Gardens of Venice
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Venice, FL

Gardens of Venice

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Venice, FL
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Gardens of Venice accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Gardens of Venice

Gardens of Venice, situated amidst the picturesque landscapes of Venice, Florida, is a premier destination for seniors seeking a compassionate assisted living facility. With a commitment to excellence, Gardens provides residents with spacious living quarters, gourmet dining options, and a range of amenities designed to promote well-being and relaxation.

This assisted living home’s personalized care plans and dedicated staff ensure that each resident receives the assistance they need while maintaining their dignity and independence. Engaging activities and social events create a vibrant sense of community within the home, where residents can thrive and flourish in their golden years.

 

Bed community size
50-bed community Rank #769 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 769th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100 Rank #817 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 817th 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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceMarch 4, 2026
ExpirationMay 1, 2028
CountySarasota
License Number12423

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gardens of Venice is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Venissa Driggers.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Other Spanish

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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 2013 · 13 years of data 18 citations 23 inspections 2 fines $4.9K 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.

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)

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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 6 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% below)
• Citations per year (44% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Total inspections (12% below)
• Inspections with citations (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
Latest Inspection April 23, 2025 Routine

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. 1833 This facility has 45% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 45% better Rank #263 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 263rd 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 Info Average citations per year since 2013. 1.42.5 This facility has 44% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 44% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.81.3 This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #26 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 26th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2326 This facility has 12% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 12% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1016 This facility has 38% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 38% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 43%62% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better Rank #275 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 275th 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • April 23, 2025 routine inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • Past deficiencies involved medication assistance with self-administration and resident care supervision, with one background screening issue in 2016.
  • Deficiencies appeared intermittently from 2014 to 2022, mostly related to resident care and medication, showing recurring compliance challenges before recent clean inspections.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Places of interest near Gardens of Venice

Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Venice's city center to Gardens of Venice's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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

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91
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For-Profit-Greg Anderson1 Bed / 2 Bed-
AdviniaCare Venice
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108
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FL AVG 89
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Venice Assisted Living Facility, LLC
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 83
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55.1%
Facility 55.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
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The Windsor of Venice
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94
Facility 94
FL AVG 89
Rank #517 / 1074
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1
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Center Alf, LLC
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 83
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56.8%
Facility 56.8%
FL AVG 61.5%
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Gardens of Venice
AL
IL
Venice (Venice Groves)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 89
Rank #769 / 1074
No
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 40
Rank #817 / 1486
North Port Retirement Center, Inc
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
23
43.5%
Facility 43.5%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #275 / 919
18
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FL AVG 33
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0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #26 / 919
For-Profit$4,875Venissa DriggersStudio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Gardens of Venice is located in Venice, 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 Gardens of Venice

What neighborhood is Gardens of Venice in?

Gardens of Venice is in the Venice Groves neighborhood of Venice.

What languages are spoken at Gardens of Venice?

The team at Gardens of Venice speaks Creole, English, French, Other, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Gardens of Venice?

Gardens of Venice is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Venissa Driggers.

Is Gardens of Venice in a walkable area?

Gardens of Venice has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Gardens of Venice?

According to FL state health department records, Gardens of Venice's license number is 12423.

When does Gardens of Venice's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Gardens of Venice's license expires on May 1, 2028.

What payment types does Gardens of Venice accept?

Gardens of Venice accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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