Dorothy Cares ALF
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Home Care · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares ALF
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Home Care · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares ALF accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Dorothy Cares ALF operates a six-bed residential care home in Riverview, Florida. Supervised by administrator Dorothy Araujo and operated by Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC, the single-story building accommodates independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing-level services under one roof. The stair-free floor plan allows residents to transition between shared living spaces and private quarters on a single level.
The surrounding community is car-dependent, meaning staff and visitors require a vehicle for all commuting and nearby errands. On-site routines include standard daily meals and structured social activities like arts and crafts, gardening, games, and movie showings. To help families manage care costs, the home accepts Medicaid and Veterans Affairs benefits for eligible residents.
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration reports show a strong compliance history, with routine surveys yielding zero recurring enforcement concerns or major penalties.
Prospective residents can contact the administrator to provide a direct match to a loved one’s physical or cognitive needs with the available care tiers, verify financial benefit eligibility, and arrange an in-person visit.
6-bed community Rank #914 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #1384 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1384th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJuly 18, 2025
ExpirationJuly 17, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number12994
Dorothy Cares ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC, and administered by Dorothy Araujo.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
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 2017 · 9 years of data
6 citations
6 inspections
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.
16 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #6 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 6th 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: 99 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 16 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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (82% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (82% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% 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.
| 6 | 33 | This facility has 82% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 82% better Rank #68 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 68th 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 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th 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.
| 6 | 26 | This facility has had 77% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (6 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- DOROTHY CARES ALF, LLC has undergone a series of inspections from 2017 to 2025, with its most recent inspection taking place on July 16, 2025. During this latest assessment, no deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period, the facility underwent a total of six inspections, including standard, initial licensure, and monitor visits. Of these, four inspections resulted in deficiencies being identified, totaling six line items across all inspections. Notably, common themes or areas for improvement are not specified in available records. As no deficiencies were found during the latest inspection, it appears that corrective actions have been effective in addressing previous issues.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Dorothy Cares ALF
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to Dorothy Cares ALF's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Cares ALF
What languages are spoken at Dorothy Cares ALF?
The team at Dorothy Cares ALF speaks English and Spanish.
Is Dorothy Cares ALF in a walkable area?
Dorothy Cares ALF has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Dorothy Cares ALF?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares ALF's license number is 12994.
When does Dorothy Cares ALF's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares ALF's license expires on July 17, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Dorothy Cares ALF?
No, Dorothy Cares ALF has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Dorothy Cares ALF accept?
Dorothy Cares ALF accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.
Does Dorothy Cares ALF operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Dorothy Cares ALF is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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