Cottages at Belleair
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clearwater, FL
Cottages at Belleair
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clearwater, FL
Cottages at Belleair accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Cottages at Belleair
Operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, managed by Belleair Mgr LLC, and administered by Crystal Jung, Cottages at Belleair is an assisted living community in Clearwater, Florida. The single-story community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents receive additional support without moving if their needs change. It has 98 beds with private one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. The home is about 2.2 miles from downtown Clearwater.
The community accepts insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and VA benefits, giving families several ways to cover the cost of care. Financial planning assistance is also available for those preparing for long-term care expenses.
Residents have access to beauty services, housekeeping, transportation, and a wide range of fitness and recreation programs. Activities include arts and crafts, dancing, gardening, music programs, games, cards, yoga, exercise classes, shopping trips, theatre outings, and movie outings. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can keep a longtime companion animal.
Respite care is also available for families who need short-term support as they plan for longer-term arrangements.
State inspections by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration have mainly focused on resident rights, medication management, staffing, training, and other procedural requirements. Families touring Cottages at Belleair can ask how these areas are managed as part of the community’s daily operations.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 65, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. This can be helpful for families who expect to visit regularly.
98-bed community Rank #469 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 469th 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.
Walk Score: 65 / 100 Rank #275 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 5, 2024
CountyPinellas
License Number9666
RCFE NumberLic # AL9666
Cottages at Belleair is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, and administered by Crystal Jung.
Management CompanyBELLEAIR MGR LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
98 units
Total beds
98 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Respite Care
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 24 hours
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
95 citations
87 inspections
21 fines
$67.0K 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.
18 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #791 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 791st 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: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 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-
21vs 5 avg↑ 320% higher than FL avg
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$67kvs $11.6k↑ 476% 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 (188% above)
• Inspections with citations (238% 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 (188% above)
• Inspections with citations (238% 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.
| 95 | 33 | This facility has 188% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (95 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 188% worse Rank #871 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 871st 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. |
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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 #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 87 | 26 | This facility has had 235% more total inspections than the Florida average (87 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 235% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 54 | 16 | This facility has 238% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (54 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 238% 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 #554 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 554th 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation.
- A July 2, 2025 complaint inspection cited one deficiency related to resident care rights and facility procedures.
- Past inspections show repeated deficiencies in resident care rights, medication management, staffing, and training, including several Class 3 and some severity 1 and 2 citations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Cottages at Belleair
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Clearwater's city center to Cottages at Belleair's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Cottages at Belleair is located in Clearwater, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottages at Belleair
What languages are spoken at Cottages at Belleair?
The team at Cottages at Belleair speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Cottages at Belleair?
Cottages at Belleair is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, and administered by Crystal Jung.
Is Cottages at Belleair in a walkable area?
Cottages at Belleair has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Cottages at Belleair?
According to FL state health department records, Cottages at Belleair's license number is 9666.
Are pets allowed at Cottages at Belleair?
Yes, Cottages at Belleair allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Cottages at Belleair accept?
Cottages at Belleair accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
Does Cottages at Belleair operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Cottages at Belleair is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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