciated. We...
In Florida, independent living communities aren’t licensed or regulated. This is because independent living communities don’t provide personal care assistance for tasks like bathing and dressing. However, more than half of our partner independent living communities in Florida share a campus with another type of senior living. These shared campuses may combine independent living and assisted living, or they may include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. In these cases, the assisted living or memory care part of the community would be licensed and regulated by the Florida Bureau of Health Facility Regulation’s assisted living unit.
Seniors interested in renting an independent living apartment will sign a lease with the community. It’s similar to the type of contract you might sign when leasing an apartment. In Florida, the Landlord/Tenant Law outlines the responsibilities of the landlord and tenant. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services helps handle any disputes.
Tenants agree to the following under the Landlord/Tenant Law:[01]
Landlord requirements under the Landlord/Tenant Law include the following:
Like other apartment complexes, independent living communities are required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This means the community must have certain accessibility features, including the following:[02]
While age is usually a factor in housing discrimination, independent living communities can cater to older adults through an exemption in the Fair Housing Act. To meet the exemption requirements, the community should only house seniors over 62, or have someone over 55 in 80% of apartments.[02]
Our free tool provides options, advice, and next steps based on your unique situation.
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