Cloudberry Lodge

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Brandon, FL

CMS overall rating

3918 S Kings Ave, Brandon, FL 33511 View map

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Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, Medicare, and private pay.

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Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Cloudberry Lodge

Located just east of downtown Tampa, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon emerges as a cherished haven for those searching for comfort, companionship, and dedicated care, specializing in assisted living, respite, and adult day care. At Cloudberry Lodge, the atmosphere radiates warmth, and the concept of family embraces everyone who steps through its doors. Assisted Living here is more than a service; it’s a personalized journey. Whether residents seek independence or require assistance with daily activities, compassionate caregivers offer support whenever needed. Within this vibrant community, each day unfolds as a tapestry of activities catering to diverse tastes. Yet, solitude is equally cherished, with residents encouraged to savor quiet moments within their personal space. Cloudberry Lodge extends beyond the present, offering a continuum of care that evolves with residents’ needs, ensuring a consistent level of support. Nestled in the heart of Brandon, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon eagerly awaits, ready to embrace new chapters and create lasting memories for those who choose to make it their home.

(813) 662-1535

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 20m per day

This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)

vs Florida avg

-17%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	29m per day	▼ 35% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	43m per day	▼ 9% State avg: 47m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 0m per day	▼ 14% State avg: 2h 20m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	2h 59m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 3h 32m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	0m per day	▼ 100% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	22m per day	▼ 31% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

42 days

79-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 11 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

95%

Higher than the Florida average: 84.3%

Occupied beds

75 / 79

Average occupied beds in Florida homes 108 beds

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 1, 2024

ExpirationNovember 30, 2026

CountyHillsborough

License Number9059

Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa Llc, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

79 units

Total beds

79 units

Staffing

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

Creole English Spanish

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 48 citations 42 inspections 7 fines $24.7K fined

Inspection Score

16 points below 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
7
vs 5 avg
↑ 40% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$24.7k
vs $11.6k
↑ 112% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection May 23, 2025

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	48	33	This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #711 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 711th 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	3.4	2.4	This facility has 42% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 42% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.1	1.3	This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	42	26	This facility has 62% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 62% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	26	16	This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	62%	62%	This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Florida average (62 vs. FL avg 62).— At avg Rank #561 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 561st 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.

The most recent inspections on January 27, 2025, and May 23, 2025, found no deficiencies during routine and other inspections.
A single Class 3 deficiency related to physical plant safety was cited on August 9, 2023, with no further deficiencies noted afterward.
Past inspections showed repeated deficiencies in resident care, staffing, training, and emergency planning, including severity 1 and 2 citations between 2019 and 2020.

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Inspections since 2020

Total health inspections 8

Florida average 4.3

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection

4.25

Florida average 4.48

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

22 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 11 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8

Serious health citations

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations Florida average: 0.8

0 serious citations Florida average: 0.4

34 moderate citations Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations Florida average: 0.2

Citations history (last 6 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 05, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 08, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Oct 08, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 07, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 143

Employees 142

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 1.20 : 1

18% fewer staff per resident than Florida average

Avg staff/day 50

Average shift 8.1 hours

0% compared with Florida average

Total staff hours (quarter) 37,181

Nursing staff breakdown

8.5 hours

9.5 hours

7.9 hours

Contractor staffing

216 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	84	0	84	21,458	92	100%	7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse	19	0	19	5,825	92	100%	9.5
Registered Nurse	13	0	13	3,882	92	100%	8.5
RN Director of Nursing	4	0	4	1,926	67	73%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	3	0	3	1,555	74	80%	7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	1,007	68	74%	7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	10	0	10	534	63	68%	7.8
Administrator	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	250	33	36%	7.6
Medical Director	0	1	1	216	66	72%	3.3

84 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

13 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

4 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 73%

3 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 80%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 74%

10 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 68%

1 Administrator

% of Days 72%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 36%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 72%

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Total fines amount $7K

90% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 2

24% fewer fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $7K

Florida average $72K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Aug 28, 2023

$4K

Civil Money Penalty Aug 28, 2023

$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 10.0

35% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score 11.9

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.2%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened 14.4%

11% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.0%

19% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury 2.7%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 11.9%

122% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight 11.0%

83% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use 2.4%

70% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.7%

6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.8%

44% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

73% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Total residents 119

Medicare

17.6% of residents

Medicaid

36.1% of residents

Private pay or other

46.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Cloudberry Lodge from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 144.1% ↑ 55.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $301.0K ↑ ~$1.1M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $6.0M ↑ ~$842.9K vs 2022

Operating Margin 2.2% ↑ 9.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.4%	96.9%	92.1%	95.6%	95.0%	93.0%	92.0%	94.2%	93.8%	89.1%	89.1%	144.1%
Beds	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	120	79
Net Income	-$302,493	$222,385	-$298,021	$498,112	$407,303	$666,260	$136,587	$1,077,453	$936,044	$292,153	-$525,502	$324,768
Gross Revenue	$8,211,190	$14,197,776	$15,490,999	$13,534,569	$14,063,977	$13,579,395	$14,356,948	$15,545,740	$16,049,847	$16,839,873	$16,264,817	$20,568,735
Operating Expenses	$7,228,134	$12,115,482	$11,717,178	$11,859,119	$11,470,578	$10,832,345	$11,227,523	$11,466,752	$11,111,200	$11,701,200	$12,047,767	$13,237,930
Net Patient Income	-$314,988	$218,564	-$298,782	$492,214	$405,617	$665,363	$135,431	$1,085,908	$722,493	-$224,622	-$807,742	$301,018
Net Patient Revenue	$6,913,146	$12,334,046	$11,418,396	$12,351,333	$11,876,195	$11,497,708	$11,362,954	$12,552,660	$11,833,693	$11,476,578	$11,240,025	$13,538,948
Payroll Costs	$2,539,282	$4,044,723	$4,122,902	$4,279,858	$4,144,795	$4,137,016	$4,723,513	$4,937,449	$5,025,610	$5,084,600	$5,169,690	$6,012,631
Operating Margin %	-4.6%	1.8%	-2.6%	4.0%	3.4%	5.8%	1.2%	8.7%	6.1%	-2.0%	-7.2%	2.2%
Medicare %	24.8%	23.3%	20.2%	19.8%	17.2%	13.8%	16.0%	15.3%	13.3%	16.7%	16.4%	18.2%
Medicaid %	57.3%	54.1%	59.1%	61.1%	65.7%	68.0%	66.6%	61.7%	64.6%	65.3%	65.5%	51.3%
Private %	17.9%	22.6%	20.7%	19.1%	17.1%	18.2%	17.4%	22.9%	22.1%	18.0%	18.2%	30.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$287	$291	$283	$295	$286	$282	$282	$304	$287	$294	$288	$326
Cost/Day	$300	$285	$290	$283	$276	$266	$279	$278	$270	$300	$309	$319
Avg Length of Stay	65.8 days	68.1 days	66.7 days	58.8 days	68.4 days	81.6 days	67.1 days	61.0 days	64.7 days	83.6 days	85.6 days	52.3 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 11/2023.

Net patient revenue

$5.5M

Net patient income

$111.2K

Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.

Net patient revenue

$5.5M

Net patient income

$111.2K

Other income

$24.6K

Payroll costs

$2.5M 45.4% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$2.9M

Total costs

$5.4M

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (73% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 28 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 23%

Private pay 73%

Medicaid 4%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 11%

Private pay 64%

Medicaid 25%

Activities in this home

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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


Cloudberry Lodge	AL NH	Brandon	-	79 Facility 79 FL AVG 89 Rank #600 / 1074	-	11 Facility 11 FL AVG 40 Rank #1244 / 1486	-
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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

What languages are spoken at Cloudberry Lodge?

The team at Cloudberry Lodge speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Cloudberry Lodge?

The legal owner and operator of Cloudberry Lodge is Caring Heart Tampa Llc.

Is Cloudberry Lodge in a walkable area?

Cloudberry Lodge has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Cloudberry Lodge?

According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license number is 9059.

When does Cloudberry Lodge's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Cloudberry Lodge?

Cloudberry Lodge's occupancy is 95%.

What payment types does Cloudberry Lodge accept?

Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and VA.

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Cloudberry Lodge

Overview of Cloudberry Lodge

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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License Details

Ownership & Operating Entity

Type Of Units

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Languages Spoken

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Inspection History

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

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.

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

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

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)

Citations history (last 6 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

84 Certified Nursing Assistant

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

13 Registered Nurse

4 RN Director of Nursing

3 Mental Health Service Worker

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

10 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Administrator

2 Nurse Practitioner

1 Medical Director

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Admissions

Discharges

Activities in this home

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

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