10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Plantation, FL

Five Star Premier Residences of Plantation is a large, upscale senior care community located next to Veterans Memorial Park. The community features screened patios with lakefront views and secure courtyards. Seniors in assisted living receive personal care and medical services tailored to their individual needs and have access to many activities, group trips and clubs via the Lifestyle360 program. Nursing staff is available 24/7, and the community has on-site speech, physical and occupational therapy with a fully equipped rehabilitation gym. We ranked this community highly for its size and upscale amenities.

Covenant Living of Florida is a continuing care retirement community offering a range of services including assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It's located just blocks away from the sprawling Jacaranda Golf Club and HCA Florida Westside Hospital. The community has a state-of-the-art fitness center and many outdoor amenities, including heated pools and walking paths, along with brain fitness and education classes. Residents can join social clubs and participate in various arts and crafts such as painting, wood carving and music.

Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise is a retirement community with care programs including short-term respite, independent and assisted living, as well as memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's. It's located next to a rehabilitation center and Springtree Golf Club in Sunrise, just north of Plantation. Caregivers are available around the clock to help assisted living residents with everyday activities and medication. Transportation and concierge services are also provided, as well as professional maintenance for apartments and buildings. Common areas for residents include a library and theater, a courtyard and gardens, a pool, and a beauty salon.

Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace is a large community on a tree-lined campus to the north of Plantation in Lauderhill. HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital and Inverrary Country Club are located nearby. The community provides care ranging from independent and assisted living to memory care and respite, with staff on duty 24/7. Seniors have access to many on-site amenities, including a heated pool and sauna, bar and pub, art studio, tennis courts and golfing. Indoor activities are hosted in game rooms, a movie theater and a billiards room. Pets are welcome.

Waterside Landing is a large assisted living community with a secure memory care neighborhood located in Margate, around 7 miles north of Plantation. As the name suggests, the community sits next to a lake, providing picturesque views for residents. On-site health care services such as skilled nursing and medication management are available, as well as personalized fitness and wellness programs. Transportation is provided for medical appointments and group outings. Waterside Landing ranks in our top 10 list for its spacious, fully equipped apartments that offer independence while remaining suitable for assisted living care.

Located about 6 miles to the south of Plantation, The Sheridan at Cooper City provides assisted living and memory care in hotel-style accommodations. This upscale community backs onto a lake, with parks and a small shopping mall at its front and sides. Residents can enjoy a variety of game rooms, a cinema, an art center, an internet lounge and a fitness studio, as well as an outdoor patio, a courtyard and walking paths. We ranked this community in the top 10 for its extensive calendar of activities, including numerous hobby clubs run by residents and family volunteers.

Oakmonte Village of Davie is an assisted living community with memory care and independent living options. It's located approximately 5 miles south of Plantation, next to the affiliated David Posnack Jewish Community Center. Resident accommodations range from studios to two-bedroom apartments, with pet-friendly options available. The community regularly hosts religious services on-site, and residents can go on group trips to nearby shopping, dining and entertainment areas. Common areas are luxurious, brightly lit and beautifully decorated, including a lounge with a piano, dining rooms and a private party space.

Located just a few blocks from Lauderdale Beach in Wilton Manors, approximately 6 miles east of Plantation, Williamsburg Landing is a mid-size assisted living community. Long-term residents receive all-inclusive care in their choice of a studio, one- or two-bedroom apartment, and short-term respite care is also available. Residents are encouraged to be as independent and social as possible via a comprehensive activity program, and they're kept safe with accessible bathrooms, emergency call systems and medication supervision. Indoor and outdoor common areas include a library, a lounge, gardens and patios.

Villa Rio Vista is a relatively small assisted living community located around 6 miles east of Plantation, near Broward Health Medical Center. Residents live in private and semiprivate rooms, each with a bathroom equipped with safety features. The community's minibus takes residents out to local attractions, shops and restaurants. Staff can help residents with external health care needs by making appointments and providing transportation, and prescriptions can be delivered from a local pharmacy. Villa Rio Vista ranked in our top 10 list due in part to its smaller size, with a maximum of 50 residents, which is preferable for some seniors.

Independence Hall offers assisted living care and independent living with apartment-style accommodation in this community located approximately 6 miles northeast of Plantation. 24-hour medical and personal care is available, with a call system for residents to easily reach staff. Residents can eat together in the large dining room or take room service, with three chef-prepared meals per day and snacks available at any time. Activities include resident-run hobby groups such as book and bridge clubs, computer classes, painting and exercise, as well as gardening, live entertainment and seasonal events.