Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Meridian At Lantana
Meridian at Lantana sits in Lantana, Florida, at 3061 Donnelly Dr: 104 beds across assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It’s part of the Aura Collection. Owned by Pacifica SL Lantana LLC (managed by Lantana Mgr LLC, administered by Mary Beth Skoyec). Six years in operation.
It’s for-profit, with private rooms, in a 3-story building. Walk Score 68 means some errands on foot. Downtown is 2.8 miles away. The nearest hospital is 1.04 miles.
Respite care available. Transportation services included. Amenities: outdoor pool, patios, game rooms, sitting areas, pet-friendly, elegant dining room, gardens. Daily activities list thoroughly: board games, gentle exercise, outings, arts and crafts, dancing, exercise classes, music, shopping, social events, theater, yoga.
Chef-prepared meals in the dining room. Pets are allowed. Financial planning is available. This is a programmed community with extensive activity offerings.
Over 10 years, 41 total citations versus the Florida average of 33 (24% above). That’s 4.1 per year versus Florida’s 3.3. The facility underwent 30 inspections (15% above the state average of 26).
Of those 30, 24 resulted in citations; 50% above the Florida average of 16 inspections with citations. The inspection citation rate is 80%, meaning eight out of every ten inspections found violations. Florida average is 62%.
The fine activity shows 6 fines totaling $23,500 over 10 years. Florida average is 5 fines at $11,624. Meridian at Lantana paid 102% more in fines than average.
Staffing standards and emergency management planning deficiencies appear repeatedly across inspections from 2016 through 2025. A March 2025 inspection found no deficiencies. Two months later in May 2025, inspectors cited three new deficiencies in staffing, training, and emergency management planning.
Meridian at Lantana operates in a persistent state of compliance failure. Recurring staffing and emergency planning deficiencies across a decade, combined with 102% higher fines than the state average, indicate systemic operational dysfunction that has not been resolved.
Community insights.
About this community
Meridian At Lantana is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Lantana LLC, and administered by Mary Beth Skoyec.
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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$23.5kvs $11.6k↑ 102% 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 (17% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above)
• Inspection citation rate (38% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
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Total citations
| 41 | 35 | This facility has 17% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 17% worse Rank #619 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 619th 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
| 1.4 | 1.4 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.4).— At avg Rank #616 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 616th 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
| 30 | 26 | This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Florida average (30 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 80% | 58% | This facility has 22 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (80% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 22% worse Rank #801 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 801st 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. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Meridian At Lantana
Places of interest near Meridian At Lantana
2.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lantana's city center to Meridian At Lantana's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.04 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida JFK Hospital)
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Compare Assisted Living around Lantana
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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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| The Carlisle Assisted Living & Memory Care | AL IL MC RC | Lantana | 175
Facility
175
FL AVG
88
Rank
#81 / 1,058 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
FL AVG
42
Rank
#524 / 1,427 | Cre-Nl Carlisle Trs, LLC | 46 | 70%
Facility
70%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#674 / 906 | 77
Facility
77
FL AVG
33
Rank
#829 / 906 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#761 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,000 | Sharron Empson | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Meridian At Lantana | AL IL RC | Lantana | 104
Facility
104
FL AVG
88
Rank
#410 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | Pacifica Sl Lantana LLC | 30 | 80%
Facility
80%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#801 / 906 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#619 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $23,500 | Mary Beth Skoyec | Private Rooms | A+ |
| Banyan Place Lantana | AL RC | Lantana (Southwinds) | 39
Facility
39
FL AVG
88
Rank
#809 / 1,058 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
FL AVG
42
Rank
#571 / 1,427 | Banyan Lantana Fl Management LLC | 15 | 80%
Facility
80%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#801 / 906 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
33
Rank
#218 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,050 | Paviella Ruether | Private Rooms | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Meridian At Lantana is located in Lantana, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian At Lantana
What languages are spoken at Meridian At Lantana?
The team at Meridian At Lantana speaks English, French, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Meridian At Lantana?
Meridian At Lantana is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Lantana LLC, and administered by Mary Beth Skoyec.
Is Meridian At Lantana in a walkable area?
Meridian At Lantana has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Meridian At Lantana?
According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Lantana's license number is 4898.
How long has Meridian At Lantana been in business?
Meridian At Lantana has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Meridian At Lantana?
Yes, Meridian At Lantana allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Meridian At Lantana accept?
Meridian At Lantana accepts Other.
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