Cloudberry Lodge

Cloudberry Lodge

Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Cloudberry Lodge

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 79 Rank #476 / 890Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 476th out of 890 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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 Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #860 / 1002Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 860th out of 1,002 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyHillsborough
License Number9059

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa LLC, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
79 units
Total beds
79 units

Languages Spoken

Creole English Spanish

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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.

The figures below cover inspections recorded since July 19, 2012.

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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (38% above)
• Inspection citation rate (13% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (19% 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. 3324 This facility has 38% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 24).↑ 38% worse Rank #644 / 853 Total citations — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 644th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.80.99 This facility has 19% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 0.99).↓ 19% better Rank #398 / 853 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 398th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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. 4426 This facility has had 69% more total inspections than the Florida average (44 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1616 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 36%32% This facility has 4 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 32%).↑ 4% worse Rank #548 / 853 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 548th out of 853 assisted living communities we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among the 853 assisted living communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info 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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
Tessera of Brandon
AL
MC
Brandon
146
Facility 146
FL AVG 85
Rank #117 / 890
No
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 40
Rank #254 / 1,002
Brandon Almc Operator, LLC34
41%
Facility 41%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #665 / 853
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #537 / 853
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #398 / 853
For-Profit$5,650Wanda-Sue BlakeyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Aldea Green
AL
Brandon
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #214 / 890
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 40
Rank #453 / 1,002
American Eagle Brandon LLC40
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #254 / 853
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #550 / 853
0.7
Facility 0.7
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #350 / 853
For-Profit$2,500Odalys RodriguezStudio / Alcove / 1 Bed-
Cloudberry Lodge
AL
Brandon
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 85
Rank #476 / 890
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 40
Rank #860 / 1,002
Caring Heart Tampa LLC44
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 32.4%
Rank #548 / 853
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #644 / 853
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.0
Rank #398 / 853
For-Profit$24,650Gamze Belli-King--

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other FL assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 3 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Cloudberry Lodge is located in Brandon, 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 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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