Meridian At Lantana

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.

104-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

6 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 68 / 100

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

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceApril 15, 2024

ExpirationApril 14, 2026

CountyPalm Beach

License Number4898

Meridian At Lantana is legally operated by Pacifica Sl Lantana Llc, and administrated by Mary Beth Skoyec.

Management CompanyLANTANA MGR LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

104 units

Total beds

104 units

Staffing

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

English French Spanish

ContactJulie Walke, Associate

Respite Care

Outdoor Pool

Patios

Games Rooms

Cozy Sitting Areas

Pet-Friendly Homes

Elegant Dining Room

Gardens

ActivitiesDaily calendar of events and activities including board games, gentle exercise, and outings.

Specific Programs55+ Apartments, Financial Planning

Food DescriptionDelicious chef-prepared meals served in an elegant dining room.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 41 citations 30 inspections 6 fines $23.5K fined

Inspection Score

15 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.
6
vs 5 avg
↑ 20% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$23.5k
vs $11.6k
↑ 102% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 10 years (since 2016).

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 2016 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection May 29, 2025 Standard

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.	41	33	This facility has 24% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (41 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 24% worse Rank #631 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 631st 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2016.	4.1	3.3	This facility has 24% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 3.3).↑ 24% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.4	1.3	This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #633 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 633rd 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.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	30	26	This facility has 15% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 15% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	24	16	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 Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	80%	62%	This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (80% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 18% worse Rank #818 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 818th 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.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on May 29, 2025, cited three deficiencies in staffing, training, and emergency management planning.
A March 21, 2025, inspection found no deficiencies, showing temporary compliance improvement.
Repeated deficiencies in staffing standards and emergency management planning appeared in multiple inspections from 2016 through 2025.

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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

Meridian At Lantana Plan 3

Meridian At Lantana Plan 2

Meridian At Lantana Plan 1

Meridian At Lantana Plan 4

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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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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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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?

The legal owner and operator of Meridian At Lantana is Pacifica Sl Lantana Llc.

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.

When does Meridian At Lantana's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Meridian At Lantana's license expires on April 14, 2026.

What payment types does Meridian At Lantana accept?

Meridian At Lantana accepts Other.

Does Meridian At Lantana operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Meridian At Lantana is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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