A Place Like Home
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL

A Place Like Home

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Respite Care · Palm Bay, FL
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A Place Like Home accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #930 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 23 / 100 Rank #1034 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1034th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 17, 2025
ExpirationMarch 16, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number11499
RCFE NumberAL11499

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

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.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAround Home, Birthdays and Holidays, Dinner and Dancing, Outings

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

24 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #874 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 874th 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: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 24 points 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 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 6 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (115% above)
• Citations per year (115% above)
• Citations per inspection (62% above)
• Total inspections (31% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
• Inspection citation rate (52% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection August 19, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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. 7133 This facility has 115% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (71 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 115% worse Rank #824 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 824th 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 2020. 11.85.5 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 2.11.3 This facility has 62% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 62% worse Rank #860 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 860th 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. 3426 This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 31% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3216 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 Info 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 Rank #911 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 911th 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.

  • The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, cited three deficiencies in resident care rights, training, and reporting requirements.
  • The facility had 20 deficiencies in August 2020, including staffing, medication, emergency plans, and background screening, with multiple Class 3 and Class 4 citations.
  • Deficiencies consistently involved admissions, medication assistance, resident care supervision, and training across inspections from 2020 to 2025, showing ongoing compliance challenges.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Diane Walker

Administrator

Activities in this home

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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info 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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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A Place Like Home
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23
Facility 23
FL AVG 40
Rank #1034 / 1486
A Place Like Home Alf Inc
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 83
Rank #874 / 876
34
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #911 / 919
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 33
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

A Place Like Home is located in Palm Bay, 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 A Place Like Home

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?

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

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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