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 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 3 / 100 Rank #1383 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1383rd 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.
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.
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 #7 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 7th 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: 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
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.
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (83% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (83% 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 | 35 | This facility has 83% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 83% better Rank #62 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 62nd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 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 #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
| 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 |
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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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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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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.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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34
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| Dorothy Cares ALF | AL ADC HC | Riverview | 6
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6
FL AVG
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Rank
#914 / 1,058 | No |
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#1,383 / 1,427 | Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC | 99
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99
FL AVG
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#7 / 901 | 6 | 0%
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FL AVG
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#1 / 906 | 6
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33
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#62 / 906 | 1.0
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1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Dorothy Araujo | - | - |
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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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