Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL
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Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa is a 100-bed property that functions as a combined assisted living, memory care, home health, and adult day care center. The facility relies on 24-hour staffing composed of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. On-site lifestyle setups include a daily schedule featuring group exercise, cooking classes, yoga, crafts, and social outings. Staff members support English, Spanish, Creole, French, Hindi, and Sign Language, while the office takes private insurance, Medicaid, workers’ compensation, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

State oversight records tracking 85 different inspection actions between July 2012 and August 2025 detail a heavy history of 101 total line-item citations over the long-term timeline. This volume runs roughly 206% higher than the typical Florida facility baseline. Because the vast majority of these agency audits resulted in initial violations, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first evaluations.

Multi-year files highlight repeated citations for medication handling, building maintenance, staffing ratios, and emergency layouts, which led to a substantial cumulative penalty profile of $61,625 in fines. The tracking data reflects severe historically documented infractions—including highly critical marks regarding training logs and staff levels in late 2022 and early 2023, though the property’s operational file shows an improving trend with consecutive flawless reports logged during its final 2025 visits.

Interested individuals scanning local senior care setups can look through these multi-year health department records to verify the provider’s regulatory standing. Since the state tracking archives confirm a heavy history of fines, critical citations, and complaint-driven reviews alongside a recent run of clean evaluations, checking current correction logs with management is an essential safeguard. Scheduling a personal walkthrough is a practical next step to observe the current staffing levels in person, inspect the common spaces, and talk directly with the director about day-to-day quality standards.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 100 Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd out of 1,058 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #39 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 26, 2025
ExpirationDecember 25, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number10691
RCFE NumberAL#5993

Ownership & Operating Entity

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC is legally operated by Best Care Senior Living At Central Tampa LLC, and administered by Cristina Aruta.

Management CompanyBEST CARE SENIOR LIVING LLC
Owner NameBest Care Senior Living At Central Tampa LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
90 units
Private
10 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Hindi Sign Language Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific Programs24-Hour Supervision

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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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (189% above)
• Inspections with citations (244% above)
• Inspection citation rate (12% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)

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. 10135 This facility has 189% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (101 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 189% worse Rank #880 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 880th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.4 This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 8526 This facility has had 227% more total inspections than the Florida average (85 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 227% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 5516 This facility has 244% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 244% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 65%58% This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (65% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 7% worse Rank #583 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 583rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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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.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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54%
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47
Facility 47
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1.1
Facility 1.1
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Rank #315 / 906
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Promise Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
Tampa
130
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FL AVG 88
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23
Facility 23
FL AVG 42
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Concordis Alf Tampa LLC35
37%
Facility 37%
FL AVG 58.3%
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34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
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1.0
Facility 1.0
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The Colonnade at Carrollwood
AL
MC
RC
Tampa
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 42
Rank #944 / 1,427
Sh Carrollwood, LLC24
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$950Maribel VazquezStudio / 1 Bed-
Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC
AL
ADC
HC
MC
NH
RC
Tampa
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
No
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 42
Rank #39 / 1,427
Best Care Senior Living At Central Tampa LLC85
65%
Facility 65%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #583 / 906
101
Facility 101
FL AVG 33
Rank #880 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
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Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
AL
ADC
RC
Tampa (Palma Ceia)
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 88
Rank #724 / 1,058
Yes
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 42
Rank #89 / 1,427
Lighthouse Healthcare Group, LLC14
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
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11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #136 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Benjamin GrecoStudio-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC is located in TAMPA, 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 Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC

What languages are spoken at Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC?

The team at Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC speaks Creole, English, French, Hindi, Sign Language, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC?

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC is legally operated by Best Care Senior Living LLC, and administered by Cristina Aruta.

Is Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC in a walkable area?

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC's license number is 10691.

When does Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC's license expires on December 25, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC?

No, Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC accept?

Best Care Senior Living at Central Tampa LLC accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, VA, and Workers Compensation.

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