Gardens of North Port offers assisted living and independent living in North Port, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since a move to a different community may not be required.
The community has 70 beds and private rooms, so each resident has a single personal living space. Chef-prepared meals and an on-site bistro or café provide prepared dining. Residents also have access to a leisure pool, salon and spa services, and a private screening lounge for recreation and personal care. Social programs and activities offer organized ways to spend time with others. Payment options include insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. Denise Marie Hayes serves as administrator, and North Port Retirement Center operates the community.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
70Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Gardens of North Port is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Denise Marie Hayes.
Sourced directly from the team at Gardens of North Port.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.
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 25.0 | This facility has 96% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 25).↓ 96% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.1 | 0.9 | This facility has 89% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.1 vs. FL avg 0.9).↓ 89% better |
Per-category split of the 1 citations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the Florida state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 13 | 27.0 | This facility has had 52% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (13 vs. FL avg 27). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 52% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 1 | 9.0 | This facility has 89% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 9).↓ 89% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 8% | 31% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8% vs. FL avg 31%).↓ 23% better |
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from North Port's city center to Gardens of North Port'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-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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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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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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
85
Rank
#13 / 890 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
40
Rank
#488 / 999 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 28 | 11%
Facility
11%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#75 / 853 | 3
Facility
3
FL AVG
25
Rank
#99 / 853 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#44 / 853 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
85
Rank
#84 / 890 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
40
Rank
#139 / 999 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 12%
Facility
12%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#85 / 853 | 2
Facility
2
FL AVG
25
Rank
#72 / 853 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#44 / 853 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
85
Rank
#104 / 890 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
40
Rank
#719 / 999 | Swc North Naples Opco LLC | 19 | 21%
Facility
21%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#196 / 853 | 5
Facility
5
FL AVG
25
Rank
#141 / 853 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#113 / 853 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Coral Oaks | AL IL | Palm Harbor | 101
Facility
101
FL AVG
85
Rank
#335 / 890 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
FL AVG
40
Rank
#124 / 999 | Palm Harbor Slc Tenant LLC | 19 | 11%
Facility
11%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#75 / 853 | 2
Facility
2
FL AVG
25
Rank
#72 / 853 | 0.1
Facility
0.1
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#44 / 853 | For-Profit | $0 | Heather Ortman | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Gardens of North Port | AL IL | North Port | 70 | No | - | North Port Retirement Center, Inc | 13 | 8% | 1 | 0.1 | For-Profit | $0 | Denise Marie Hayes | - | - |
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