Norwood Assisted Living in Merritt Island, FL

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.

Facility Direct Line (407) 715-7845

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 62 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceOctober 28, 2025

ExpirationOctober 27, 2027

CountyBrevard

License Number11011

RCFE NumberAL11011

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

6 units

Total beds

6 units

Safety FeaturesSafety handles for balance in bathrooms.

Staffing

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

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 47 citations 20 inspections 2 fines $3.6K fined

Inspection Score

6 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.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3.6k
vs $11.6k
↓ 69% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).

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 2014 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Routine

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.	47	33	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 year Average citations per year since 2014.	3.9	2.8	This facility has 39% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.9 vs. FL avg 2.8).↑ 39% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.4	1.3	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 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.	20	26	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 Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	16	16	This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
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 #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.

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

The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025, found no deficiencies and no complaints.
A July 15, 2024 inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for emergency environmental control.
Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 deficiencies in resident care supervision, staffing, training, and medication management from 2014 through 2021.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Theater & Movies

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

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


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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

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.

What payment types does Norwood Assisted Living accept?

Norwood Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Other.

Does Norwood Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Norwood Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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