Army Guy, first, may I express my sincere thanks to you and your family for your contributions and service to me and my fellow Americans. So, without any first hand knowledge of assisted living in Florida, I want to try to give you some help the only way I know how. My Dad turned 90 on 9/11, and by the Grace of God, he's independent but has assistance, if needed, from next-door-neighbor family members. If I were in your situation, I'd research and talk to anyone and everyone including social workers at the facility where he is currently residing. Here are some starting points for research:
http://www.alfa.org/assnfe/CompanySe...E=&FORM=Search
http://www.brookdaleliving.com/searc...A&rad=50&care=
http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Glossary_of...SnID=616128781
http://www.alfa.org/alfa/Assessing_C...SnID=616128781