Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence

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Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence

Good Sam’s Assisted Living Residence opens an inviting home where seniors can flourish in a positive and supportive environment. This community not only offers essential services such as assistive care, short-term and long-term care, respite care, adult day programs, and hospice support but also ensures the utmost safety and security for its residents. Families can place their trust in the dedicated staff, knowing their loved ones are in capable hands.

Within the six-bed community, residents can enjoy the privacy of fully furnished individual rooms and indulge in nutritious daily meals prepared with care. What also sets the home apart is its vibrant ambiance, enabling members of the community to engage in a variety of social activities, religious services, and enriching experiences that promote a sense of belonging. Operated by a compassionate family, Good Sam’s Assisted Living Residence serves as a warm and intimate abode where seniors can receive personalized care and attention.
Assisted Living Facility #10049

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #914 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1244 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1244th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Awards

Best of Palm Coast for Assistive Care in 2023 and 2024

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceFebruary 28, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 27, 2027
CountyFlagler
License Number10049

Ownership & Operating Entity

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence is legally operated by Good Sam's Assisted Living Residence, LLC, and administered by Leanne Judith Fermin-Ostrin.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
6 units
Total beds
6 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Italian

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Religious Services
Fully Furnished Private Rooms
Specific ProgramsAssistive Care, Long & Short Term Care, Adult Day Program, Hospice Support
Religious Services
Touring Hours9AM-9PM everyday

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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 These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 43 citations 14 inspections 1 fine $500 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.

1 point below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #552 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 552nd out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 82 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 1 point 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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Citations per inspection (138% above)
• Inspection citation rate (15% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (38% 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. 4333 This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 30% worse Rank #645 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 645th 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. 3.11.3 This facility has 138% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 138% worse Rank #896 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 896th 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. 1426 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (14 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer
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. 71%62% This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 9% worse Rank #693 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 693rd 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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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Judy Fermin-Ostrin

Administrator

30 years of experience

Judy Fermin-Ostrin is the Administrator of Good Sam's Assisted Living Residence, overseeing all day-to-day operations. With nearly 30 years in healthcare, including leadership roles in nursing homes, hospitals, and clinics, she brings extensive experience. Judy is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition from CUNY Brooklyn College. She is also active in her community as a ministry director and volunteer.

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Address 1.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Coast's city center to Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Palm Coast

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.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Sancerre at Palm Coast
AL
MC
Palm Coast
116
Facility 116
FL AVG 88
Rank #333 / 1,058
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 42
Rank #449 / 1,427
Nxc Palm Coast Operator LLC
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #101 / 901
8
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #744 / 906
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 33
Rank #62 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #12 / 906
For-Profit-Danny WeeseStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA
Gold Choice Palm Coast Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Palm Coast
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
No-1031Cf Palm Coast Mt LLC
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 83
Rank #578 / 901
13
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #398 / 906
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$20,000Dawn Ella MoorePrivate Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA
The Windsor of Palm Coast
AL
MC
Palm Coast
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 88
Rank #507 / 1,058
Yes
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Town Court Alf LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #473 / 901
24
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #327 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$3,625Naomi Peacock1 BedA+
Brookdale Palm Coast
AL
Palm Coast
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,034 / 1,427
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc
96
Facility 96
FL AVG 83
Rank #101 / 901
19
32%
Facility 32%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #140 / 906
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #277 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Pamela BooneSuiteA+
Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence
AL
Palm Coast (Belle Terre)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Good Sam's Assisted Living Residence, LLC
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 83
Rank #552 / 901
14
71%
Facility 71%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #693 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
3.1
Facility 3.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #896 / 906
For-Profit$500Leanne Judith Fermin-OstrinPrivate Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence is located in Palm Coast, 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 Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence

What neighborhood is Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence in?

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence is in the Belle Terre neighborhood of Palm Coast.

What languages are spoken at Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence?

The team at Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence speaks Creole, English, French, and Italian.

Is Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence in a walkable area?

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence?

According to FL state health department records, Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence's license number is 10049.

When does Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence's license expires on February 27, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence?

No, Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence accept?

Good Sam‘s Assisted Living Residence accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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