The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Broward County, FL

With a resident capacity of 200, The Preserve at Palm-Aire is one of the larger communities on our list. Residents have the choice of studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as companion suites, but what earned this facility a place on our top 10 list was its attached villas with garages. The Preserve at Palm-Aire also offers professional concierge services, personal laundry and linen and weekly housekeeping. There is an outdoor pool, a fitness room, a library and a restaurant-style dining room. Scheduled resident transportation for errands and appointments is also available.

Pacifica Senior Living Forest Trace is one of the smaller communities on our top 10 list. With a resident capacity of 40, this community provides plenty of potential friends for residents but not so many that they don't know everyone's name. This facility was included on our top 10 list because of its promotion of an active, engaged lifestyle and gorgeous setting on 73 acres of well-kept gardens with a full-service clubhouse and a 30-acre lake as the focal point. Residents can meet friends for daily happy hours, see a movie in the on-site movie theater or join their peers for a group exercise class.

Situated on 18 idyllic acres, Atria Willow Wood provides residents and their furry friends with plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. They can enjoy a walk on one of the many paths, plan a picnic with friends and family on a sunny day or simply relax in one of the many comfortable seating areas. This facility features studio and one- and two-bedroom units as well as companion suites. All units have in-room kitchens or kitchenettes, patios or balconies and are wired for cable.

Brookdale Deer Creek offers three pet-friendly floor plans to choose from, including studio and one- and two-bedroom units with cable and individual emergency call systems. On-site amenities include a fully stocked library, beauty salon/barbershop, coffee shop, fireside living room, fitness center and theater. This facility also features postal service and a full-time concierge. Outdoor walking paths wind through landscaped grounds that include comfortable outdoor seating areas.

Waterside Landing earned a place on our top 10 list because of its wide variety of amenities and services, such as an on-site putting green, an outdoor pool, a cafe and a bistro in addition to the restaurant-style dining room and immaculately landscaped outdoor common areas. There is a courtyard and garden area where residents can relax in the sun. One- and two-bedroom pet-friendly floor plans are available, and each unit features a screened patio and an in-room kitchen. Wi-Fi is available throughout.

Pacifica Senior Living Sunrise has private and semi-private accommodations equipped with Wi-Fi, in-room kitchens and private bathrooms. Some units have balconies, and all units are pet-friendly. The community offers a wellness center, skilled nurses, medication management and pharmacy services. Common spaces include a cozy library, a screened lanai, a courtyard and an on-site theater. There is a private dining room available for residents to use for special occasion meals and when friends and family come to visit. Other amenities include a beauty salon/barbershop, a fitness room and a swimming pool.

This pet-friend facility offers a variety of floor plans, including studio and one- and two-bedroom apartments equipped with kitchens, cable and emergency alarm systems. The diverse activities calendar features resident-led book clubs, group outings to local festivals and other community events and local attractions, fitness classes, computer classes, on-site religious services and arts and crafts workshops. There is an on-site pharmacy, and medication management is available as well as physical therapy.

Sonata Coconut Creek offers a personalized assisted living experience in a supportive, engaging environment. The restaurant-style dining room provides three chef-inspired meals per day, and residents always have access to snacks and beverages. Residents can choose between private studio apartments and companion suites and are welcome to share them with their furry friends. Licensed nurses are on duty 24-hours per day, and there is an on-site wellness center that offers a variety of services. A full-time concierge is available to assist residents with their needs, including those who need assistance moving in.

This pet-friendly facility offers studio apartments and companion suites. All units are equipped with kitchenettes, cable, Wi-Fi and emergency response systems. Community amenities include an on-site general store, a fitness room, a library and a private party space for personal celebrations with friends and family. The activities calendar is packed with life-enriching activities such as book clubs, arts and crafts and planned outings to local events and attractions. Residents can relax in the TV room, get their hair done in the on-site beauty salon/barbershop or enjoy the attractively landscaped outdoor living area.

The Sheridan at Cooper City is a pet-friendly community with studio and one- and two-bedroom units equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes as well as companion suites for those who'd prefer to share a living space with a friend. The facility offers a full spectrum of services, including an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, fitness room and restaurant-style dining room. There is an on-site nurse on staff, and wellness services include medication management, physical therapy and skilled nursing. There is a designated parking area for guests, and they are welcome to join residents for meals and to spend the night.