Rising Oaks Assisted Living

Rising Oaks Assisted Living

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Rising Oaks Assisted Living accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 52 Rank #749 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 749th out of 1,058 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #323 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 1,427 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
IssuanceNovember 7, 2023
CountySuwannee
License Number13041
RCFE NumberAL13041

Ownership & Operating Entity

Rising Oaks Assisted Living is legally operated by Smith & Sorensen, LLC, and administered by Crystal Ducksworth.

Owner NameSmith & Sorensen, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
52 units
Total beds
52 units

Staffing

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

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Transportation
Healthy Meals And Snacks

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (66% below)
• Citations per inspection (36% below)

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. 1235 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.4 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 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. 1326 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

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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.
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.
Vitality Living Spring Hill
AL
IL
MC
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240
Facility 240
FL AVG 88
Rank #16 / 1,058
Yes
39
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FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Evergreen Woods Owner LLC27
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$1,500Kimberly AdamsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
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 Parnership25
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$250Richard Marc LewisStudio / 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 LLC25
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$1,000Michelle MesserStudio / 1 BedA+
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 Corporation18
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$650Holly Stevens-DavisStudio / 1 BedA+
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, LLC13
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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