Kare Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Orlando, FL

Kare Assisted Living

Assisted Living · Orlando, FL
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Kare Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Kare Assisted Living

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Kare Assisted Living, a distinct community in Orlando, FL, offering assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ welfare, a respectful and highly skilled team provides top-tier care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain independence in their golden years without hassles.

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Types of Care at Kare Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Bed community size
16-bed community Rank #889 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 889th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 57 / 100 Rank #392 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 392nd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 4, 2025
ExpirationJuly 3, 2027
CountyOrange
License Number11143

Ownership & Operating Entity

Kare Assisted Living is legally operated by Kare Assisted Living, Llc, and administrated by Sandra Matos.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
16 units
Total beds
16 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.

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 53 citations 27 inspections 5 fines $6.2K fined

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.

Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (61% above)
• Citations per year (59% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Total inspections (4% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above)
• Inspection citation rate (31% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection September 10, 2025 Monitor

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. 5333 This facility has 61% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 61% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2017. 5.93.7 This facility has 59% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5.9 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 59% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 21.3 This facility has 54% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2726 This facility has 4% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 4% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2216 This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 81%62% This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 19% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

KARE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC has undergone 27 inspections between 2013 and 2025, with all inspections resulting in deficiencies. The latest inspection on July 14, 2025, also cited deficiencies. A total of 53 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections, which fell into several common themes: building maintenance and physical plant issues, records and documentation problems, resident care and rights concerns, infection control lapses, and emergency planning shortcomings. The facility has made efforts to address these issues, with a status of "Deficiencies Corrected" following the latest inspection.

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Kare Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Kare Assisted Living is located in Orlando, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kare Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Kare Assisted Living in?

Kare Assisted Living is in the Lake Holden Shores neighborhood of Orlando.

What languages are spoken at Kare Assisted Living?

The team at Kare Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Is Kare Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Kare Assisted Living has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Kare Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license number is 11143.

When does Kare Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license expires on July 3, 2027.

Does Kare Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Kare Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Kare Assisted Living?

Sandra Matos is the administrator of Kare Assisted Living.

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