Aston Gardens At The Courtyards
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sun City Center, FL
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Sun City Center, FL
Overview of Aston Gardens at the Courtyards
Wake up inspired each morning with a wealth of amenities, activities, and support. Aston Gardens at the Courtyards is designed to address all the needs and wants of today’s retired seniors. Their campus in Sun City Center, Florida features three distinct communities and goes beyond being just an assisted living community. They take pride in their residents’ happiness and well-being. Whether individuals are living on their own or need additional help, the dedicated staff and elegant surroundings create a warm and welcoming environment.
Located in the heart of Sun City Center, residents have easy access to the best entertainment and medical facilities in the area. This area is an excellent place to retire, and Aston Gardens at the Courtyards is committed to ensuring that seniors have access to everything the community has to offer.
105-bed community Rank #401 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 401st 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.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #540 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 1, 2024
CountyHillsborough
License Number9439
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards is legally operated by Sun City Courtyard Fl Senior Housing Opco LLC, and administered by Twyla Dawn Sampson.
Management CompanyAMERICAN TRUST SENIOR CARE LLC.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
105 units
Total beds
105 units
Emergency SystemsEasy-access emergency call/response system.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Twyla Sampson, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
24-Hour Staffing
Shine Memory Care
HousekeepingYes
Utilities IncludedYes
Private Dining Room
Legends Bar & Lounge
Fitness Center
Year-Round Heated Pool
Sun Deck Dog Park
Luxury Floor Plan Options
Granite Countertops
New Microwaves
Housekeeping Services
Wooden Cabinets
Washer And Dryer (Laundry Service Available)
Window Blinds
Walk-In Closets And Patios Per Plan
Wall-To-Wall Carpeting In Bedrooms And Living Rooms
Unit-Controlled Thermostats
Water
Electricity
Sewage
And Landscaping Services Included
Activities
Specific ProgramsIndependent Senior Living, Senior Assisted Living, Exclusive Programs, Military Veterans Program
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 2017 · 9 years of data
22 citations
18 inspections
1 fine
$3.0K 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.
9 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #237 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 237th 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: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$3kvs $11.6k↓ 74% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (37% below)
• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (37% 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.
| 22 | 33 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 33% better Rank #328 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 328th 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.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #446 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 446th 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.
| 18 | 26 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (18 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 39% | 62% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (39% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 23% better Rank #207 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 207th 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.
- July 14, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- April 15, 2024 routine inspection cited nine deficiencies across admissions, resident care, staffing, training, food service, and background screening.
- June 12, 2023 complaint inspection found one Class 3 deficiency in emergency management planning, showing some ongoing compliance issues.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Aston Gardens At The Courtyards
Places of interest near Aston Gardens At The Courtyards
0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sun City Center's city center to Aston Gardens At The Courtyards's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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| Aston Gardens At The Courtyards | AL IL MC RC | Sun City Center | 105
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FL AVG
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards is located in Sun City Center, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aston Gardens At The Courtyards
What languages are spoken at Aston Gardens At The Courtyards?
The team at Aston Gardens At The Courtyards speaks English.
Who is the owner of Aston Gardens At The Courtyards?
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards is legally operated by Sun City Courtyard Fl Senior Housing Opco LLC, and administered by Twyla Dawn Sampson.
Is Aston Gardens At The Courtyards in a walkable area?
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Aston Gardens At The Courtyards?
According to FL state health department records, Aston Gardens At The Courtyards's license number is 9439.
How long has Aston Gardens At The Courtyards been in business?
Aston Gardens At The Courtyards has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Aston Gardens At The Courtyards have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Aston Gardens At The Courtyards on this page.
Are pets allowed at Aston Gardens At The Courtyards?
Yes, Aston Gardens At The Courtyards allows residents to bring their pets.
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