Meridian At Lantana
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Lantana, FL

Meridian At Lantana

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Lantana, FL

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 104 Rank #410 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 410th out of 1,058 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
6 years
Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #234 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 1,427 homes we track 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
68 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 15, 2024
CountyPalm Beach
License Number4898

Ownership & Operating Entity

Meridian At Lantana is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Lantana LLC, and administered by Mary Beth Skoyec.

Management CompanyLANTANA MGR LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
104 units
Total beds
104 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English French Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Patio
Game Room
Pet Friendly
Dining
Garden
Activitiesboard games, gentle exercise, outings
Specific Programs55+ Apartments, Financial Planning, Services and Amenities

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• 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 Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4135 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.41.4 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 3026 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2416 This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Meridian At Lantana

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Address 2.8 miles from city center Info 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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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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, LLC46
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$6,000Sharron Empson1 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 LLC30
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$23,500Mary Beth SkoyecPrivate RoomsA+
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 LLC15
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$1,050Paviella RuetherPrivate Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Meridian At Lantana is located in Lantana, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
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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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

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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