Coral Oaks

Overview of Coral Oaks

Warm and inviting, Coral Oaks in the sunny Palm Harbor, FL, offers both independent and assisted living options in a vibrant community. Residents can enjoy the soothing ocean breeze while strolling through the beautiful courtyard garden. With activities like relaxing at nearby beaches, practicing their putting skills, or enjoying movies in the fully furnished theater, seniors can focus on the joys of life. The community’s welcoming atmosphere ensures that everyone feels right at home.

Dedicated to providing a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for its residents, Coral Oaks offers a range of amenities, including a pet-friendly dog park, outdoor heated pool, and restaurant-style dining, ensuring there’s always something to enjoy. Social gatherings, outings to local events, and wellness programs keep life exciting and purposeful, making each day a delightful experience for residents and their furry friends.

(727) 787-3333

101-bed community

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

37 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 70 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceApril 25, 2025

ExpirationApril 24, 2027

CountyPinellas

License Number7368

Coral Oaks is legally operated by Palm Harbor Slc Tenant Llc, and administrated by Heather Ortman.

Management CompanySH1 Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL MGMT LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

101 units

Total beds

101 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

ContactMr. Dave Shymkiw, Executive Director

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 17 citations 19 inspections

Inspection Score

14 points above 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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower 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 June 2, 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.	17	33	This facility has 48% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 48% better Rank #247 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 247th 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	1.2	2.4	This facility has 50% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 50% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.3	This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th 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.

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.	19	26	This facility has 27% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 27% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	21%	62%	This facility has 41 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 41% better Rank #99 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 99th 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.

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

The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025, reported no deficiencies and no complaints.
A single Class 4 deficiency for background screening was cited on July 16, 2018, but no further issues appeared in later inspections.
Prior complaint investigations from 2014 and 2018 each cited one deficiency but were followed by multiple inspections with no deficiencies reported.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Coral Oaks

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2.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Palm Harbor's city center to Coral Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.04 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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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

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


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