Norwood Assisted Living

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Norwood Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Norwood Assisted Living

Norwood Assisted Living is dedicated to providing care to their senior residents. The community is smaller, only hosting six residents. Because of the size of this community, intimacy and closeness becomes something of value to them. The people a part of this community, whether resident or staff, treat each other as family.

Despite being a smaller community, this doesn’t mean they don’t have fun. There are various activities in place that are enjoyed by the residents. Ice cream socials, group exercises, and more are added to the community’s calendar to make sure that the residents never have a boring day at Norwood Assisted Living.

Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #914 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 914th out of 1058 homes 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.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.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
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #323 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 1487 homes 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.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 28, 2025
ExpirationOctober 27, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number11011
RCFE NumberAL11011

Ownership & Operating Entity

Norwood Assisted Living is legally operated by Norwood Assisted Living Inc., and administered by Irene Wilkerson.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
6 units
Total beds
6 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSafety handles for balance in bathrooms.

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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.

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 47 citations 20 inspections 2 fines $3.6K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #626 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 626th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per inspection (85% above)
• Inspection citation rate (29% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (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. 4733 This facility has 42% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 42% worse Rank #689 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 689th 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 2.41.3 This facility has 85% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 85% worse Rank #878 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 878th 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 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. 2026 This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (20 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1616 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info 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 #807 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 807th 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.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 3.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merritt Island's city center to Norwood Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Norwood Assisted Living is located in Merritt Island, 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 Norwood Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Norwood Assisted Living in?

Norwood Assisted Living is in the Rosedale neighborhood of Merritt Island.

What languages are spoken at Norwood Assisted Living?

The team at Norwood Assisted Living speaks English.

Is Norwood Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Norwood Assisted Living has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Norwood Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Norwood Assisted Living's license number is 11011.

When does Norwood Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Norwood Assisted Living's license expires on October 27, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Norwood Assisted Living?

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

What payment types does Norwood Assisted Living accept?

Norwood Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Other.

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