A Place Like Home

Overview of A Place Like Home

A Place Like Home, located in Palm Bay, FL, like its name suggests, is a senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services in a home-like environment. This senior care home provides personalized care, and discreet and dignified personal assistance with daily living activities as needed. Their personalized care plans begin with an assessment to ensure that they will be able to provide the right care services and amenities the residents would need.

Part of their assisted living and memory care services and amenities include, three home cooked meals per day, as well as snacks, housekeeping and laundry services to keep the place spotless and safe for everyone, as well as medication management. They also curate programs specifically designed to help residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, helping them stay physically and mentally active, while in the comfort and care of a secure environment.

Types of Care at A Place Like Home

Assisted Living Memory Care

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 23 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 17, 2025

ExpirationMarch 16, 2027

CountyBrevard

License Number11499

RCFE NumberAL11499

A Place Like Home is legally operated by A Place Like Home Alf Inc, and administrated by Diane M Walker.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

6 units

Total beds

6 units

Staffing

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

Specific ProgramsAbout Our Food, About Our Home, Our Care and Services, Safety First, Respect Your Elders, Photo Gallery, Around Home, Birthdays and Holidays, Dinner and Dancing, Outings

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 71 citations 34 inspections 14 fines $22.4K fined

Inspection Score

Well below the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
14
vs 5 avg
↑ 180% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$22.4k
vs $11.6k
↑ 93% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).

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 2020 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 19, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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.	71	33	This facility has 115% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 115% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	11.8	5.5	This facility has 115% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11.8 vs. FL avg 5.5).↑ 115% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.1	1.3	This facility has 62% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 62% worse

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.	34	26	This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 31% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	32	16	This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 100% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	94%	62%	This facility has 32 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (94% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 32% worse

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

A PLACE LIKE HOME ALF, INC was inspected on 2025-08-19, with a report indicating that deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from 2012-11-27 to 2025-08-19, the facility underwent a total of 33 inspections, all of which resulted in deficiencies being identified. In addition to these findings, a total of 71 line-item deficiencies were noted across various inspection types, including standard and complaint-based evaluations. Common themes emerged from these inspections, focusing on building maintenance and physical plant issues, as well as concerns related to records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Diane Walker

Administrator

Diane Walker serves as the Administrator at A Place Like Home, bringing a warm and professional approach to a smaller community setting. She supports a homey atmosphere that encourages family-like connections and personalized attention, ensuring residents experience a pleasant and worry-free time.

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Yoga

2.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Palm Bay's city center to A Place Like Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.62 miles to nearest hospital (Health First Palm Bay 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

Compare Memory Care around Palm Bay

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

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Palm Bay Memory Care	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Palm Bay	98	Yes	40	Palm Bay Mc, LLC	39	89.7% Facility 89.7% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #887 / 918	71 Facility 71 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #823 / 918	1.8 Facility 1.8 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #811 / 918	For-Profit	$48,875	Kimberly Simmons	Studio / 1 Bed
A Place Like Home	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Palm Bay	6	No	23	A Place Like Home Alf Inc	34	94.1% Facility 94.1% FL AVG 52.9% Rank #910 / 918	71 Facility 71 FL AVG 34.4 Rank #823 / 918	2.1 Facility 2.1 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #859 / 918	For-Profit	$22,400	Diane M Walker	Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Riverview Senior Resort	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Palm Bay (Cape Malabar)	-	Yes	10	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Studio / 1 Bed

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What languages are spoken at A Place Like Home?

The team at A Place Like Home speaks English.

Who is the owner of A Place Like Home?

The legal owner and operator of A Place Like Home is A Place Like Home Alf Inc.

Is A Place Like Home in a walkable area?

A Place Like Home has a walk score of 23. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of A Place Like Home?

According to FL state health department records, A Place Like Home's license number is 11499.

When does A Place Like Home's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, A Place Like Home's license expires on March 16, 2027.

What payment types does A Place Like Home accept?

A Place Like Home accepts Medicaid and VA.

Does A Place Like Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

A Place Like Home is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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