Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Saint Augustine, FL

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Saint Augustine, FL

Overview of Riverside Cottages @ the Shores

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores provides assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Saint Augustine, FL. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The community has 72 beds, giving families a clear sense of its available residential capacity without indicating a particular community size. Riverside Cottages @ the Shores opened in 2006, and Lovettie Emily Wesee serves as the administrator. The community may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could include supervision for dementia or a temporary stay for caregiver relief.

A Walk Score of 93 out of 100 makes the area a walker’s paradise, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives may be able to get out independently. Executive chef prepared meals give residents access to chef-prepared dining, while on-site barber and beautician visits provide personal grooming services within the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 72 Rank #543 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 543rd 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 Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #21 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st 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
IssuanceFebruary 10, 2026
ExpirationSeptember 2, 2028
CountySt. Johns
License Number12763

Ownership & Operating Entity

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC is legally operated by Riverside Cottages @ The Shores, LLC, and administered by Lovettie Emily Wesee.

Owner NameRiverside Cottages @ The Shores, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
72 units
Total beds
72 units

Staffing

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

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Wi-Fi
Internet Access
Cable Tv
Housekeeping
Laundry
Executive Chef Prepared Meals
Specific ProgramsFacilities & Amenities

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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 (74% below)
• Citations per inspection (42% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (5% 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. 935 This facility has 74% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 74% better Rank #105 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 105th 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. 0.81.39 This facility has 42% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 42% better Rank #11 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 11th 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. 1126 This facility has had 58% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (11 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 616 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 55%58% This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 3% better Rank #413 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 413th 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.

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Saint Augustine's city center to Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC'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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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.
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.
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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 LLC27
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$1,500Kimberly AdamsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Summit of Citrus Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hernando
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 85
Rank #33 / 976
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 41
Rank #776 / 1,332
Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC16
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #98 / 907
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #187 / 907
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 907
For-Profit$500Kimberly HusungStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Masonic Home of Florida
AL
NH
SNF
Saint Petersburg
102
Facility 102
FL AVG 85
Rank #351 / 976
No
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 41
Rank #26 / 1,332
The Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Of Free And Accepted Masons Of Florida21
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #116 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
Non-Profit$375Roy Daniel Newland-A-
Benton House of Port Orange
AL
MC
RC
Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 85
Rank #496 / 976
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,308 / 1,332
Sonida Port Orange, LLC7
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 907
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Daniel Jose SalinasStudio / 1 BedA
Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC
AL
MC
RC
Saint Augustine
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 85
Rank #543 / 976
No
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 41
Rank #21 / 1,332
Riverside Cottages @ The Shores, LLC11
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #413 / 907
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 907
For-Profit-Lovettie Emily Wesee--

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC

What languages are spoken at Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC?

The team at Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC speaks English.

Is Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC in a walkable area?

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC has a walk score of 93. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC?

According to FL state health department records, Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC's license number is 12763.

When does Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC's license expires on September 2, 2028.

Are pets allowed at Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC?

No, Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC accept?

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC accepts Other.

Does Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Riverside Cottages @ the Shores, LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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