Great American Assisted Living at Tampa
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Tampa, FL
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Great American Assisted Living at Tampa accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Great American Assisted Living at Tampa

Conveniently located in Hillsborough County, Tampa, FL, Colonial Assisted Living is a remarkable senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Age gracefully in the comfort of carefully built accommodations with access to 24/7 assistance provided by a dedicated and compassionate team. The community offers personalized care plans tailored to accommodate residents’ varying needs and preferences.

Residents enjoy fulfilling opportunities through a wide range of enriching activities and events, such as daily exercises, social events, book clubs, art and cooking classes, and more. The community provides an array of services that help residents get their medications on time and keep up with nutrition and physical therapy, ensuring they are always on top of their health. Residents also enjoy menu and recipes designed to satisfy every palate while providing the necessary nourishment for seniors.

Bed community size
90-bed community Rank #533 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 533rd out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #165 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 165th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceMay 1, 2024
ExpirationApril 30, 2026 Expired
CountyHillsborough
License Number5898

Ownership & Operating Entity

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa is legally operated by Sunrise Senior Village Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Nicole Soto.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
90 units
Total beds
90 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Chinese Creole English Spanish

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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 2013 · 13 years of data 65 citations 54 inspections 2 fines $8.0K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

3 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #573 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 80 out of 100. Letter grade B-. 3 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (97% above)
• Citations per year (100% above)
• Total inspections (108% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (23% below)
Latest Inspection August 8, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6533 This facility has 97% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (65 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 97% worse Rank #810 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 810th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2013. 52.5 This facility has 100% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 100% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 5426 This facility has 108% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (54 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 108% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2616 This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 48%62% This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 14% better Rank #328 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 328th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on August 8, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation.
  • The October 4, 2023 inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies related to resident care elopement standards and resident records.
  • Historic inspections show repeated Class 3 deficiencies in resident care supervision, medication assistance, records, and training from 2013 through 2017.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 7.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Great American Assisted Living at Tampa's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa is located in Tampa, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Great American Assisted Living at Tampa

What languages are spoken at Great American Assisted Living at Tampa?

The team at Great American Assisted Living at Tampa speaks Chinese, Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Great American Assisted Living at Tampa?

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa is legally operated by Sunrise Senior Village Assisted Living, Inc., and administered by Nicole Soto.

Is Great American Assisted Living at Tampa in a walkable area?

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Great American Assisted Living at Tampa?

According to FL state health department records, Great American Assisted Living at Tampa's license number is 5898.

When does Great American Assisted Living at Tampa's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Great American Assisted Living at Tampa's license expires on April 30, 2026.

What payment types does Great American Assisted Living at Tampa accept?

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa accepts Medicaid, VA, and Workers Compensation.

Does Great American Assisted Living at Tampa operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Great American Assisted Living at Tampa is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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