Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is an assisted living community in The Villages, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space, so it may suit someone who needs hands-on support without skilled nursing care. The community has 135 beds.
Restaurant-style dining offers meals prepared by a chef throughout the day, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., so residents can eat within that service window rather than at one fixed mealtime. Community Life and Life Enrichment are among the facility’s specific programs, and engaging activities give residents organized ways to spend their time; pets are also allowed, so a resident may keep a pet at the community. Payment options include Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Stanley H. Sternefeld is the administrator, and Retirement Three operates the community.
Community insights.
About this community
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Retirement Three LLC, and administered by Stanley H. Sternefeld.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
-
$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (49% below)
• Citations per inspection (28% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total citations
| 18 | 35 | This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 49% better Rank #250 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 250th 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
| 1.0 | 1.39 | 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 18 | 26 | 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 |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from The Villages's city center to Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps.
Calculate Travel Distance to Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
Add your location
Compare Assisted Living around the area
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
|
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.
|
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
85
Rank
#13 / 976 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
41
Rank
#680 / 1,332 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Royal Palms | AL | Ne Largo (Largo) | 225
Facility
225
FL AVG
85
Rank
#19 / 976 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
41
Rank
#261 / 1,332 | Regal Palms Limited Parnership | 25 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 907 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
85
Rank
#95 / 976 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
41
Rank
#209 / 1,332 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 907 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
85
Rank
#117 / 976 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
41
Rank
#972 / 1,332 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 907 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 907 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 907 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility | AL | The Villages | 135
Facility
135
FL AVG
85
Rank
#166 / 976 | Yes | - | Retirement Three LLC | 18 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 907 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#250 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Stanley H. Sternefeld | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility
What languages are spoken at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
The team at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility speaks English, French, Hebrew, Sign Language, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility is legally operated by Retirement Three LLC, and administered by Stanley H. Sternefeld.
What is the license number of Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
According to FL state health department records, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license number is 12670.
When does Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility's license expires on August 17, 2027.
How long has Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility been in business?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility?
Yes, Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accept?
Buffalo Crossings Assisted Living Facility accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
Guides for Better Senior Living
Care Cost Calculator: See Prices in Your Area
Assisted Living Explorer
Don’t Wait Too Long: 7 Red Flag Signs Your Parent Needs Assisted Living Now
The True Cost of Assisted Living in 2025 – And How Families Are Paying For It
Understanding Senior Living Costs: Pricing Models, Discounts & Financial Assistance





