Abide n’ Love
Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL

Abide n’ Love

Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL

Overview of Abide N’ Love

Cherish every moment of your best years with the astounding senior living community of Abide ‘N’ Love in Hester Avenue, Southeast Palm Bay, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The community strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with a dedicated and well-trained team delivering the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7. Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Abide ‘N’ Love taking care of the household responsibilities and other mundane activities.

Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, the community conducts enriching activities and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Enjoy mealtimes with friends with diverse dining options that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Abide ‘N’ Love is great for seniors looking to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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5-bed community Rank #1030 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1030th out of 1,058 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 31, 2025
ExpirationDecember 30, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number12731

Ownership & Operating Entity

Abide n’ Love is legally operated by Zion's Ii Assisted Living Facility, Inc, and administered by Sheron Whyne.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% 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. 735 This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 80% better Rank #77 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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. 0.81.3 This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #11 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 11th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 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. 926 This facility has had 65% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (9 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 65% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 416 This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 44%62% This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #262 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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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Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Bay's city center to Abide n’ Love's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Palm Bay

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
A&J Assisted Living I
AL
RC
Palm Bay
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,383 / 1,427
A & J Alf Of Florida, Inc. II8
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 906
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #91 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Angella Rudeen BrownSemi-Private / Private Rooms
Jennifer’s Place LLC
AL
Palm Bay
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 42
Rank #612 / 1,427
Jennifer's Place LLC5
60%
Facility 60%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #505 / 906
8
Facility 8
FL AVG 33
Rank #91 / 906
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #722 / 906
For-Profit-Francis LackoPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms
Abide n’ Love
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1,030 / 1,058
No-Zion's II Assisted Living Facility, Inc9
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #262 / 906
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit$500Sheron Whyne-
Beloved Senior Living
AL
MC
RESC
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1,030 / 1,058
No
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,383 / 1,427
Beloved Senior Living LLC5
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #203 / 906
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 33
Rank #40 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Heather Simpson-NavarrePrivate Rooms
A & C Living Faith Home LLC
AL
IL
MC
NH
Palm Bay
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 88
Rank #1,030 / 1,058
No
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
A & C Living Faith Home LLC4
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #326 / 906
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 33
Rank #30 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Carline Jean LouisPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Abide n’ Love is located in Palm Bay, 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 Abide n’ Love

What languages are spoken at Abide n’ Love?

The team at Abide n’ Love speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Abide n’ Love?

Abide n’ Love is legally operated by Zion's Ii Assisted Living Facility, Inc, and administered by Sheron Whyne.

What is the license number of Abide n’ Love?

According to FL state health department records, Abide n’ Love's license number is 12731.

When does Abide n’ Love's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Abide n’ Love's license expires on December 30, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Abide n’ Love?

No, Abide n’ Love has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Abide n’ Love accept?

Abide n’ Love accepts Medicaid.

Does Abide n’ Love operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Abide n’ Love is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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