Gold Choice Deltona

Overview of Gold Choice Deltona

Deltona Assisted Living & Memory Care is a vibrant senior living community in Deltona, Florida, offering a blend of assisted living and memory care services tailored for older adults. Designed to foster independence while ensuring comfort and safety, this community provides a nurturing environment where seniors can thrive. Their shared studios accommodate up to 88 people, and senior residents can enjoy a sprawling landscaped courtyard and a dedicated activity room for engaging pursuits. The community values transparency and simplicity in its services, offering comprehensive rate plans that cater to residents’ needs without hidden costs. With a commitment to enriching experiences, the community curates a diverse calendar of activities to suit residents’ preferences.

Additionally, being licensed for Medicaid and Veterans Benefits, Deltona Assisted Living & Memory Care ensures accessible and quality care for eligible residents. Prioritizing residents’ dignity, the facility enables the personalization of apartments, allowing residents to bring their furniture, adorn walls with cherished photos, and create a homely ambiance. The facility boasts a restaurant-style dining room, offering residents three meals daily. The separate memory care wing features its private courtyard. At the same time, shared spaces like their coffee bistro serve as communal hubs for socializing and relaxation within the community.

(386) 259-3860

96-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 5 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Litigation

IssuanceMarch 10, 2026

ExpirationJanuary 15, 2026

CountyVolusia

License Number13087

Gold Choice Deltona is legally operated by Deltona Alf Management, Llc, and administrated by Kelly Nicholson.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

96 units

Total beds

96 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Accept Medicaid

Large Landscaped Courtyard

Restaurant-Style Dining Room

Housekeeping & Linen Service

Three Levels Of Care

Specific ProgramsResident Services, Patriot Promotion & Medicaid, Full Activities & Events Calendar

Food DescriptionThree daily restaurant-style meals.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 14 citations 16 inspections 1 fine $3.1K fined

Inspection Score

10 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3.1k
vs $11.6k
↓ 74% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).

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 2018 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 23, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	14	33	This facility has 58% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 58% better Rank #201 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 201st 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2018.	1.8	4.1	This facility has 56% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 4.1).↓ 56% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.3	This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	16	26	This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 38% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	10	16	This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	63%	62%	This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #568 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th 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.

July 23, 2025 inspection included some deficiencies but also showed corrections and no deficiencies on multiple visits over time.
April 3, 2025 inspection cited three Class 3 deficiencies in resident care supervision, resident refund policy, and emergency management planning.
January 24, 2024 inspection found one Class 3 deficiency in staffing standards, indicating ongoing issues with staff coverage.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

4.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Deltona's city center to Gold Choice Deltona's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.84 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Fish Memorial)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Gold Choice Deltona?

The team at Gold Choice Deltona speaks English.

Who is the owner of Gold Choice Deltona?

The legal owner and operator of Gold Choice Deltona is Deltona Alf Management, Llc.

Is Gold Choice Deltona in a walkable area?

Gold Choice Deltona has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Gold Choice Deltona?

According to FL state health department records, Gold Choice Deltona's license number is 13087.

When does Gold Choice Deltona's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Gold Choice Deltona's license expires on January 15, 2026.

What payment types does Gold Choice Deltona accept?

Gold Choice Deltona accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Gold Choice Deltona operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Gold Choice Deltona is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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