Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Lutz, FL, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Indulge in the comfort, privacy, and safety of beautifully designed accommodations, built to allow easy provision of various care services. Residents find comfort in knowing that they are cared for in a way that exceeds their needs and expectations.
The community dedicates a compassionate team for enriching the lives of their residents with a variety of engaging and exciting activities, including shopping, sightseeing, eating out, and day trips. A dedicated culinary team works hard to prepare nutritious meals catered to the specific dietary needs and preferences of each resident. The community also provides a variety of amenities, including a library, beauty salon, pharmacy, and beautifully maintained outdoor areas for enjoying nature and fresh air.
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About this community
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is legally operated by Angels Senior Living At The Lodges Of Idlewild, Llc, and administrated by Dana Smith.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg
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2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$5.5kvs $11.6k↓ 53% lower than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2016 vs. Florida state average
• Total citations (27% below)
• Citations per year (27% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total inspections (4% below)
• Inspections with citations (44% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
Citations
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Total citations
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24 | 33 | This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 27% better Rank #384 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 384th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
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Citations per year
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2.4 | 3.3 | This facility has 27% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.4 vs. FL avg 3.3).↓ 27% better |
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Citations per inspection
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1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspections
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
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25 | 26 | This facility has 4% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 4% better |
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Inspections with citations
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9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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36% | 62% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 26% better Rank #183 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 183rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 20, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- Past deficiencies focused mainly on medication management and resident care, but all were resolved by the latest inspections showing no deficiencies.
- Between 2018 and 2022, multiple Class 3 deficiencies were cited repeatedly for medication labeling, storage, and self-administration issues.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 322 / 476 / 704 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is located in Lutz, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| Aldea Green |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Brandon |
120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074
| No |
42
Facility
42
FL AVG
40
Rank
#684 / 1486
| American Eagle Brandon LLC |
83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876
| 40 |
50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#341 / 919
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47
Facility
47
FL AVG
33
Rank
#700 / 919
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1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919
| For-Profit | $2,500 | Odalys Rodriguez | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Freedom Plaza |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL
Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). |
Sun City Center (Arbors At Freedom Plaza) |
113
Facility
113
FL AVG
89
Rank
#367 / 1074
| Yes |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1301 / 1486
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
ADC
Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Lutz |
101
Facility
101
FL AVG
89
Rank
#435 / 1074
| No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1356 / 1486
| Angels Senior Living At The Lodges Of Idlewild, LLC |
89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876
| 25 |
36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#183 / 919
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24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#384 / 919
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1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919
| For-Profit | $5,500 | Dana Smith | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Great American Assisted Living at Tampa |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Tampa |
90
Facility
90
FL AVG
89
Rank
#533 / 1074
| Yes |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
40
Rank
#165 / 1486
| Sunrise Senior Village Assisted Living, Inc. |
80
Facility
80
FL AVG
83
Rank
#573 / 876
| 54 |
48.1%
Facility
48.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#328 / 919
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65
Facility
65
FL AVG
33
Rank
#810 / 919
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1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919
| For-Profit | $8,000 | Nicole Soto | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Abigail by Sweetwater Manor |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC
Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC
Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC
Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Tampa (Hyde Park) | - | No |
85
Facility
85
FL AVG
40
Rank
#67 / 1486
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Private / Shared Rooms | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
What neighborhood is Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild in?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is in the Lutz neighborhood of Lutz.
What languages are spoken at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
The team at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild speaks English.
Is Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild in a walkable area?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
According to FL state health department records, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild's license number is 12899.
When does Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild's license expires on December 7, 2026.
Does Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild on this page.
What payment types does Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild accept?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild accepts Insurance and/or HMO and VA.
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