CountrySide Lakes

Overview of Countryside Lakes

Countryside Lakes, nestled in Port Orange, Florida, fosters a sense of community founded on values of friendship, joy, and gratitude. They prioritize personalized care and services, honoring individuality while cherishing relationships with residents and families. With a dedicated staff boasting over 35 years of experience, they ensure the highest levels of care, consistently earning recognition as a top choice. Their vision encompasses a vibrant, supportive environment where every resident feels valued and embraced.

Experience the comforts of home at Countryside Lakes, offering spacious residences equipped with personal kitchens, walk-in closets, and screened-in porches. Enjoy a range of amenities, including three daily meals, transportation services, and pet-friendly accommodations. Every aspect, from weekly housekeeping to recreational activities, enhances residents’ well-being and fosters a fulfilling lifestyle.

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120-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 59 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 19, 2025

ExpirationMarch 18, 2027

CountyVolusia

License Number5115

CountrySide Lakes is legally operated by Shepherd Csl, Llc, and administrated by Mary Kristine Williams.

Management CompanyPORT ORANGE AL CARE PROPERTIES, LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

120 units

Total beds

120 units

Staffing

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

24-Hour Staffing

Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Food DescriptionOur chefs serve up happiness 7 days a week 365 days a year with a simple promise: variety and quality served by our friendly staff.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 15 citations 14 inspections 2 fines $1.0K fined

Inspection Score

9 points above 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$1k
vs $11.6k
↓ 91% lower 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

Latest Inspection July 30, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	15	33	This facility has 55% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 55% better Rank #218 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 218th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	1.1	2.4	This facility has 54% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 54% better
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 #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	26	This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 46% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	8	16	This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on June 23, 2025 cited one deficiency for emergency environmental control, which was corrected by the following July 30, 2025 inspection.
Previous inspections in 2020 and 2018 cited deficiencies in emergency management planning, DNROs, staff training, records, and background screening compliance.
Inspections from 2012 through 2022 mostly showed no deficiencies, indicating periods of full compliance and no substantiated complaints.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Beauty Services

Transportation Services

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Exercise Programs

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Other
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for CountrySide Lakes

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1.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Port Orange's city center to CountrySide Lakes's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.15 miles to nearest hospital (Halifax Health Medical Center of Port Orange)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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


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