Southwest Florida Assisted Living Directory

Finding the right care for a loved one is one of the hardest decisions you'll ever make.

We make the research easier. Every facility in Southwest Florida, graded honestly, with real inspection data — no paid rankings, no hidden agendas.

229 Facilities Reviewed
5 Counties Covered
101 Memory Care Facilities
Free Always Independent

Highest Rated Facilities

Top A-Rated Facilities Across the Region

These facilities have clean inspection records, no Class 1 or 2 violations, and minimal fines. A good starting point for your research.

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Browse by Location

Top Markets in Southwest Florida

Click any city to see all facilities. The A-rated and F-rated counts give you a quick read on each market — so you know what you're walking into before you start.

City Total A-Rated F-Rated
Sarasota
Sarasota County
55
7 A-rated
17 F-rated
Naples
Collier County
37
9 A-rated
9 F-rated
Cape Coral
Lee County
35
15 A-rated
6 F-rated
Fort Myers
Lee County
23
3 A-rated
11 F-rated
Venice
Sarasota County
19
5 A-rated
4 F-rated
Lehigh Acres
Lee County
13
10 A-rated
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Port Charlotte
Charlotte County
10
1 A-rated
3 F-rated
Punta Gorda
Charlotte County
8
1 A-rated
4 F-rated

Our Methodology

How the Report Card Works

Every grade is calculated by SWFLSeniorCare.com using publicly available data from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). We don't invent data we organize public records so families can understand them quickly.

A
90–100
Clean record. Minimal or no violations. Strong compliance history.
B
80–89
Minor issues only. No serious violations. Ask questions on your tour.
C
65–79
Moderate concerns. Review the specific violations before deciding.
D
50–64
Significant issues. Proceed with caution. Verify current status.
F
Below 50
Serious violations or fines. Families should be fully informed.
−25
Class 1 Deficiency
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. The most serious violation.
−10
Class 2 Deficiency
Significant threat to resident safety or well-being.
−3
Class 3 Deficiency
Indirect or potential risk. Most common type of violation.
−2
Substantiated Complaint
A complaint filed and confirmed by AHCA investigators.
−3
Sanctions / Final Orders
Formal regulatory action taken against the facility.
−2
Fines
Per $1,000 in fines, up to a 20-point deduction.

Data sourced from Florida HealthFinder (quality.healthfinder.fl.gov), published by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. We organize and present this public data in a format that is easier for families to understand. We do not alter, editorialize, or fabricate any underlying data. Read our full methodology →