Diamond Edgewater
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Edgewater, FL

Diamond Edgewater

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Edgewater, FL
Diamond Edgewater accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Diamond Edgewater accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Diamond Edgewater

Diamond Edgewater in Edgewater, FL, offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time or a family seeking a temporary care arrangement. Diamond Edgewater has 78 beds, and Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted, giving eligible residents and families those payment options for care. Trudy Lee Simmons serves as the administrator.

Chef prepared meals are served restaurant style, creating a dining setting for daily meals. An outdoor swimming pool, indoor and outdoor lounges, a fitness gym, a shuffleboard court, and a theater room offer places for recreation and exercise, while the full service salon provides on site grooming services. Jitney transportation and ride share coordination support community outings, and specially designed activities address active, passive, and spiritual interests. Wellness Services and rehabilitation services are also available.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 78 Rank #517 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 517th out of 976 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceMarch 6, 2026
ExpirationMay 2, 2027
CountyVolusia
License Number13332

Ownership & Operating Entity

Diamond Edgewater is legally operated by Diamond Edgewater LLC, and administered by Trudy Lee Simmons.

Owner NameDiamond Edgewater LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
3 units
Private
75 units
Total beds
78 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24/7 staff call systems for assistance and emergencies.
Safety FeaturesDaily room checks for safety and peace of mind.

Staffing

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

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Shuffleboard
Fitness Center
Bistro
Salon
Movie Theater
Indoor And Outdoor Lounges
ActivitiesSpecially designed activities for active, passive, and spiritual interests
Specific ProgramsWellness Services

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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.

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (44% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (49% below)
• Inspections with citations (81% below)
• Inspection citation rate (43% 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. 1835 This facility has 49% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 49% better Rank #250 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 250th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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. 2.01.39 This facility has 44% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 44% worse Rank #830 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 830th out of 907 homes we track 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. 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. 926 This facility has had 65% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (9 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 65% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 316 This facility has 81% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 81% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 33%58% This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 25% better Rank #144 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 144th out of 907 homes we track 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. 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.

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Edgewater's city center to Diamond Edgewater's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Edgewater

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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Diamond Edgewater
AL
MC
RC
Edgewater
78
Facility 78
FL AVG 85
Rank #517 / 976
No-Diamond Edgewater LLC9
33%
Facility 33%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #144 / 907
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 907
2.0
Facility 2.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #830 / 907
For-Profit-Trudy Lee Simmons-
Florida Shores Assisted Living
AL
ADC
RC
Edgewater (Florida Shores)
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 85
Rank #808 / 976
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,173 / 1,332
Florida Shores Assisted Living, Inc24
71%
Facility 71%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #693 / 907
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 33
Rank #728 / 907
2.2
Facility 2.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #852 / 907
For-Profit$5,750Juan Carlos TorresPrivate Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Regency Elderly Care
AL
Edgewater-Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,173 / 1,332
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Brilliance Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Edgewater-Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 41
Rank #579 / 1,332
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Diamond Edgewater is located in EDGEWATER, 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).
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 Diamond Edgewater

What languages are spoken at Diamond Edgewater?

The team at Diamond Edgewater speaks English.

What is the license number of Diamond Edgewater?

According to FL state health department records, Diamond Edgewater's license number is 13332.

When does Diamond Edgewater's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Diamond Edgewater's license expires on May 2, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Diamond Edgewater?

No, Diamond Edgewater has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Diamond Edgewater accept?

Diamond Edgewater accepts Medicaid and VA.

Does Diamond Edgewater operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Diamond Edgewater is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Diamond Edgewater?

Trudy Lee Simmons is the administrator of Diamond Edgewater.

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