The Bridges
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Riverview, FL
The Bridges
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Riverview, FL
The Bridges accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of The Bridges
The Bridges is a 101-bed for-profit assisted living and independent senior residence operated by Sweet Water Grand LLC and managed by administrator Kristy Tuttle. The community features 24-hour staffing, licensed nursing, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Serving residents utilizing Medicaid, private insurance, and VA benefits, the facility employs English and Spanish-speaking staff. Daily operations include a chef-led dining program alongside varied activities like fitness classes, gardening, and organized social outings.
Regulatory histories over eight years show 33 deficiencies documented across 29 inspections, which averages to 2.4 infractions annually. While this total volume is 48% lower than the state average, every historical inspection resulted in at least one citation, creating a zero citations-per-inspection rate during those oversight periods. Recurrent issues historically involved medication assistance, staff training, records documentation, and dietary standards. Although the facility has undergone an elevated number of inspections relative to state averages, it has received zero fines or enforcement actions. Furthermore, a recent January 2025 complaint investigation resulted in zero deficiencies, indicating a shift toward stronger compliance.
Families researching senior housing options may want to monitor whether this recent positive trajectory is maintained in future state evaluations. Reviewing the facility’s progress on medication management and staff training protocols directly with the administration can provide reassurance regarding current care quality. This step helps ensure that historical operational challenges do not conflict with the level of assistance a relative requires.
101-bed community Rank #435 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 435th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
2 years in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #540 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 25, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 24, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number11670
The Bridges is legally operated by Sweet Water Grand Llc, and administered by Kristy Tuttle.
Management CompanySENIOR CARE CONSULTING AND FINANCE, LLC
Owner NameSweet Water Grand LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
101 units
Total beds
101 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactMs. Donna Steiermann, Administrator
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
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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
37 citations
32 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
8 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #281 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 281st out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 8 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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.
Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% above)
• Citations per year (11% above)
• Total inspections (23% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (45% below)
• Total citations (12% above)
• Citations per year (11% above)
• Total inspections (23% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (45% below)
Latest Inspection
January 22, 2025
Complaint
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 33 | This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #573 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2017.
| 4.1 | 3.7 | This facility has 11% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 11% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 32 | 26 | This facility has 23% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 23% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 34% | 62% | This facility has 28 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 28% better Rank #172 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 172nd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- January 22, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies.
- September 11, 2024 complaint inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for medication assistance with self-administration.
- October 16, 2023 routine inspection found five Class 3 deficiencies in admissions, medication administration, records, staff training, and dietary standards.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Bridges
1.8 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridges
What languages are spoken at The Bridges?
The team at The Bridges speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Bridges?
The Bridges is legally operated by Sweet Water Grand Llc, and administered by Kristy Tuttle.
Is The Bridges in a walkable area?
The Bridges has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Bridges?
According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license number is 11670.
When does The Bridges's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license expires on September 24, 2027.
What payment types does The Bridges accept?
The Bridges accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.
Does The Bridges operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
The Bridges is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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