Palm Cottages of Rockledge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rockledge, FL

Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rockledge, FL

Overview of Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Palm Cottages at Rockledge Florida provides a comfortable community in their assisted living and memory care housing options. The team of dedicated professionals aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. The home strives to provide a safe and secure environment that allows residents to feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay. They hope for residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen only at the Palm Cottages.

Management promotes an active lifestyle for all residents which is why they provide on-site and off-site activities, religious activities, and fitness activities; as well as receive services to ease their day-to-day living such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation, concierge, and dining service– to name a few.

Bed community size
112-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 24, 2024
ExpirationOctober 23, 2026
CountyBrevard
License Number9987

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is legally operated by Palm Cottage Operator, LLC, and administered by Carola Gonzales.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
112 units
Private
112 units
Total beds
112 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Extended Congregate Care
Respite Stays

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsInclusive Services

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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 2022 · 4 years of data 123 citations 78 inspections 19 fines $38.1K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

21 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #864 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 864th out of 901 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 62 out of 100. Letter grade D-. 21 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (273% above)
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
• Inspections with citations (263% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 12333 This facility has 273% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (123 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 273% worse Rank #897 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 897th out of 906 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.61.3 This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #722 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd out of 906 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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. 7826 This facility has had 200% more total inspections than the Florida average (78 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 5816 This facility has 263% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 263% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 74%62% This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 12% worse Rank #733 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 733rd out of 906 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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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Minimum Age: 55

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No pets allowed

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is located in Rockledge, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Palm Cottages of Rockledge

What neighborhood is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is in the Admiralty Lakes Townhomes neighborhood of Rockledge.

Who is the owner of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is legally operated by Palm Cottage Operator, LLC, and administered by Carola Gonzales.

Is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in a walkable area?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license number is 9987.

When does Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expires on October 23, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

No, Palm Cottages of Rockledge has a no-pet policy.

Does Palm Cottages of Rockledge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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