The Beacon Breeze
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL

The Beacon Breeze

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL
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Overview of The Beacon Breeze

The Beacon is a serene community located in Gulf Breeze, FL that provides specialized assisted living with memory care services. The staff understands the importance of addressing the emotional, spiritual, mental, and social needs of each resident. The secure environment prioritizes safety and comfort, with a compassionate and dedicated staff being attentive to all resident needs. The core mission at The Beacon revolves around resident well-being, achieved through a unique blend of personalized care plans, and an active lifestyle.

For seniors desiring an independent and fulfilling lifestyle for assisted senior living, The Beacon’s assisted living program provides spacious living areas. Residents can personalize their apartments with cherished décor, creating a familiar and comfortable haven. A dedicated staff is available to assist with daily living tasks, ensuring a carefree and secure environment. Residents can also take advantage of on-site amenities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. From engaging fitness classes to social events and exciting outings, The Beacon encourages residents to stay connected and participate in activities they enjoy.

Bed community size
120-bed community Rank #253 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd out of 1,058 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #915 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 915th out of 1,427 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.
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
IssuanceDecember 17, 2025
ExpirationDecember 16, 2027
CountySanta Rosa
License Number11456

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Beacon Breeze is legally operated by Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp, and administered by Nelson Ford.

Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
120 units
Total beds
120 units

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.

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (40% 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. 5635 This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 60% worse Rank #751 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 751st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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. 1.11.4 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th out of 906 homes we track 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. 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. 5226 This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Florida average (52 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1816 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 35%58% This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 906 homes we track 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. 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.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 345 / 420 / 468 / 612 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

Studio
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1 / 4
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345 - 612 sq. ft
1 Bed
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1 / 4
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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Beacon Breeze

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Places of interest near The Beacon Breeze

Address 7.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Gulf Breeze's city center to The Beacon Breeze's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Rosa Beach

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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach
AL
IL
MC
RC
Santa Rosa Beach
125
Facility 125
FL AVG 88
Rank #237 / 1,058
Yes
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,159 / 1,427
205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC10
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #203 / 906
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #105 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Stacie WebbSuite
The Beacon Breeze
AL
MC
RC
Gulf Breeze
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
No
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 42
Rank #915 / 1,427
Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp52
35%
Facility 35%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #158 / 906
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 33
Rank #751 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$20,000Nelson FordStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Beacon Breeze is located in Gulf Breeze, 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 The Beacon Breeze

What languages are spoken at The Beacon Breeze?

The team at The Beacon Breeze speaks English.

Who is the owner of The Beacon Breeze?

The Beacon Breeze is legally operated by Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp, and administered by Nelson Ford.

Is The Beacon Breeze in a walkable area?

The Beacon Breeze has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Beacon Breeze?

According to FL state health department records, The Beacon Breeze's license number is 11456.

When does The Beacon Breeze's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Beacon Breeze's license expires on December 16, 2027.

How long has The Beacon Breeze been in business?

The Beacon Breeze has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Beacon Breeze?

No, The Beacon Breeze has a no-pet policy.

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