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Rising Oaks Assisted Living
Rising Oaks Assisted Living is a 52-bed, non-profit assisted living and memory care facility. The property provides 24/7 staffing, help with daily tasks, medication assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services. Residents are provided with daily meals and snacks, along with managed transportation coordination to support their everyday schedule.
Evaluation documents spanning eight years and 12 separate inspections show a total of zero deficiencies. The community maintains a perfect record, securing a zero citations-per-inspection rate across its entire history. Every single visit from the state since the initial opening in 2017, including multiple reviews in 2024 and the most recent evaluation in January 2025, came back completely clear. Consequently, the provider has faced zero fines and no administrative enforcement actions of any kind.
Prospective representatives can see from these multi-year records that the facility has a remarkably consistent approach to state compliance standards. Because the community has completely avoided the typical citations that many care homes run into, the data points to a very stable and well-monitored environment. It is still a good idea to schedule a walkthrough of the building to meet the care team, observe the daily routine, and discuss how they tailor their memory support programs for new residents.
Community insights.
About this community
Rising Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Smith & Sorensen, LLC, and administered by Crystal Ducksworth.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
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-
$0vs $11.6k↓ 100% lower than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (66% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 12 | 35 | This facility has 66% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 66% better Rank #146 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 146th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 0.9 | 1.4 | This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 36% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 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
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Total inspections
| 13 | 26 | This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (13 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Royal Palms | AL | Ne Largo (Largo) | 225
Facility
225
FL AVG
88
Rank
#24 / 1,058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
#291 / 1,427 | Regal Palms Limited Parnership | 25 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Rising Oaks Assisted Living | AL | Live Oak | 52
Facility
52
FL AVG
88
Rank
#749 / 1,058 | No |
62
Facility
62
FL AVG
42
Rank
#323 / 1,427 | Smith & Sorensen, LLC | 13 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#146 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Crystal Ducksworth | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Rising Oaks Assisted Living
What languages are spoken at Rising Oaks Assisted Living?
The team at Rising Oaks Assisted Living speaks English.
Who is the owner of Rising Oaks Assisted Living?
Rising Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Smith & Sorensen, LLC, and administered by Crystal Ducksworth.
Is Rising Oaks Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Rising Oaks 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 Rising Oaks Assisted Living?
According to FL state health department records, Rising Oaks Assisted Living's license number is 13041.
Are pets allowed at Rising Oaks Assisted Living?
No, Rising Oaks Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Rising Oaks Assisted Living accept?
Rising Oaks Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
Does Rising Oaks Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Rising Oaks Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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