Brookdale Lake Tavares
Brookdale Lake Tavares
Recognized as the Best Assisted Living of 2024 by US News and World Report, Brookdale Lake Tavares is a distinguished senior living community nestled in the serene Caroline Street East, Tavares, FL offering assisted living. The community features well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With round-the-clock personalized care and assistance, the community promises to deliver a better quality of life.
Take in the picturesque scenery of the neighborhood and enjoy outdoor recreation with activities and programs carefully chosen by Brookdale Lake Tavares. Delight with healthy and delicious meals served from breakfast to dinner. Walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds with pets and experience fabulous amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a therapy room, a game room, a piano, a library, a porch, and an arts and crafts studio.
110-bed community Rank #372 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 372nd out of 1060 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.
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #865 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 865th 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 30, 2024
ExpirationJuly 29, 2026 Expires in 19 days
CountyLake
License Number5129
Brookdale Lake Tavares is legally operated by Blc Tavares Gc LLC, and administered by Brenda Suzanne Jarmer.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include card and board games, technology classes, fitness classes, and outings to local attractions
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$3,105 per month
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining in an elegant dining room with a variety of menu options.
Brookdale Lake Tavares – Menu
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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 2012 · 14 years of data
20 citations
16 inspections
4 fines
$1.8K 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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$1.8kvs $11.6k↓ 85% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Latest Inspection
June 17, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 20 | 33 | This facility has 39% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 39% better Rank #292 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 292nd 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 year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 1.4 | 2.4 | This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 42% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 26 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 38% | 62% | This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better Rank #193 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 193rd 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 June 17, 2025, found no deficiencies during both routine and complaint investigations.
- The October 31, 2024 inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency related to infection control procedures.
- The March 31, 2016 inspection found six Class 3 deficiencies involving medication assistance, staff training, physical plant safety, resident records, and background screening.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 578 / 778 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tavares's city center to Brookdale Lake Tavares's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Brookdale Lake Tavares | AL | East Tavares | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
89
Rank
#372 / 1060 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
40
Rank
#865 / 1487 | Blc Tavares Gc LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 16 | 37.5%
Facility
37.5%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#193 / 907 | 20
Facility
20
FL AVG
33
Rank
#292 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,750 | Brenda Suzanne Jarmer | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Tavares | AL IL MC NH SNF | Tavares | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
89
Rank
#683 / 1060 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
40
Rank
#865 / 1487 | Vop Tavares, LLC | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 876 | 30 | 36.7%
Facility
36.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#186 / 907 | 29
Facility
29
FL AVG
33
Rank
#453 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,150 | Kelley Yoder | Suite | A+ |
| Alto Tavares – Tavares, FL | AL MC | Tavares (Nightingale Lane) | - | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1160 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake Tavares
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Lake Tavares?
The team at Brookdale Lake Tavares speaks English.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Tavares?
Brookdale Lake Tavares is legally operated by Blc Tavares Gc LLC, and administered by Brenda Suzanne Jarmer.
Is Brookdale Lake Tavares in a walkable area?
Brookdale Lake Tavares has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Tavares?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license number is 5129.
When does Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expires on July 29, 2026.
Does Brookdale Lake Tavares have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lake Tavares on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Lake Tavares?
Yes, Brookdale Lake Tavares allows residents to bring their pets.
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