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Independent Living in Florida

Find a Florida community where your loved one can live independently, and see if the VA will help pay for it, with up to $3,845 a month for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

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Quick answer

Can the VA help pay for independent living? Often, yes. If your veteran or surviving spouse needs help with daily tasks, they may qualify for Aid & Attendance.

Where can they live? We work with 109 communities across 63 Florida cities, with the most in Jacksonville.

What if their needs change? 77 of these communities also offer assisted living and 55 offer memory care, so they may not have to move again later.

Not sure where to start? Check eligibility in 2 minutes or call us.

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Patriot Angels has helped 4,807 families in Florida access the VA benefits they've earned. Some of the cities where we help the most families:

01 · At a glance

Florida Independent Living by the Numbers

109 vetted Florida partners at a glance for veteran families.

109partner communities in Florida
60Florida cities with a partner
77also offer assisted living
02 · Costs

What Independent Living Costs in Florida

Independent living in Florida averages $4,469 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. Rent varies with apartment size, number of occupants, and the services included. For a Florida veteran who also needs help with daily activities, Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month would equal about 86% of that figure, though the benefit pays toward care, not rent alone.

Florida cityAverage per monthAgainst the Florida average
Naples$6,360+$1,891
The Villages$4,751+$282
Jacksonville$4,209−$260
Sarasota$4,110−$359
Tampa$3,644−$825

If needs grow, here is what higher levels of care cost in Florida. These are statewide medians from the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey.

Type of care in FloridaMedian per monthShare covered by up to $3,845
Assisted living$5,61069%
In-home care (non-medical)$6,10163%
Adult day care$1,625100%
Nursing home, semi-private room$10,34237%
03 · Florida veterans

Serving Florida’s 1,327,071 Veterans and Their Surviving Spouses

1,327,071veterans live in Florida
695,262of them are 65 or older (52%)
7.4%of Florida adults are veterans

Florida is home to 1,327,071 veterans, and 695,262 of them are 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Across the whole state, 5,091,262 residents are 65 or older, 21.8% of the civilian population (Census Bureau 2024 estimates). Among our partner cities, Jacksonville has about 77,012, Tampa has about 19,465, Port St. Lucie has about 15,948 veterans.

04 · Communities

Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Florida

From Jacksonville to smaller towns, 109 Florida communities in 63 cities work directly with Patriot Angels and with veteran families. 77 of 109 offer assisted living, and 55 offer memory care, so a move can grow with changing needs. Pair the right Florida community with VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to $3,845 a month for qualifying veterans and spouses. Call (844) 757-3047 to check eligibility at no cost.

Altamonte SpringsBrookdale Altamonte Springs360 Montgomery Road, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714(407) 786-5637Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Altamonte SpringsBrookdale Lake Orienta217 Boston Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701(407) 260-2345Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
ApopkaBrookdale Wekiwa Springs203 S Wekiwa Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32703(407) 889-7704Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Boca RatonThe Pointe at Boca Raton22601 Camino Del Mar,, Boca Raton, FL 33433(561) 750-7100Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Boca RatonVeranda Club6061 Palmetto Circle N., Boca Raton, FL 33433(561) 368-2122Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Bonita SpringsDiamond Oaks Village24110 South Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134(239) 676-1259Independent LivingView community →
Bonita SpringsDiscovery Village Bonita Springs26850 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34134(239) 948-2600Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Boynton BeachBrookdale West Boynton Beach8220 Jog Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33472(561) 733-3200Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Boynton BeachDiscovery Village Boynton Beach4735 NW 7th Court, Boynton Beach, FL 33426(561) 586-6455Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Boynton BeachSonata Boynton Beach2400 South Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach, FL 33426(561) 268-0213Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
BradentonDiscovery Village at Sarasota Bay AL/MC1414 69th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 867-9500Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
BradentonWoodlands Village1055 301 Boulevard East, Bradenton, FL 34203(941) 548-4591Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Champions GateThe Glades at ChampionsGate8400 Champions Gate Blvd, Champions Gate, FL 33896(863) 588-3242Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
ClearwaterBelleair Towers1100 Ponce De Leon Drive, Clearwater, FL 33756(727) 581-6540Independent LivingView community →
ClearwaterElevate Senior Living at Clearwater2050 Safe Haven Way, Clearwater, FL 33755(727) 386-8968Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Coconut CreekSonata Coconut Creek4175 West Sample Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073(954) 417-4800Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Coral SpringsPark Summit8500 Royal Palm Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33065(954) 752-9500Independent LivingView community →
DavieOakmonte Village of Davie8201 Stirling Rd, Davie, FL 33328(954) 982-2323Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
DeBaryArya at DeBary838 Signature Dr, DeBary, FL 32713(386) 991-9020Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Deerfield BeachCoastal Pointe1208 S Military Trail,, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442(954) 481-2304Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Deerfield BeachThe Pointe at Deerfield3001 DC Country Club Boulevard,, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442(954) 698-6269Independent LivingView community →
Delray BeachSonata Delray Beach8020 West Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33446(561) 498-0134Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Delray BeachSymphony at Delray Beach4840 W Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33445(561) 266-3407Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
EustisLake Ridge Village353 W Ardice Ave, Eustis, FL 32726(352) 589-2353Independent LivingView community →
Fleming IslandSeagrass Village of Fleming Island1949 East West Pkwy, Fleming Island, FL 32003(904) 872-6685Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Fort MyersBrookdale College Parkway8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919(239) 433-4445Independent LivingView community →
Fort MyersCalusa Harbour2525 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901(239) 332-3333Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Fort Walton BeachMeridian at Westwood1001 Marwalt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547(850) 662-6186Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
GainesvilleChoreograph Gainesville3483 SW 45th Street, Gainesville, FL 32608(352) 810-4010Independent LivingView community →
GainesvilleThe Atrium at Gainesville2431 NW 41st St, Gainesville, FL 32606(352) 378-0773Independent LivingView community →
Gulf BreezeThe Arbors of Gulf Breeze50 Joachim Drive, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561(850) 990-3779Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Holly HillRiviera Senior Living1825 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117(386) 677-5000Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
HollywoodThe Terraces at Hollywood2480 N Park Rd, Hollywood, FL 33021(954) 989-8008Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
JacksonvilleBrookdale Mandarin10790 Old St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32086(904) 260-0800Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
JacksonvilleBrookdale Southside9601 Southbrook Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32256(904) 641-7501Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareIn-Home CareView community →
JacksonvilleDiscovery Village Deerwood -AL/MC10520 Validus Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256(904) 800-7001Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
JacksonvilleDiscovery Village Deerwood IL10660 Validus Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32256(904) 544-8220Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
JacksonvilleWyndham Lakes Jacksonville10660 Old St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257(904) 326-8944Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareIn-Home CareView community →
JupiterAddington Place of Jupiter- SL1031 Community Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458(561) 253-8161Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
JupiterMangrove Bay - SL110 Mangrove Bay Way, Jupiter, FL 33477(561) 575-3123Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Lake MarySonata Lake Mary410 Caring Drive, Lake Mary, FL 32746(407) 477-5957Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Lake WorthElison of Lake Worth3927 Hadjes Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33467(561) 556-2122Independent LivingView community →
LakelandAzalea Park - Provincial1325 Grasslands Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803(863) 413-0908Independent LivingView community →
LakelandOsprey Manor810 E Bella Vista St, Lakeland, FL, 33805863-688-9993Independent LivingView community →
LakelandSunburst Community Care2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL, 33805863-688-1126Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
LargoElison of Pinecrest1150 8th Avenue SW, Largo, FL 33770(727) 291-0353Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
LecantoThe Reserve at Citrus2341 West Norvell Bryant Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461(352) 746-2273Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
LongwoodSerenades at Longwood425 S Ronald Reagan Boulevard, Longwood, FL 32750(407) 674-2851Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MelbourneDiscovery Village at Melbourne3260 N Harbor City Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32935(321) 600-4747Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MelbourneSonata East at Viera4206 Breslay Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940(321) 341-9000Independent LivingMemory CareView community →
MelbourneSonata Viera3325 Breslay Drive, Melbourne, FL 32940(321) 503-3663Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
MelbourneThe Brennity at Melbourne7300 Watersong Lane, Melbourne, FL 32940(321) 417-0120Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NaplesAston Gardens at Pelican Marsh4800 Aston Gardens Way, Naples, FL 34109(239) 593-1923Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NaplesBayshore Memory Care - SL1260 Creekside Blvd., Naples, FL 34109(239) 213-9370Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NaplesDiscovery Village at Naples -IL8375 Sierra Meadows Blvd, Naples, FL 34113(239) 350-6200Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
NaplesThe Carlisle Naples6945 Carlisle Court, Naples, FL 34109(239) 351-1439Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
New Port RicheyThe Oakview7220 Baillie Drive, New Port Richey, FL 34653(727) 842-9899Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
North VeniceHeartis Venice Assisted Living1020 N Tamiami Trail, North Venice, FL 34275(941) 499-1800Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
OcalaBrookdale Chambrel Pinecastle1801 SE 24th Road, Ocala, FL 34471(352) 368-7710Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
OcalaOcala Senior Living11311 SW 95th Cir, Ocala, FL 34481(352) 770-7066Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Orange CityAnsley Parke at Orange City500 Grand Plaza Drive, Orange City, FL, 32763386-878-4865Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Ormond BeachOrmond In The Pines101 Clyde Morris Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL 32174(386) 676-7463Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
OviedoThe Tremont - A Provincial Senior Living7015 Red Bug Lake Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765(407) 359-5787Independent LivingView community →
PaceArcadia Senior Living -Pace3343 Berryhill Rd, Pace, FL 32571(850) 905-3708Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Palm Beach GardensBrookdale Palm Beach Gardens11381 Prosperity Farms Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410(561) 694-9709Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Palm Beach GardensEverleigh Palm Beach Gardens3660 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410(561) 208-5024Independent LivingView community →
Palm HarborCoral Oaks900 W Lake Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684(727) 787-3333Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Palm HarborStratford Court of Palm Harbor45 Katherine Boulevard, Palm Harbor, FL 34684(727) 787-1500Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Panama City BeachSeagrass Village of Panama City Beach201 Seagrass Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407(850) 749-5358Independent LivingMemory CareView community →
ParklandAston Gardens at Parkland Commons5999 N University Dr, Parkland, FL 33067(954) 340-1908Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Plant CityGrace Manor at Hunters Creek765 West Grant Street, Plant City, FL, 33563813-743-3701Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Plant CityHunters Creek Retirement784 Hunter Creek Drive, Plant City, FL, 33563813-752-9300Independent LivingView community →
PlantationThe Pointe at Plantation8500 W Sunrise Blvd, Plantation, FL 33322(954) 476-8500Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Pompano BeachThe Court at Palm Aire2701 N Course Dr, Pompano Beach, FL 33069(954) 975-8900Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Pompano BeachThe Pointe at Pompano Beach1371 S Ocean Blvd,, Pompano Beach, FL 33062(954) 943-1155Independent LivingView community →
Port OrangeCountryside Lakes941 Village Trail, Port Orange, FL 32127(386) 756-3480Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
Port OrangeSeagrass Village of Port Orange3875 Yorktowne Blvd, Port Orange, FL 32129(386) 251-2831Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Port St. LuciePalms at St. Lucie West501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986(772) 344-7441Independent LivingView community →
Port St. LucieThe Brennity at Tradition10685 SW Stony Creek Way, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987(772) 247-1545Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
SarasotaHeron House3221 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237(941) 955-7575Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
SebringOsprey Manor Fairway5959 Sun N Lake Blvd., Sebring, FL, 33872863-385-5454Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
StuartAddington Place of Stuart- SL3400 SE Aster Lane, Stuart, FL 34994(772) 223-0883Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
StuartDiscovery Village at Stuart2625 SE Cove Road, Stuart, FL 34997(772) 266-2500Independent LivingView community →
Sun City CenterAston Gardens Courtyards231 Courtyard Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573(813) 633-2378Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Sun City CenterAston Gardens at Sun City1311 Aston Gardens Ct, Sun City Center, FL 33573(813) 642-0860Independent LivingView community →
TampaAston Gardens at Tampa Bay12951 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626(813) 855-2811Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
TampaBrookdale Bayshore4902 Bayshore Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33611(813) 835-4475Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
TampaDiscovery Village at Tampa Palms17470 Brookside Trace Ct, Tampa, FL 33647(813) 605-2404Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
TampaThe Colonnade at Carrollwood13550 South Village Drive, Tampa, FL 33618(813) 590-6615Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
The VillagesSerenades at The Villages2450 Parr Dr,, The Villages, FL 32162(352) 758-2286Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
TrinityDiscovery Village at Trinity1900 Blue Fox Way, Trinity, FL 34655(727) 777-5063Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
VeniceAston Gardens at Pelican Pointe1000 Aston Gardens Dr, Venice, FL 34292(941) 240-1010Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Vero BeachSonata Vero Beach2425 20th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960(772) 918-9329Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Vero BeachThe Barclay at Vero Beach- Independent Living910 Regency Sq, Vero Beach, FL 32967(772) 732-2585Independent LivingView community →
Vero BeachThe Brennity at Vero Beach7955 16th Manor, Vero Beach, FL 32966(772) 837-5830Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Vero BeachVillage Estates at Vero Beach1700 Waterford Dr, Vero Beach, FL 32966(772) 778-7888Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
West MelbourneBrookdale West Melbourne I7200 Greenboro Drive, West Melbourne, FL 32904(321) 953-6464Independent LivingView community →
West Palm BeachThe Pointe at West Palm111 Executive Center Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401(561) 697-5500Independent LivingAssisted LivingView community →
WindermereVitality Living Windermere13798 Speer Island Drive, Windermere, FL 34786(407) 537-5996Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Discovery Village Hagen Ranch11450 Hagen Ranch Rd, Boynton Beach, FL 33437(561) 733-1300Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Discovery Village Sarasota Bay IL1410 69th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207(941) 257-0929Independent LivingView community →
Discovery Village The Forum IL2645 Forum Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33905(239) 219-1700Independent LivingView community →
Seascape At Naples3490 Thrive Dr, Naples, FL 34105(239) 354-7081Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Discovery Village St Augustine1101 Plantation Island Dr S, St. Augustine, FL 32080(904) 460-9100Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Mission Grove at Stoneybrook12911 Stoneybrook W Pkwy, Winter Garden, FL 34787(689) 305-3391Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory CareView community →
Serenades at West Orange720 Roper Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787(407) 490-1341Independent LivingAssisted LivingRespite CareMemory CareView community →
The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard2750 SE Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996(772) 286-9384Independent LivingView community →
VA benefit check

Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Florida?

Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Florida veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. Recurring care bills count as medical expenses; what counts as a medical expense for VA explains the math. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.

Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047

PATRIOT ANGELS

VA Benefits to Support Your Next Chapter

Finding the right senior care is a big step. If you or your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, VA Aid & Attendance benefits may help with the cost.

Patriot Angels can help you understand your options—with personal guidance every step of the way.

Could VA benefits help pay for care?

Answer a few quick questions to explore benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses.

Personal guidance. A simple place to start.
05 · Cities

Florida Cities With Patriot Angels Partners

Choose among 63 Florida cities to see each local partner and VA support.

Altamonte Springs · 2 communitiesApopka · 1 communityBoca Raton · 2 communitiesBonita Springs · 2 communitiesBoynton Beach · 4 communitiesBradenton · 3 communitiesChampions Gate · 1 communityClearwater · 2 communitiesCoconut Creek · 1 communityCoral Springs · 1 communityDavie · 1 communityDeBary · 1 communityDeerfield Beach · 2 communitiesDelray Beach · 2 communitiesEustis · 1 communityFleming Island · 1 communityFort Myers · 3 communitiesFort Walton Beach · 1 communityGainesville · 2 communitiesGulf Breeze · 1 communityHolly Hill · 1 communityHollywood · 1 communityJacksonville · 5 communitiesJupiter · 2 communitiesLake Mary · 1 communityLake Worth · 1 communityLakeland · 3 communitiesLargo · 1 communityLecanto · 1 communityLongwood · 1 communityMelbourne · 4 communitiesNaples · 5 communitiesNew Port Richey · 1 communityNorth Venice · 1 communityOcala · 2 communitiesOrange City · 1 communityOrmond Beach · 1 communityOviedo · 1 communityPace · 1 communityPalm Beach Gardens · 2 communitiesPalm Harbor · 2 communitiesPanama City Beach · 1 communityParkland · 1 communityPlant City · 2 communitiesPlantation · 1 communityPompano Beach · 2 communitiesPort Orange · 2 communitiesPort St. Lucie · 2 communitiesSarasota · 1 communitySebring · 1 communitySt. Augustine · 1 communityStuart · 4 communitiesSun City Center · 2 communitiesTampa · 4 communitiesThe Villages · 1 communityTrinity · 1 communityVenice · 1 communityVero Beach · 4 communitiesWest Melbourne · 1 communityWest Palm Beach · 1 communityWindermere · 1 communityWinter Garden · 2 communitiesCape Coral · 1 community
Ready to see what Florida veterans can qualify for?Answer a few quick questions about your Florida veteran to get started.
Check VA benefit eligibilityCall (844) 757-3047
06 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

Families in Florida and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews

07 · Questions

Questions Florida Families Ask

How many independent living communities does Patriot Angels list in Florida?

We list 109 independent living partner communities in 63 Florida cities. Jacksonville has the most, with 5.

Do any Florida partners also offer assisted living or memory care?

Yes. 77 of 109 also offer assisted living, and 55 offer memory care. A resident may be able to add care later without a full move.

Can a Florida veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?

Not for rent alone. If a Florida veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.

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