Cypress Palms
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Largo, FL

Cypress Palms

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Largo, FL
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Overview of Cypress Palms

Enjoy the retirement of your dreams with Cypress Palms, a distinguished senior living community residing in the scenic Lake Avenue NE, Largo, FL, that provides assisted living, memory care, respite care, and Parkinson’s programs. The community strives to improve seniors’ well-being with top-tier care and assistance 24/7 to meet their special needs and aspirations. Moreover, a kind and well-trained team handles the maintenance and other responsibilities so residents have more time to immerse themselves in the community.

A jam-packed calendar of carefully curated activities and fun programs accompanies seniors as they make the most out of their day. Dining is also an opportunity to create meaningful interactions with friends over delicious and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Cypress Palms is a haven for seniors to experience their golden years without worries.

Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #132 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd 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
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #449 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 449th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 30, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 29, 2028
CountyPinellas
License Number8113

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cypress Palms is legally operated by Medinvest Company Limited Partnership, and administered by Melissa Wojewnik.

Management CompanyTHE GOODMAN GROUP LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
150 units
Private
150 units
Total beds
150 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

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.

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. 31 citations 32 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.

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

Rank #163 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd 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: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 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 (6% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (79% 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. 3133 This facility has 6% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 6% better Rank #480 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 480th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd 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 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. 3226 This facility has had 23% more total inspections than the Florida average (32 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more
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. 13%62% This facility has 49 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 49% better Rank #60 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 60th 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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near Cypress Palms

Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Largo's city center to Cypress Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Pinellas County

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
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.
Royal Palms
AL
Ne Largo (Largo)
225
Facility 225
FL AVG 88
Rank #24 / 1,058
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,427
Regal Palms Limited Parnership
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #163 / 901
25
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #165 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit$250Richard Marc LewisStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Regal Palms
AL
IL
MC
RC
Largo (Lake Avenue Northeast)
225
Facility 225
FL AVG 88
Rank #24 / 1,058
Yes
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 42
Rank #408 / 1,427
Regal Palms Limited Parnership
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #163 / 901
25
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #165 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit$250Richard Marc Lewis--
The Barclay at Pasadena
AL
IL
MC
South Pasadena
175
Facility 175
FL AVG 88
Rank #81 / 1,058
No
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 42
Rank #211 / 1,427
Pasadena Avenue Tenant LLC
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 83
Rank #760 / 901
59
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 33
Rank #778 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$12,500Karen ArwayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Cypress Palms
AL
MC
RC
Largo
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 88
Rank #132 / 1,058
Yes
54
Facility 54
FL AVG 42
Rank #449 / 1,427
Medinvest Company Limited Partnership
94
Facility 94
FL AVG 83
Rank #163 / 901
32
13%
Facility 13%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #60 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Melissa WojewnikStudio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Volante Senior Living of Pinellas Park
AL
IL
MC
Pinellas Park
132
Facility 132
FL AVG 88
Rank #203 / 1,058
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
Inspired Senior Living Of Pinellas Park Mt, LLC
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 83
Rank #612 / 901
54
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #246 / 906
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 33
Rank #718 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit$5,500Jack G. GoodwynStudio / 1 Bed-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Cypress Palms is located in Largo, 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 Cypress Palms

What languages are spoken at Cypress Palms?

The team at Cypress Palms speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Cypress Palms?

Cypress Palms is legally operated by Medinvest Company Limited Partnership, and administered by Melissa Wojewnik.

Is Cypress Palms in a walkable area?

Cypress Palms has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Cypress Palms?

According to FL state health department records, Cypress Palms's license number is 8113.

When does Cypress Palms's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Cypress Palms's license expires on January 29, 2028.

Are pets allowed at Cypress Palms?

Yes, Cypress Palms allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Cypress Palms accept?

Cypress Palms accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

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