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Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Tampa, FL
Exterior view of assisted living facility with green space Spacious private resident room with two beds and decor Outdoor seating area with a pergola and garden views

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor

Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Home Care, Memory Care & Nursing Care · Tampa, FL
1908 E 131St Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-4690 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor

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Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is a 40-bed downtown senior property operated by Heritage Manor Assisted Living Facility Corp. The community provides standard assisted living, memory care, home health support, and adult day services under a 24-hour care model staffed by licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. On-site services include scheduled local transportation, dining programs, and a daily activities calendar featuring crafts, music, gardening, and group games. Staff members support communication in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Creole, and the facility stands in a walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 89 while accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs benefits.

Oversight files tracking 34 separate state evaluations between February 2016 and October 2024 record a total of 38 line-item infractions over the property’s history, a volume running about 15% above the standard Florida baseline. Because 20 of those 34 regulatory visits resulted in at least one initial compliance note on paperwork, the home carries a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on first reviews.

Historical archives show past scattered marks regarding medication records, staffing files, resident rights, and kitchen logs, which resulted in a small financial penalty profile of $4,000 across the tracking timeline. Modern data points to a clear upward trend in day-to-day operations, as the facility logged an single risk-management citation over its final 18 months of tracking, culminating in back-to-back flawless inspections on April 24, 2024, and October 3, 2024.

Prospective representatives analyzing regional residential options can use these multi-year government logs to examine the operator’s administrative progress. Since the official tracking base verifies that past paperwork and management hurdles have given way to a strong run of clean evaluations alongside a low overall fine history, the documents reflect an increasingly stable management structure. Arranging a personal walkthrough is a practical next step to check out the building’s physical layout, watch the staff interact with residents, and discuss care tiers directly with the administrative team.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 40 Rank #795 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 795th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

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
IssuanceMay 16, 2024
ExpirationMay 15, 2028
CountyHillsborough
License Number12795
RCFE NumberAL#12795

Ownership & Operating Entity

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is legally operated by Heritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp, and administered by Cristina Aruta.

Management CompanyBEST CARE SENIOR LIVING LLC
Owner NameHeritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Arabic Creole English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

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.

Legal Actions Info 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.
    2
    vs 5 avg
    ↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $4k
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 66% lower than FL avg

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 (9% above)
• Inspections with citations (38% above)
• Inspection citation rate (12% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% 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. 3835 This facility has 9% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 9% worse Rank #579 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 579th 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. 1.11.4 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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. 3426 This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the Florida average (34 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2216 This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% 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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Activities in this home

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Dancing
  • Games & Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events & Outings
  • Theater & Movies

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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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IL
Tampa
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 88
Rank #47 / 1,058
Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 42
Rank #474 / 1,427
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54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #688 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$15,500Anne GiehlPrivate RoomsA+
Promise Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
Tampa
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,034 / 1,427
Concordis Alf Tampa LLC35
37%
Facility 37%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #179 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
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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
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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%
Rank #245 / 906
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-
Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor
AL
ADC
HC
MC
NH
Tampa
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 88
Rank #795 / 1,058
No
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 42
Rank #39 / 1,427
Heritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp34
65%
Facility 65%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #583 / 906
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 33
Rank #579 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$4,000Cristina Aruta--
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor 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 Heritage Manor

What languages are spoken at Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

The team at Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor speaks Arabic, Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is legally operated by Heritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp, and administered by Cristina Aruta.

Is Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor in a walkable area?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor 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 Heritage Manor?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license number is 12795.

When does Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license expires on May 15, 2028.

Are pets allowed at Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

No, Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accept?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and VA.

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