
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
Memory Lane Cottage provides exceptional memory care for seniors in Tampa Palms, Florida. At Memory Lane Cottages, their mission is to create a safe, comfortable environment that feels like home, while personalizing care to maximize each resident’s quality of life. The professionally trained staff creates a secure atmosphere where residents can wander freely. Family participation is encouraged as part of the care plan, ensuring residents receive care that reflects their unique life experiences.
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms offers 20 private suites, a dining room with home-cooked meals, a living room, and large secured courtyards with walking paths and gardening areas. Residents enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate memory and cognitive function, including games, movies, and arts and crafts. Memory Lane Cottage provides comprehensive care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24/7 supervision by Alzheimer’s-trained staff. They also offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed.
20-bed community Rank #880 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 880th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1015 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1015th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 27, 2025
ExpirationAugust 26, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number12675
RCFE Number12675
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is legally operated by Memory Lane Cottage At Tampa Palms, Llc, and administered by Kelly Jean Irish O'keefe.
Management CompanyNHA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
20 units
Total beds
20 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Specific ProgramsLife At The Cottage, Kudos, Caregiver Support Services
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 2015 · 11 years of data
23 citations
14 inspections
1 fine
$775 fined
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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$775vs $11.6k↓ 93% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).
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 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Total inspections (46% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% above) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Total inspections (46% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
Latest Inspection
October 7, 2025
Routine
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 23 | 33 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #360 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 360th 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. |
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Citations per year
| 2.1 | 3 | This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 3).↓ 30% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.6 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #740 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 740th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 14 | 26 | This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 46% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 43% | 62% | This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better Rank #261 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 261st 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 7, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies but they were corrected on site by October 2025.
- July 31, 2025 inspection found three Class 3 deficiencies in admissions and medication management.
- Recent complaint investigations from 2020 to 2024 found no deficiencies or substantiated issues.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
7 years of experience
Andrew is a certified Florida Assisted Living Administrator and Memory Care Director dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and supporting families. With seven years of residential leadership and healthcare administration experience, he brings deep knowledge of Alzheimer's care and family advocacy. Andrew's personal experience caring for his mother has strengthened his compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents and their loved ones at Memory Lane Cottage.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
5175 Cypress Preserve Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
What neighborhood is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in?
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is in the Tampa Palms neighborhood of Tampa.
What languages are spoken at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?
The team at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is legally operated by Nha Management Services, Inc., and administered by Kelly Jean Irish O'Keefe.
Is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in a walkable area?
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?
According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license number is 12675.
When does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expires on August 26, 2027.
What payment types does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accept?
Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.
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