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Assisted living in Florida
Florida licenses assisted living through AHCA, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, Assisted Living Unit, under the license types Assisted Living Facility; specialty licenses ECC, LNS, LMH. Florida does not publish a downloadable list with capacity. CDC's 2020 survey estimated 2,200 residential care communities with 94,800 beds. HUD's active-loan file shows 39 FHA-insured assisted living loans in Florida with $320.4 million outstanding as of September 30, 2026.
Licensing
- Licensing agency
- AHCA, Bureau of Health Facility Regulation, Assisted Living Unit
- License types
- Assisted Living Facility; specialty licenses ECC, LNS, LMH
- Official program page
- ahca.myflorida.com
- Facility list
- XLSX (one county) (2026-08-24)
Licensing details checked against each agency's site on 2026-10-24. HUD requires a Section 232 assisted living project to be licensed or regulated by the state and have at least 20 beds.
CDC survey profile (2020)
The National Post-acute and Long-term Care Study, run by CDC's National Center for Health Statistics, estimates residential care communities with four or more beds. 2020 is its latest wave with state figures, so these numbers differ from the state's own list.
| Measure | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|
| Communities | 2,200 | 30,600 |
| Beds | 94,800 | 1,197,600 |
| Average beds per community | 43 | 39 |
| For-profit | 89.5% | 81.9% |
| Chain affiliated | 53.9% | 61.4% |
| Medicaid certified | 79.1% | 43.6% |
| Dementia-only communities | n/a | 10.5% |
| Dementia-only or with a dementia unit | 18.3% | 20.5% |
| Residents 85 and older | 44.6% | 49.9% |
| Residents with Alzheimer disease or other dementias | 46.5% | 42.1% |
Source: CDC/NCHS, Biennial Overview of Post-acute and Long-term Care (data.cdc.gov). Percentages are of communities, except the resident rows.
HUD Section 232 assisted living loans
- Active FHA loans
- 39
- Outstanding
- $320.4 million
- Median note rate
- 3.79%
- Endorsed since FY2001
- 92
Since fiscal 2001 HUD has endorsed 92 FHA-insured assisted living loans in Florida for $859.5 million of original principal, 19 of them for new construction or substantial rehabilitation, and 18 since fiscal 2021. 10 of today's active loans carry a note rate of 5% or more. The active file also lists 9 board and care loans in the state.
| Property (HUD name) | City | Units | Endorsed | Rate | Balance | Matures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountain at Mill CoveFHA 06322123 | Jacksonville | 263 | May 2023 | 5.16% | $33,644,252 | Jun 2058 |
| Aravilla at SarasotaFHA 06622148 | Sarasota | 192 | Aug 2023 | 3.34% | $27,811,753 | Sep 2058 |
| The Residence at Timber PinesFHA 06722217 | Spring Hill | 416 | Oct 2016 | 2.86% | $20,997,445 | Nov 2046 |
| Goodman - Terracina GrandFHA 06622132 | Naples | 312 | Jan 2020 | 3.21% | $19,995,637 | Feb 2050 |
| Spring Hills -Hunters CreekFHA 06722243 | Orlando | 180 | Mar 2019 | 4.15% | $13,738,026 | Apr 2054 |
| Sabal Palms Senior LivingFHA 06322113 | Palm Coast | 82 | Aug 2022 | 3.59% | $12,763,471 | Sep 2057 |
| Pelican Landing Assisted Living and Memory CareFHA 06722274 | Sebastian | 178 | Nov 2020 | 2.25% | $12,209,981 | Dec 2055 |
| Spring Hills - Lake MaryFHA 06722244 | Lake Mary | 176 | Mar 2019 | 4.15% | $10,572,585 | Apr 2054 |
| Desoto Palms ALFFHA 06743112 | Sarasota | 80 | Jan 2009 | 4.45% | $10,450,147 | Apr 2050 |
| Res Plaza at Blue LagoonFHA 06622092 | Miami | 395 | Sep 2015 | 3.98% | $9,798,657 | Oct 2050 |
| Victoria LandingFHA 06722247 | Melbourne | 270 | Aug 2019 | 3.67% | $9,618,082 | Sep 2054 |
| Gardens of WestbrookeFHA 06722316 | Zephyrhills | 189 | Aug 2025 | 5.93% | $9,348,044 | Sep 2060 |
| Grand Oaks of Palm CityFHA 06622177 | Palm City | 74 | May 2026 | 6.20% | $8,482,822 | Jun 2061 |
| Courtyard PlazaFHA 06622180 | North Miami | 67 | Aug 2026 | 6.07% | $8,126,000 | Sep 2061 |
| Terracina Grand IIFHA 06643117 | Naples | 60 | Dec 2013 | 3.09% | $7,374,120 | Mar 2055 |
| Senior Point Assisted LivingFHA 06722328 | Tampa | 46 | Jun 2026 | 5.80% | $6,895,326 | Jul 2061 |
| Courtuard Gardens of JupiterFHA 06622128 | Jupiter | 96 | Feb 2022 | 2.65% | $6,680,832 | Mar 2057 |
| Hampton Manor DeerwoodFHA 06322139 | Ocala | 122 | May 2025 | 6.43% | $6,213,411 | Jun 2060 |
| Tomlin-mathison Retirement CommunityFHA 06322066 | Panama City | 76 | Jun 2014 | 4.15% | $6,131,447 | Jul 2049 |
| Grande Cypress Assisted LivingFHA 06322145 | Lake City | 88 | Sep 2025 | 5.90% | $6,064,987 | Oct 2060 |
| Angel Care Assisted Living FacilityFHA 06622145 | Saint Petersburg | 48 | Aug 2023 | 5.79% | $6,063,213 | Sep 2053 |
| Gardens of EastbrookeFHA 06722315 | Casselberry | 90 | Aug 2025 | 5.93% | $5,884,778 | Sep 2060 |
| Grand Oaks Jensen BeachFHA 06643115 | Jensen Beach | 66 | Jun 2013 | 3.57% | $5,849,179 | Aug 2054 |
| Willowbrook Assisted LivingFHA 06322103 | Lake City | 127 | Mar 2019 | 4.22% | $5,610,420 | Apr 2054 |
| Palm Cottages of RockledgeFHA 06722282 | Rockledge | 96 | Jun 2022 | 3.99% | $5,419,614 | Jul 2057 |
| Oakview TerraceFHA 06722082 | New Port Richey | 132 | May 2010 | 3.21% | $4,658,749 | Jun 2045 |
| Bridgeport Senior LivingFHA 06722278 | Orlando | 67 | Jan 2021 | 2.43% | $4,569,736 | Nov 2054 |
| The Club at St. CloudFHA 06722331 | Saint Cloud | 30 | Jul 2026 | 5.80% | $3,961,986 | Aug 2061 |
| Sunny Hills of SebringFHA 06722153 | Sebring | 97 | Nov 2014 | 3.68% | $3,747,494 | Dec 2049 |
| Rosewood House IIFHA 06722169 | Dunedin | 43 | Jul 2014 | 3.78% | $3,575,856 | Aug 2049 |
| Cabot CoveFHA 06722251 | Largo | 125 | Aug 2019 | 2.97% | $3,562,639 | Jun 2053 |
| Adams House of TampaFHA 06722114 | Tampa | 55 | Jan 2012 | 3.79% | $3,561,446 | May 2039 |
| Sunny Hills of HomesteadFHA 06622078 | Homestead | 110 | Nov 2014 | 3.68% | $3,279,950 | Dec 2049 |
| Summit at New Port RicheyFHA 06722167 | New Port Richey | 87 | Jan 2015 | 3.98% | $3,172,931 | Feb 2045 |
| Oakridge Assisted Living FacilityFHA 06322115 | Mayo | 33 | May 2022 | 3.23% | $3,126,923 | Mar 2056 |
| Wesley Haven VillaFHA 06343069 | Pensacola | 65 | Oct 2013 | 3.83% | $3,032,412 | Nov 2053 |
| Rising Oaks Assisted LivingFHA 06322116 | Live Oak | 33 | May 2022 | 3.23% | $2,230,825 | Jun 2057 |
| Homewood Lodge Assisted Living FacilityFHA 06322114 | Mayo | 20 | May 2022 | 3.23% | $1,150,490 | Mar 2056 |
| Adams House and at Home With FriendsFHA 06710005 | Tampa | 34 | Jan 2013 | 2.85% | $1,055,970 | May 2039 |
Active loans: HUD FHA insured mortgages, active, as of September 30, 2026. Endorsements: HUD Office of Healthcare Programs database, data run July 8, 2026. Facility type comes from HUD's endorsement records.
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