Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Heron House of Largo
Heron House of Largo is a 145-bed assisted living community that provides personal care, rehabilitation services, and short-term respite stays. Supported by 24-hour staffing, the facility offers chef-prepared dining, physical wellness programming, local shopping trips, and group activities like games and music. Various financial options are accommodated, including Medicaid, HMOs, and Veterans Affairs benefits.
State oversight documentation collected across 83 separate evaluations since 2012 logs 91 total deficiencies, a citation volume that sits 179% higher than the typical Florida senior community average. Because every on-site review historically uncovered at least one regulatory mark, the facility maintains a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for flawless reports. Regulatory logs reveal recurring compliance challenges regarding medication management, employee training, staffing levels, food services, and emergency preparedness.
The provider’s enforcement history features 15 administrative fines totaling $15,629, and state inspections from 2024 and 2025 have continued to identify minor infractions. While these persistent citations indicate ongoing regulatory monitoring, public records confirm that the operator historically addresses its cited issues through mandated corrective actions and follow-up reviews.
Older adults exploring local residential care options should carefully examine these long-term monitoring trends when reviewing the property. Because the public files indicate a sustained history of citations involving medication routines, building maintenance, and staffing levels up through the most recent evaluations, asking the administration to outline their current quality improvement plan and training protocols is an essential safeguard. Planning an in-person walkthrough is also an effective way to evaluate the overall condition of the campus layout and watch how the team handles daily care routines.
Community insights.
About this community
Heron House of Largo is legally operated by Heron House Alf LLC, and administered by Celee Brown.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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-
15vs 5 avg↑ 200% higher than FL avg
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$15.6kvs $11.6k↑ 34% higher 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.
• Total citations (163% above)
• Inspections with citations (256% above)
• Inspection citation rate (16% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 92 | 35 | This facility has 163% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (92 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 163% worse Rank #868 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 868th 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
| 1.1 | 1.4 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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
| 85 | 26 | This facility has had 227% more total inspections than the Florida average (85 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 227% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 57 | 16 | This facility has 256% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 256% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 67% | 58% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (67% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 9% worse Rank #603 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 603rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
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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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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
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240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
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
#291 / 1,427 | Regal Palms Limited Parnership | 25 | 36%
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+ |
| Heron House of Largo | AL | Largo | 145
Facility
145
FL AVG
88
Rank
#155 / 1,058 | No |
65
Facility
65
FL AVG
42
Rank
#275 / 1,427 | Heron House Alf LLC | 85 | 67%
Facility
67%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#603 / 906 | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
33
Rank
#868 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $15,629 | Celee Brown | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Heron House of Largo
What languages are spoken at Heron House of Largo?
The team at Heron House of Largo speaks English.
Who is the owner of Heron House of Largo?
Heron House of Largo is legally operated by Heron House Alf LLC, and administered by Celee Brown.
Is Heron House of Largo in a walkable area?
Heron House of Largo has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Heron House of Largo?
According to FL state health department records, Heron House of Largo's license number is 10811.
When does Heron House of Largo's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Heron House of Largo's license expires on November 29, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Heron House of Largo?
No, Heron House of Largo has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Heron House of Largo accept?
Heron House of Largo accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
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