Grande Cypress ALF, LLC
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC accepts Medicaid.
Grande Cypress ALF is a 54-bed senior living community situated on Jewel Lake that provides standard assisted living and memory care services. Accommodations include private and semi-private suites supported by 24-hour staffing, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The facility coordinates medication assistance, housekeeping, laundry, and local transportation alongside structured daily activities like exercise, games, crafts, and music. Dietary services include meals and snacks prepared under the supervision of a registered dietitian.
Data documenting the home’s compliance history record zero total deficiencies since its initial licensure in January 2022. This spotless baseline includes both its original certification review and the most recent standard evaluation from July 2, 2024. Because every official on-site check conducted by state health departments has returned entirely clear, the facility maintains a perfect zero citations-per-inspection rate across its operational history. No financial fines, administrative penalties, or enforcement actions have ever been issued against the provider.
Interested individuals exploring residential options in the North Central Florida area can view these unblemished government logs as an indicator of an exceptionally compliant management framework from the property’s inception. Since the public data confirms that the community has maintained a flawless regulatory track record across all state visits, the current files point to a highly organized environment. Scheduling an in-person tour is a helpful next step to view the lakeside grounds firsthand, inspect the room setups, and talk with the nursing team about daily care coordination.
54-bed community Rank #740 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 740th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #250 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 30, 2028
CountyColumbia
License Number13688
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC is legally operated by Grande Cypress Alf, LLC, and administered by Jennifer Allender.
Owner NameGrande Cypress Alf, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
54 units
Total beds
54 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation
Healthy Meals And Snacks
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.
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 (89% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Total citations (89% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% 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.
| 4 | 35 | This facility has 89% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 89% better Rank #40 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 40th 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 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% 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.
| 4 | 26 | This facility has had 85% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (4 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 85% fewer |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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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.
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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240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
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39
FL AVG
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Rank
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22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
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24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Royal Palms | AL | Ne Largo (Largo) | 225
Facility
225
FL AVG
88
Rank
#24 / 1,058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
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Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Grande Cypress ALF, LLC | AL | Lake City | 54
Facility
54
FL AVG
88
Rank
#740 / 1,058 | No |
67
Facility
67
FL AVG
42
Rank
#250 / 1,427 | Grande Cypress Alf, LLC | 4 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 4
Facility
4
FL AVG
33
Rank
#40 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Jennifer Allender | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Grande Cypress ALF, LLC
What languages are spoken at Grande Cypress ALF, LLC?
The team at Grande Cypress ALF, LLC speaks English.
Is Grande Cypress ALF, LLC in a walkable area?
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Grande Cypress ALF, LLC?
According to FL state health department records, Grande Cypress ALF, LLC's license number is 13688.
When does Grande Cypress ALF, LLC's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Grande Cypress ALF, LLC's license expires on January 30, 2028.
Are pets allowed at Grande Cypress ALF, LLC?
No, Grande Cypress ALF, LLC has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Grande Cypress ALF, LLC accept?
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC accepts Medicaid and Other.
Does Grande Cypress ALF, LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Grande Cypress ALF, LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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