Starlight at Deland

Starlight at Deland

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Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Starlight at Deland

Located in the serene area in Deland, Florida, Starlight at Deland is a dependable senior living community that offers comprehensive assisted living services in a loving environment that fosters a worry-free lifestyle. A well-trained team of caregivers are always available to offer an array of convenient services and assistance, including meal preparation, feeding assistance, housekeeping, medication management, and other medical services. As a family-owned community, Starlight at Deland guarantees an intimate and family-like environment that focuses on making deep connections with residents for better delivery of care.

Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the right amount of support and the care they need with personalized care plans that are curated after a thorough assessment. With most of the tedious chores handled by a dedicated care team, residents can freely focus on their enjoyment and well-being. At Starlight at Deland, residents enjoy a living environment and care services that allow them to live freely and happily.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 9 Rank #818 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 818th out of 976 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #1308 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1308th out of 1,332 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMay 6, 2024
CountyVolusia
License Number11216

Ownership & Operating Entity

Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC, and administered by Runell Gordon.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
9 units
Total beds
9 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Sign Language

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (20% above)
• Citations per inspection (65% above)
• Inspection citation rate (43% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4235 This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 20% worse Rank #631 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 631st out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.31.39 This facility has 65% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 65% worse Rank #861 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 861st out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1826 This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (18 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1516 This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83%58% This facility has 25 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 25% worse Rank #831 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 831st out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Deland's city center to Starlight at Deland's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Grand Villa of DeLand
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Deland
170
Facility 170
FL AVG 85
Rank #79 / 976
No
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 41
Rank #606 / 1,332
Gv Deland, LLC15
47%
Facility 47%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #301 / 907
17
Facility 17
FL AVG 33
Rank #233 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$2,500Keith FediganStudio / 1 Bed
Starlight at Deland
AL
Deland
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 85
Rank #818 / 976
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,308 / 1,332
Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC18
83%
Facility 83%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #831 / 907
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 907
2.3
Facility 2.3
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #861 / 907
For-Profit$5,250Runell GordonPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Starlight at Deland is located in DeLand, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Starlight at Deland

What languages are spoken at Starlight at Deland?

The team at Starlight at Deland speaks English and Sign Language.

Who is the owner of Starlight at Deland?

Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC, and administered by Runell Gordon.

Is Starlight at Deland in a walkable area?

Starlight at Deland has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Starlight at Deland?

According to FL state health department records, Starlight at Deland's license number is 11216.

Are pets allowed at Starlight at Deland?

No, Starlight at Deland has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Starlight at Deland accept?

Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.

Does Starlight at Deland operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Starlight at Deland is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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