Cloudberry Lodge
Cloudberry Lodge
Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Located just east of downtown Tampa, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon emerges as a cherished haven for those searching for comfort, companionship, and dedicated care, specializing in assisted living, respite, and adult day care. At Cloudberry Lodge, the atmosphere radiates warmth, and the concept of family embraces everyone who steps through its doors. Assisted Living here is more than a service; it’s a personalized journey. Whether residents seek independence or require assistance with daily activities, compassionate caregivers offer support whenever needed. Within this vibrant community, each day unfolds as a tapestry of activities catering to diverse tastes. Yet, solitude is equally cherished, with residents encouraged to savor quiet moments within their personal space. Cloudberry Lodge extends beyond the present, offering a continuum of care that evolves with residents’ needs, ensuring a consistent level of support. Nestled in the heart of Brandon, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon eagerly awaits, ready to embrace new chapters and create lasting memories for those who choose to make it their home.
79-bed community Rank #587 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 587th 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1244 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1244th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyHillsborough
License Number9059
Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa LLC, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
79 units
Total beds
79 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
48 citations
42 inspections
7 fines
$24.7K 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.
16 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #795 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 795th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 16 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-
7vs 5 avg↑ 40% higher than FL avg
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$24.7kvs $11.6k↑ 112% 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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total citations (45% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 48 | 33 | This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #699 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 699th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 42 | 26 | This facility has had 62% more total inspections than the Florida average (42 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 62% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 62% | 62% | This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Florida average (62 vs. FL avg 62).— At avg Rank #538 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 538th 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Cloudberry Lodge
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brandon's city center to Cloudberry Lodge's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Tessera of Brandon | AL MC | Brandon | 146
Facility
146
FL AVG
88
Rank
#153 / 1,058 | No |
58
Facility
58
FL AVG
42
Rank
#382 / 1,427 | Embassy Brandon, LLC | 86
Facility
86
FL AVG
83
Rank
#448 / 901 | 35 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#444 / 906 | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
33
Rank
#541 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $5,150 | Wanda-Sue Blakey | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Aldea Green | AL | Brandon | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
FL AVG
42
Rank
#684 / 1,427 | American Eagle Brandon LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#518 / 901 | 40 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#327 / 906 | 47
Facility
47
FL AVG
33
Rank
#688 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Odalys Rodriguez | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Cloudberry Lodge | AL | Brandon | 79
Facility
79
FL AVG
88
Rank
#587 / 1,058 | No |
11
Facility
11
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,244 / 1,427 | Caring Heart Tampa LLC | 67
Facility
67
FL AVG
83
Rank
#795 / 901 | 42 | 62%
Facility
62%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#538 / 906 | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
33
Rank
#699 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $24,650 | Gamze Belli-King | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Cloudberry Lodge is located in Brandon, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cloudberry Lodge
What languages are spoken at Cloudberry Lodge?
The team at Cloudberry Lodge speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Cloudberry Lodge?
Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa LLC, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.
Is Cloudberry Lodge in a walkable area?
Cloudberry Lodge has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Cloudberry Lodge?
According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license number is 9059.
When does Cloudberry Lodge's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Cloudberry Lodge?
No, Cloudberry Lodge has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Cloudberry Lodge accept?
Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and VA.
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