Kare Assisted Living in Orlando, FL | 8 Photos

Overview of Kare Assisted Living

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Kare Assisted Living, a distinct community in Orlando, FL, offering assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ welfare, a respectful and highly skilled team provides top-tier care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain independence in their golden years without hassles.

Facility Direct Line (407) 432-6785

16-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

12 years in operation

A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 57 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceJuly 4, 2025

ExpirationMarch 7, 2027

CountyOrange

License Number11143

Kare Assisted Living is legally operated by Kare Assisted Living, LLC, and administered by Sandra Matos.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

16 units

Total beds

16 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

ContactMr. Julio Romero, President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 53 citations 27 inspections 5 fines $6.2K fined

Inspection Score

11 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$6.2k
vs $11.6k
↓ 47% lower 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

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	53	33	This facility has 61% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 61% worse Rank #733 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 733rd 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.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2	1.3	This facility has 54% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse Rank #834 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 834th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	27	26	This facility has had 4% more total inspections than the Florida average (27 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 4% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	22	16	This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	81%	62%	This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 19% worse Rank #829 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 829th 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.

September 10, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies but all were corrected on site with no outstanding issues reported.
January 24, 2023 complaint inspection found 11 Class 3 deficiencies including admissions, resident care, staffing, training, and records.
Recent 2025 inspections consistently cited deficiencies in staff training, facility records, and emergency controls, showing ongoing compliance challenges.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

2.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Kare Assisted Living'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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


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Kare Assisted Living	AL	Orlando (Lake Holden Shores)	16 Facility 16 FL AVG 88 Rank #874 / 1058	No	57 Facility 57 FL AVG 40 Rank #393 / 1487	Kare Assisted Living, LLC	72 Facility 72 FL AVG 83 Rank #707 / 876	27	81.5% Facility 81.5% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #829 / 907	53 Facility 53 FL AVG 33 Rank #733 / 907	2.0 Facility 2.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #834 / 907	For-Profit	$6,200	Sandra Matos	Private / Shared Rooms	-

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

What neighborhood is Kare Assisted Living in?

Kare Assisted Living is in the Lake Holden Shores neighborhood of Orlando.

What languages are spoken at Kare Assisted Living?

The team at Kare Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Is Kare Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Kare Assisted Living has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Kare Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license number is 11143.

When does Kare Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license expires on March 7, 2027.

How long has Kare Assisted Living been in business?

Kare Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Kare Assisted Living?

No, Kare Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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