Heron House of Largo
Heron House of Largo
Heron House of Largo accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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.
145-bed community Rank #155 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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: 65 / 100 Rank #275 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 30, 2024
ExpirationNovember 29, 2026
CountyPinellas
License Number10811
RCFE NumberALF# 10811
Heron House of Largo is legally operated by Heron House Alf LLC, and administered by Celee Brown.
Management CompanyAURORA CARE MANAGEMENT LLC
Owner NameHeron House Alf LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
145 units
Total beds
145 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24/7 staffing and emergency systems in place.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
24/7 Care
Daily Tasks Assistance
Nutritious Meals
Wellness And Fitness Programs
Safe And Secure Environment
Comfortable Living Spaces
Engaging Community Life
Activitiesgames, crafts, music, movies, special events, outings
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 2017 · 9 years of data
92 citations
85 inspections
15 fines
$15.6K fined
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.
17 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #777 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 777th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 66 out of 100. Letter grade D. 17 points below 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-
15vs 5 avg↑ 200% higher than FL avg
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$15.6kvs $11.6k↑ 34% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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.
Since 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (179% above)
• Inspections with citations (256% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total citations (179% above)
• Inspections with citations (256% above)
• Inspection citation rate (8% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% 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.
| 92 | 33 | This facility has 179% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (92 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 179% worse Rank #869 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 869th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 67% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (67% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 5% worse Rank #647 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 647th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 4, 2025 found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation.
- The facility has recurring Class 3 deficiencies mainly involving medication storage, emergency management, and physical plant safety across multiple inspections.
- The April 28, 2025 complaint inspection cited four Class 3 deficiencies including medication records, food service, and emergency management planning.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
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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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