Brookdale Wekiwa Springs
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Apopka, FL

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Apopka, FL
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Brookdale Wekiwa Springs accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Brookdale Wekiwa is an assisted living community located in Apopka, Florida, offering a continuum of care for seniors. The community is situated in a beautiful residential neighborhood on Lake Cortez, providing a serene and peaceful environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities, including shopping trips, devotional services, card games, the writing club, and picnic lunches at the Lakeridge Winery. Brookdale Wekiwa offers private apartments with customizable options for a full and independent lifestyle.

The community features a full activities calendar, allowing residents to experiment with new hobbies and interests. Additionally, the community is pet-friendly, offering several cozy apartment floor plans to choose from. The community is designed to provide a sense of comfort and security, with staff available 24/7 to be alerted to an emergency. Brookdale caregivers are available to provide assistance with daily living, balancing independence with assistance while delivering service with compassion, understanding, and respect.

Bed community size
97-bed community Rank #483 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 483rd 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.
Years in operation
48 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 66 / 100 Rank #262 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 31, 2024
ExpirationDecember 30, 2026
CountyOrange
License Number9829
State License TypesAL9829

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs is legally operated by Summerville At Wekiwa Springs, LLC, and administered by Danielle Webster.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
97 units
Total beds
97 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, Keypad Entry

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English Other Spanish

Leadership

ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Gym
Library
Salon
Barber
Spa
Chapel
Dining Room
Restaurant
Bistro
Courtyard
Garden
Walking Paths
Transportation
Concierge
Housekeeping
Laundry
Private Dining
Activities
Wellness ProgramBrookdale HealthPlus®, personalized preventive care, support for chronic conditions management, continued coordination of care
Branded ProgramsClare Bridge®
Religious Services
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm; Sat: 9am - 5:30pm

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$4,265 per month

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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.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 141 citations 71 inspections 25 fines $51.5K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

24 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #874 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 874th 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: 59 out of 100. Letter grade F. 24 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 5 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (327% above)
• Citations per year (321% above)
• Citations per inspection (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (319% above)
• Inspection citation rate (52% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 24, 2025 Complaint

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. 14133 This facility has 327% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (141 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 327% worse Rank #902 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 902nd 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.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2014. 11.82.8 This facility has 321% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11.8 vs. FL avg 2.8).↑ 321% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 21.3 This facility has 54% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse Rank #834 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 834th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 7126 This facility has had 173% more total inspections than the Florida average (71 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 173% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 6716 This facility has 319% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (67 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 319% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 94%62% This facility has 32 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (94% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 32% worse Rank #901 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 901st 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 24, 2025 inspection found five Class 3 and unclassified deficiencies in admissions, resident care, records, and reporting requirements.
  • Recent inspections show repeated Class 3 deficiencies in resident care supervision, staffing, medication management, and physical plant safety across multiple reports since 2019.
  • No immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations were reported, and complaint investigations have not substantiated any allegations through June 2025.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Alcove / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Places of interest near Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

Address 4.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Apopka's city center to Brookdale Wekiwa Springs's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.9 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Altamonte Springs)

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs
AL
IL
MC
Apopka
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 89
Rank #483 / 1060
Yes
66
Facility 66
FL AVG 40
Rank #262 / 1487
Summerville At Wekiwa Springs, LLC
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 83
Rank #874 / 876
71
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #901 / 907
141
Facility 141
FL AVG 33
Rank #902 / 907
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #834 / 907
For-Profit$51,500Danielle WebsterStudio / Alcove / 2 BedA+
Longevity Healthcare Assisted Living LLC
AL
Apopka
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 89
Rank #851 / 1060
No
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 40
Rank #484 / 1487
Longevity Healthcare Assisted Living LLC
91
Facility 91
FL AVG 83
Rank #281 / 876
4
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #333 / 907
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #192 / 907
3.5
Facility 3.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #903 / 907
For-Profit$500Caleb DorvalPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
Panorama Living
AL
Apopka-No
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 40
Rank #557 / 1487
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs is located in Apopka, 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 Brookdale Wekiwa Springs

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs?

The team at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs speaks Creole, English, Other, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs?

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs is legally operated by Summerville At Wekiwa Springs, LLC, and administered by Danielle Webster.

Is Brookdale Wekiwa Springs in a walkable area?

Brookdale Wekiwa Springs has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Brookdale Wekiwa Springs?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Wekiwa Springs's license number is 9829.

When does Brookdale Wekiwa Springs's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Wekiwa Springs's license expires on December 30, 2026.

Does Brookdale Wekiwa Springs have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale Wekiwa Springs?

Yes, Brookdale Wekiwa Springs allows residents to bring their pets.

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