South Florida · County guide
Independent Living in Broward County, FL
Broward sits between Palm Beach and Miami-Dade, with more than 350,000 residents aged 65+ across 31 cities. Independent living isn't licensed in Florida, so there's no state list. We explain what to look for, show the continuing care campuses in the state's records, and connect you with an advisor who knows the rest.
Independent living guides by city
Guides for the county's largest senior populations.
- Fort Lauderdale36,444 residents 65+ (19.6%)21,129 residents aged 65–74
- Pembroke Pines34,684 residents 65+ (20.0%)18,032 residents aged 65–74
- Hollywood28,464 residents 65+ (18.4%)15,623 residents aged 65–74
- Pompano Beach21,979 residents 65+ (19.3%)11,526 residents aged 65–74
- Deerfield Beach20,026 residents 65+ (22.7%)10,696 residents aged 65–74
- Sunrise19,117 residents 65+ (19.5%)10,195 residents aged 65–74
- Tamarac18,941 residents 65+ (25.9%)9,684 residents aged 65–74
- Miramar17,980 residents 65+ (13.0%)11,408 residents aged 65–74
- Coral Springs17,702 residents 65+ (13.0%)10,632 residents aged 65–74
- Plantation16,249 residents 65+ (16.9%)8,920 residents aged 65–74
- Davie15,157 residents 65+ (14.0%)9,417 residents aged 65–74
Looking somewhere else in Broward County? Every city has an assisted living page, and your advisor covers independent living there too.
Continuing care campuses in Broward County
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are regulated by Florida's Office of Insurance Regulation under Chapter 651 [2]. These state-listed assisted living facilities in Broward County report on their state profiles that they are part of one [1]:
| Facility (as licensed) | Address | Licensed beds | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. | 840 Lakeside Cir, Pompano Beach, FL 33060 | 64 | AHCA profile |
| Covenant Living of Florida | 9211 West Broward Blvd, Plantation, FL 33324 | 55 | AHCA profile |
Advisors serving Broward County
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Questions about independent living in Broward County
How many assisted living facilities are in Broward County?
Florida AHCA's directory listed 253 assisted living facilities in Broward County on October 30, 2026. 249 of them had the status "Licensed" (217) or "In review" (32) when we opened each state profile; we list those and label the ones in review. The rest were provisional, in litigation, or another status, and aren't listed. Those listed hold 9,450 licensed beds, and 138 are homes with six beds or fewer.
What does senior living cost in Broward County?
CareScout's 2025 monthly median for assisted living in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, which includes Broward County, was $5,617. Non-medical home care for 44 hours a week was $5,339. CareScout doesn't publish memory care or independent living figures. See our cost guide.
Do you cover my town if it isn't listed?
Yes. We serve all 31 municipalities in Broward County and its unincorporated areas. Enter Mom's ZIP code to meet the advisor who covers it.
Who can help with free senior services in Broward County?
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County runs a free helpline at 954-745-9779 for questions about local services, caregiver support, and benefits. Statewide, the Elder Helpline is 1-800-963-5337 (1-800-96-ELDER).
Other care types in Broward County
Sources
- Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), FloridaHealthFinder assisted living facility directory and individual facility profiles. https://quality.healthfinder.fl.gov/Facility-Provider/ALF?type=0. Retrieved October 30, 2026. Facilities shown had the status "Licensed" or "In review" on their state profile that day; "In review" facilities are labeled.
- Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (Chapter 651, Florida Statutes). floir.gov.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Table B01001 (Sex by Age). Summary file. Estimates are subject to margins of error.
- CareScout (a Genworth company), 2025 Cost of Care Survey: Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach area, Florida, and national medians. https://www.carescout.com/cost-of-care. Methodology: https://assets.carescout.com/x/e3933bfcf1/131168.pdf. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
Listings and counts come from public state records and are not endorsements, rankings, or paid placements. A Move for Mom does not own or operate any facility.