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The Grove at Countryside
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Clearwater, FL
Beautifully landscaped outdoor garden area Fitness room with exercise equipment and colorful exercise balls A well-decorated living room in a senior care facility A modern bedroom with a bed and TV Bright common area with a grand piano and seating

The Grove at Countryside

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Clearwater, FL
2425 Mcmullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759 View map
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Overview of The Grove at Countryside

Enjoy unparalleled comfort and care in The Grove at Countryside, a trusted community in Clearwater, FL for residents looking to experience a seamless transition between care levels. This community provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care in its beautiful and modern campus. Those looking to enjoy a lifestyle of comfort and convenience have access to maintenance-free accommodations, resort-style amenities, and a full slate of engaging activities tailored to their preferences.

Residents who wish to maintain their level of independence while benefiting from extra care and attention are provided with a team of compassionate caregivers to support them with their daily living activities. Meanwhile, memory care residents are welcomed in a stimulating environment that promotes cognitive improvement and preservation of dignity and independence. From personalized care to comprehensive wellness programs and delectable dining experiences, The Grove at Countryside has it all for a fulfilling retirement experience.

Facility Direct Line (727) 758-7945
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 131 Rank #183 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 183rd 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #234 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th 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
IssuanceDecember 27, 2024
ExpirationDecember 29, 2026
CountyPinellas
License Number13954

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Grove at Countryside is legally operated by Vc Csh, LLC, and administered by Kelsey Dirusso.

Management CompanySSL CLE MANAGEMENT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
131 units
Total beds
131 units

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.

Legal Actions Info Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $0
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 100% lower than FL avg

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. 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (94% below)
• Citations per inspection (28% 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. 235 This facility has 94% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 94% better Rank #15 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 15th 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. 1.01.39 This facility has 28% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 28% better Rank #153 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd 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. 226 This facility has had 92% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (2 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 356.6 / 412 / 580 / 590 / 630 / 872 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Activities in this home

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

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Address 6.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Clearwater's city center to The Grove at Countryside'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.
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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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Grand Villa of Clearwater
AL
IL
MC
RC
Clearwater
220
Facility 220
FL AVG 85
Rank #23 / 976
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 41
Rank #623 / 1,332
Gv Clearwater, LLC58
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #379 / 907
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 33
Rank #742 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$5,000Dawn WinderStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Grove at Countryside
AL
IL
MC
Clearwater
131
Facility 131
FL AVG 85
Rank #183 / 976
No
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 41
Rank #234 / 1,332
Vc Csh, LLC2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 907
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #15 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Kelsey DirussoStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Elison Senior Living at Pinecrest
AL
IL
MC
Largo
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 976
Yes
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 41
Rank #504 / 1,332
Bishop Pinecrest Lessee LLC40
65%
Facility 65%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #583 / 907
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$500Rebecca S PorterStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Wickshire Countryside
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Clearwater
119
Facility 119
FL AVG 85
Rank #266 / 976
Yes
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,022 / 1,332
Wickshire Countryside Opco LLC40
63%
Facility 63%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #553 / 907
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #561 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$3,000Faythe M AskewStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Seasons Largo
AL
MC
RC
Clearwater
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 85
Rank #445 / 976
No
78
Facility 78
FL AVG 41
Rank #110 / 1,332
Delta Healthcare II, LLC30
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #379 / 907
32
Facility 32
FL AVG 33
Rank #493 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$5,750Christian Haskins-A+

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Grove at Countryside is located in Clearwater, 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).
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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 The Grove at Countryside

What languages are spoken at The Grove at Countryside?

The team at The Grove at Countryside speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Grove at Countryside?

The Grove at Countryside is legally operated by Vc Csh, LLC, and administered by Kelsey Dirusso.

Is The Grove at Countryside in a walkable area?

The Grove at Countryside has a walk score of 66. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of The Grove at Countryside?

According to FL state health department records, The Grove at Countryside's license number is 13954.

When does The Grove at Countryside's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Grove at Countryside's license expires on December 29, 2026.

Are pets allowed at The Grove at Countryside?

No, The Grove at Countryside has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does The Grove at Countryside accept?

The Grove at Countryside accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Other.

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