What it is
Independent living communities offer apartments or cottages for older adults, usually with some meals, housekeeping, transportation, and activities. There's no hands-on care included, though residents can often hire home care.
Not licensed, with one exception
Florida doesn't license independent living. Continuing care retirement communities, which combine housing with future care under a contract, are regulated by the Office of Insurance Regulation under Chapter 651 [1]. CCRCs explained.
What it costs
We haven't found a reliable public survey of independent living prices for South Florida, so we don't quote one. How independent living is priced.