Coral Oaks
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Palm Harbor, FL

Coral Oaks

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Palm Harbor, FL

Overview of Coral Oaks

Warm and inviting, Coral Oaks in the sunny Palm Harbor, FL, offers both independent and assisted living options in a vibrant community. Residents can enjoy the soothing ocean breeze while strolling through the beautiful courtyard garden. With activities like relaxing at nearby beaches, practicing their putting skills, or enjoying movies in the fully furnished theater, seniors can focus on the joys of life. The community’s welcoming atmosphere ensures that everyone feels right at home.

Dedicated to providing a fulfilling and engaging lifestyle for its residents, Coral Oaks offers a range of amenities, including a pet-friendly dog park, outdoor heated pool, and restaurant-style dining, ensuring there’s always something to enjoy. Social gatherings, outings to local events, and wellness programs keep life exciting and purposeful, making each day a delightful experience for residents and their furry friends.

Bed community size
101-bed community Rank #426 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 426th out of 1058 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
37 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #211 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 211th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 25, 2025
ExpirationApril 24, 2027
CountyPinellas
License Number7368

Ownership & Operating Entity

Coral Oaks is legally operated by Palm Harbor Slc Tenant LLC, and administered by Heather Ortman.

Management CompanySH1 Military Trail Deerfield Beach FL MGMT LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
101 units
Total beds
101 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Leadership

ContactMr. Dave Shymkiw, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 2012 · 14 years of data 17 citations 19 inspections
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.

14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #68 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above 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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (48% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (66% 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. 1733 This facility has 48% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (17 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 48% better Rank #238 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 238th 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 inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th 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 inspections conducted at this facility. 1926 This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (19 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 416 This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 21%62% This facility has 41 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 41% better Rank #91 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 91st 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.

  • The most recent inspection on June 2, 2025, reported no deficiencies and no complaints.
  • A single Class 4 deficiency for background screening was cited on July 16, 2018, but no further issues appeared in later inspections.
  • Prior complaint investigations from 2014 and 2018 each cited one deficiency but were followed by multiple inspections with no deficiencies reported.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Coral Oaks

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palm Harbor's city center to Coral Oaks's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.04 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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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.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Coral Oaks is located in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
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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 Coral Oaks

What languages are spoken at Coral Oaks?

The team at Coral Oaks speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Coral Oaks?

Coral Oaks is legally operated by Palm Harbor Slc Tenant LLC, and administered by Heather Ortman.

Is Coral Oaks in a walkable area?

Coral Oaks has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Coral Oaks?

According to FL state health department records, Coral Oaks's license number is 7368.

When does Coral Oaks's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Coral Oaks's license expires on April 24, 2027.

How long has Coral Oaks been in business?

Coral Oaks has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Coral Oaks?

Yes, Coral Oaks allows residents to bring their pets.

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