Cottages at Palm Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Worth Beach, FL

Cottages at Palm Beach

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lake Worth Beach, FL
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Cottages at Palm Beach accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Cottages at Palm Beach

Cottages at Palm Beach, in Greenacres, Florida, is a premier care facility and a home designed specifically for its residents. They offer memory care, independent living, respite care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia care, and assisted living services tailored to seniors’ needs and preferences. The community provides a wide range of engaging activities and programs, creating a beautiful and serene environment for residents to enjoy with a comprehensive array of services and amenities, including round-the-clock staff support, housekeeping, and laundry services.

The community prioritizes the independence and well-being of its residents, ensuring that their unique care needs are met with personalized attention—the elegant and inviting atmosphere that promotes self-care and encourages residents to engage in physical activity. The beautiful outdoor courtyard offers residents a peaceful place to stroll and connect with nature. Combined with exceptional services and world-class amenities, Cottages at Palm Beach provides peace of mind to families in the community.

Bed community size
98-bed community Rank #469 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 469th 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 34 / 100 Rank #851 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 851st 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJanuary 17, 2025
CountyPalm Beach
License Number9409
RCFE NumberLic #AL9409

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cottages at Palm Beach is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, and administered by Jason Frandsen.

Management CompanyPACIFICA SENIOR LIVING LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
98 units
Private
98 units
Total beds
98 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English French Spanish

Leadership

ContactJulie Walke, Associate (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Arts & Crafts
Devotional Services
Daily Exercise
Pet Therapy
Live Entertainment
Group Outings
Board Games & Puzzles
Specific ProgramsFinancial Planning

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 81 citations 62 inspections 13 fines $16.0K 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.

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

Rank #791 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 791st 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: 65 out of 100. Letter grade D. 18 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 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (145% above)
• Inspections with citations (169% above)
• Inspection citation rate (11% 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. 8133 This facility has 145% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 145% worse Rank #840 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 840th 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. 1.31.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th 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. 6226 This facility has had 138% more total inspections than the Florida average (62 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 138% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 4316 This facility has 169% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 169% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 69%62% This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (69% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 7% worse Rank #679 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 679th 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on September 21, 2024, cited one unclassified deficiency related to the background screening clearinghouse.
  • The November 16, 2022 inspection found five deficiencies including resident care supervision, medication administration, staff training, risk management, and visitation.
  • Prior inspections showed recurring deficiencies in resident care, medication management, staffing, and emergency management from 2020 through 2022.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 4.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Worth Beach's city center to Cottages at Palm Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (Center for Recovery at JFK Medical Center)

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Cottages at Palm Beach
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Cottages at Palm Beach is located in Lake Worth Beach, 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).
FL

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 Cottages at Palm Beach

What languages are spoken at Cottages at Palm Beach?

The team at Cottages at Palm Beach speaks Creole, English, French, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Cottages at Palm Beach?

Cottages at Palm Beach is legally operated by Extended Care Portfolio Florida LLC, and administered by Jason Frandsen.

Is Cottages at Palm Beach in a walkable area?

Cottages at Palm Beach has a walk score of 34. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Cottages at Palm Beach?

According to FL state health department records, Cottages at Palm Beach's license number is 9409.

Are pets allowed at Cottages at Palm Beach?

Yes, Cottages at Palm Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Cottages at Palm Beach accept?

Cottages at Palm Beach accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Cottages at Palm Beach operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Cottages at Palm Beach is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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