Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lutz, FL
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lutz, FL
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Medicaid.
Nestled in the charming neighborhood of Lutz, FL, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Indulge in the comfort, privacy, and safety of beautifully designed accommodations, built to allow easy provision of various care services. Residents find comfort in knowing that they are cared for in a way that exceeds their needs and expectations.
The community dedicates a compassionate team for enriching the lives of their residents with a variety of engaging and exciting activities, including shopping, sightseeing, eating out, and day trips. A dedicated culinary team works hard to prepare nutritious meals catered to the specific dietary needs and preferences of each resident. The community also provides a variety of amenities, including a library, beauty salon, pharmacy, and beautifully maintained outdoor areas for enjoying nature and fresh air.
101-bed community Rank #426 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 426th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1357 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1357th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 8, 2024
CountyHillsborough
License Number12899
RCFE Number12899
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is legally operated by Angels Senior Living At The Lodges Of Idlewild, LLC, and administered by Dana Smith.
Management CompanyANGELS CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Extended Congregate Care
101 units
Private
101 units
Total beds
101 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. James Eyer Jr., Manager (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Accept Medicaid
Respite Care
Pet Friendly
Salon
Live Entertainment
Dining
Religious Services
Daytime Trips
Specific ProgramsHome Health, Private Duty, Therapy Solutions
Touring Hours8:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday
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 2016 · 10 years of data
24 citations
25 inspections
2 fines
$5.5K fined
Inspection Score
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.
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.
6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #342 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 342nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
-
$5.5kvs $11.6k↓ 53% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 10 years (since 2016).
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 2016 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (44% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
• Total citations (27% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (44% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 33 | This facility has 27% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 27% better Rank #374 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 374th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 25 | 26 | This facility has had 4% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (25 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 4% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 9 | 16 | This facility has 44% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 44% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 36% | 62% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 26% better Rank #175 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 175th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 20, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- Past deficiencies focused mainly on medication management and resident care, but all were resolved by the latest inspections showing no deficiencies.
- Between 2018 and 2022, multiple Class 3 deficiencies were cited repeatedly for medication labeling, storage, and self-administration issues.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 322 / 476 / 704 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lutz's city center to Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild
What languages are spoken at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
The team at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild speaks English.
Who is the owner of Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild is legally operated by Angels Care Health Systems, LLC, and administered by Dana Smith.
Is Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild in a walkable area?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
According to FL state health department records, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild's license number is 12899.
How long has Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild been in business?
Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild on this page.
Are pets allowed at Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild?
Yes, Angels Senior Living at the Lodges of Idlewild allows residents to bring their pets.
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