Brookdale Tequesta
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tequesta, FL
Brookdale Tequesta
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tequesta, FL
Brookdale Tequesta accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Brookdale Tequesta is a 50-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by ALS North America Inc. The property provides 24-hour staffing, nursing services, short-term respite care, and tailored dining plans. Amenities include walking paths, a secure courtyard with a greenhouse, an arts studio, a game room, a theater, local transportation, and an on-site clinic, with daily events featuring the B-FIT fitness program, cooking classes, and crafts. Staff members support communication in English, Spanish, Creole, and Sign Language, with monthly rates starting at $3,000 for assisted living and $3,905 for memory care. Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted.
State health department archives covering 18 separate inspections between September 2012 and May 2025 document 24 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational history. Because 12 of those 18 regulatory visits turned up at least one minor compliance note on initial paperwork, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews. Historical files reveal recurring challenges involving medication management, staffing logs, resident supervision, and building maintenance, which resulted in a cumulative fine history of $13,875.
Modern data indicates a clear shift in oversight consistency; the facility logged a completely clean review on September 10, 2024, followed by a February 13, 2025 inspection that noted only a single deficiency regarding emergency management plans, which was quickly corrected.
Prospective residents searching for local care options can look to these multi-year government logs to examine the facility’s recent performance. Since the official tracking records show that past administrative and building maintenance hurdles have given way to a strong run of clean or near-clean evaluations, the files indicate an attentive management structure. Scheduling an on-site visit is an effective next step to evaluate the physical grounds, tour the residential spaces, and talk with the team about financial assistance and care logistics.
50-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 7 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 19, 2024
ExpirationDecember 18, 2026
CountyPalm Beach
License Number9321
Brookdale Tequesta is legally operated by Als North America Inc, and administered by Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar.
Owner NameAls North America Inc
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units
Wheelchair Accessible
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Sign Language
Spanish
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Pet Friendly
Transportation
Concierge Service
Beauty/Barber Shop
Courtyard And Garden
Gardening / Greenhouse
Private Dining Room
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Theatre
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Screened Lanai
Clinic
Piano
ActivitiesDaily activities include B-FIT Balance and Flexibility, Bingo, and more
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Assisted Living$3,000 per month
Memory Care$3,905 per month
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 2012 · 14 years of data
46 citations
45 inspections
6 fines
$13.9K 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.
13 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 70 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 13 points below 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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$13.9kvs $11.6k↑ 19% higher 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% above)
• Citations per year (38% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Inspection citation rate (29% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (39% above)
• Citations per year (38% above)
• Inspections with citations (125% above)
• Inspection citation rate (29% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
Latest Inspection
February 13, 2025
Routine
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 46 | 33 | This facility has 39% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 39% worse Rank #679 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 679th 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. 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.
| 3.3 | 2.4 | This facility has 38% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 38% worse |
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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. 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.
| 45 | 26 | This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Florida average (45 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 36 | 16 | This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 125% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 80% | 62% | This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (80% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 18% worse Rank #807 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 807th 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. 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.
- February 13, 2025 inspection found one unclassified deficiency in emergency management planning with no other deficiencies or complaints.
- Recent deficiencies have been low severity, mostly Class 3 related to training and emergency planning, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations since 2019.
- Historical record shows repeated Class 3 and some Class 4 deficiencies in resident care, medication storage, staffing, and physical plant safety from 2012 through 2020.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Tequesta Terrace | AL MC | Tequesta | 106 | Yes | 75 | Tequesta Opco, LLC | 83 | 34 | 55.9%
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55.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#440 / 907 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#620 / 907 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
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| Brookdale Tequesta | AL MC | Tequesta | 55 | Yes | 55 | Als North America Inc | 87 | 18 | 61.1%
Facility
61.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#539 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#374 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,875 | Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar | Suite | A+ |
| Brookdale Tequesta | AL MC | Tequesta | 50 | No | 7 | Als North America Inc | 70 | 45 | 80%
Facility
80%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#807 / 907 | 46
Facility
46
FL AVG
33
Rank
#679 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $13,875 | Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Brookdale Tequesta is located in TEQUESTA, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Tequesta
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Tequesta?
The team at Brookdale Tequesta speaks Creole, English, Sign Language, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Tequesta?
Brookdale Tequesta is legally operated by Als North America Inc, and administered by Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar.
Is Brookdale Tequesta in a walkable area?
Brookdale Tequesta has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Brookdale Tequesta?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tequesta's license number is 9321.
When does Brookdale Tequesta's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tequesta's license expires on December 18, 2026.
Does Brookdale Tequesta have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Tequesta on this page.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Tequesta?
Yes, Brookdale Tequesta allows residents to bring their pets.
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