Dorothy Cares II ALF
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Home Care · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares II ALF
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care & Home Care · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares II ALF accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Receive all the support you need in a home-like environment with Dorothy Cares II ALF, a welcoming senior living community set in Riverview, FL, offering comprehensive assisted living services. The community provides each resident with personalized care plans and an array of services, such as assistance with daily living communities and medication management to ensure they are comfortable and well-cared for. Residents here are provided with cozy accommodations that are designed with their unique safety needs to make sure they enjoy utmost comfort and peace of mind.
In addition to excellent care services, the community also offers delicious home-style meals and an array of fun and engaging activities to nurture their overall well-being. Convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance are also available to give residents a maintenance-free living experience. Here, residents’ needs are guaranteed to be met with compassionate care and support that allows them utmost comfort and convenience.
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: 35 / 100 Rank #839 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 839th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 27, 2025
ExpirationNovember 26, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number13055
Dorothy Cares II 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
Other
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 (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (80% 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.
| 7 | 35 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 80% better Rank #77 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th 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.
| 7 | 26 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (7 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Theater & Movies
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to Dorothy Cares II 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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#398 / 906 | 47
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47
FL AVG
33
Rank
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1.1
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1.3
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130
FL AVG
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23
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23
FL AVG
42
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93
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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Rank
#180 / 906 | 34
Facility
34
FL AVG
33
Rank
#518 / 906 | 1.0
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1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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56
FL AVG
88
Rank
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82
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82
FL AVG
42
Rank
#89 / 1,427 | Lighthouse Healthcare Group, LLC | 97
Facility
97
FL AVG
83
Rank
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43%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#246 / 906 | 11
Facility
11
FL AVG
33
Rank
#136 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| Canterbury Tower | AL IL NH RC SNF | Tampa (South Tampa) | 17
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17
FL AVG
88
Rank
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56
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56
FL AVG
42
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Facility
96
FL AVG
83
Rank
#129 / 901 | 5 | 40%
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40%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#204 / 906 | 8
Facility
8
FL AVG
33
Rank
#91 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#722 / 906 | Non-Profit | - | Joyce Mitchell | - | A+ |
| Dorothy Cares II ALF | AL ADC HC | Riverview (Boyette) | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
88
Rank
#914 / 1,058 | No |
35
Facility
35
FL AVG
42
Rank
#839 / 1,427 | Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
83
Rank
#7 / 901 | 7 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Dorothy Araujo | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Cares II ALF
What neighborhood is Dorothy Cares II ALF in?
Dorothy Cares II ALF is in the Boyette neighborhood of Riverview.
What languages are spoken at Dorothy Cares II ALF?
The team at Dorothy Cares II ALF speaks English, Other, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Dorothy Cares II ALF?
Dorothy Cares II ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC, and administered by Dorothy Araujo.
Is Dorothy Cares II ALF in a walkable area?
Dorothy Cares II ALF has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Dorothy Cares II ALF?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares II ALF's license number is 13055.
When does Dorothy Cares II ALF's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares II ALF's license expires on November 26, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Dorothy Cares II ALF?
No, Dorothy Cares II ALF has a no-pet policy.
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