Palm Cottages of Rockledge
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rockledge, FL

Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rockledge, FL

Overview of Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Palm Cottages at Rockledge Florida provides a comfortable community in their assisted living and memory care housing options. The team of dedicated professionals aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. The home strives to provide a safe and secure environment that allows residents to feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay. They hope for residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen only at the Palm Cottages.

Management promotes an active lifestyle for all residents which is why they provide on-site and off-site activities, religious activities, and fitness activities; as well as receive services to ease their day-to-day living such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation, concierge, and dining service– to name a few.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 112 Rank #297 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 297th out of 976 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.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #680 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 680th out of 1,332 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 24, 2024
ExpirationOctober 23, 2026
CountyBrevard
License Number9987

Ownership & Operating Entity

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is legally operated by Palm Cottage Operator, LLC, and administered by Carola Gonzales.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
112 units
Private
112 units
Total beds
112 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Services

2 services
Extended Congregate Care
Respite Stays

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsInclusive Services

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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 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (251% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Inspections with citations (263% above)
• Inspection citation rate (28% above)
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. 12335 This facility has 251% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (123 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 251% worse Rank #898 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 898th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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. 1.61.39 This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 15% worse Rank #723 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 723rd out of 907 homes we track 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. 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. 7826 This facility has had 200% more total inspections than the Florida average (78 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 200% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 5816 This facility has 263% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 263% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 74%58% This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 16% worse Rank #733 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 733rd out of 907 homes we track 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. 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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Minimum Age: 55

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No pets allowed

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Address 1.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rockledge's city center to Palm Cottages of Rockledge's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. 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.
Woodland Towers
AL
IL
Deland (Cranor)
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 85
Rank #43 / 976
Yes
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 41
Rank #663 / 1,332
Indigo Center For Senior Living, LLC18
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 907
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$1,000Tammy Cornett1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Heritage Waterside
AL
IL
MC
Daytona Beach Shores (Winthrop Holding)
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 85
Rank #206 / 976
Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 41
Rank #717 / 1,332
Heritage Waterside LLC10
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 907
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 33
Rank #117 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Mary NossStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
The Bridge at Orlando
AL
Orlando
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 85
Rank #228 / 976
Yes
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 41
Rank #696 / 1,332
Inverrary Retirement Investors, LLC32
81%
Facility 81%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #818 / 907
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 33
Rank #588 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #442 / 907
For-Profit$12,250Taron J. MortonAlcove / 1 BedA+
Palm Cottages of Rockledge
AL
MC
Rockledge (Admiralty Lakes Townhomes)
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 85
Rank #297 / 976
No
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 41
Rank #680 / 1,332
Palm Cottage Operator, LLC78
74%
Facility 74%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #733 / 907
123
Facility 123
FL AVG 33
Rank #898 / 907
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #723 / 907
For-Profit$38,100Carola Gonzales--
Sancerre at Orange City
AL
MC
Orange City (Orangedale)
99
Facility 99
FL AVG 85
Rank #395 / 976
Yes
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 41
Rank #874 / 1,332
Nxc Orange City Operator LLC5
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 907
5
Facility 5
FL AVG 33
Rank #50 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Michelle GrayStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is located in Rockledge, 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 Palm Cottages of Rockledge

What neighborhood is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is in the Admiralty Lakes Townhomes neighborhood of Rockledge.

Who is the owner of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is legally operated by Palm Cottage Operator, LLC, and administered by Carola Gonzales.

Is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in a walkable area?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license number is 9987.

When does Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expires on October 23, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

No, Palm Cottages of Rockledge has a no-pet policy.

Does Palm Cottages of Rockledge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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