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Royal Dalton House the
Royal Dalton House The offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Homosassa, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.
Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, Royal Dalton House The may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.
The community has 76 beds, and Michael R Whyte serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a setting dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. Restaurant style meals prepared daily by an accomplished chef give residents a dining setting for meals at the community, while salon and barber services let them arrange grooming there. A movie theater and golf putting green provide on site options for films and putting practice, and a large secure courtyard with fountains and landscaping offers outdoor space within a secured setting.
Community insights.
About this community
Royal Dalton House the is legally operated by The Royal Dalton House LLC, and administered by Michael R Whyte.
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
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$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 (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (28% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 7 | 35 | This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 80% better Rank #77 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 77th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.0 | 1.39 | This facility has 28% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 28% better Rank #153 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 7 | 26 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (7 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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
85
Rank
#13 / 976 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
41
Rank
#680 / 1,332 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 907 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | AL IL MC RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
85
Rank
#33 / 976 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
41
Rank
#776 / 1,332 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 907 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| CountrySide Lakes | AL IL | Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#228 / 976 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
41
Rank
#330 / 1,332 | Shepherd Csl, LLC | 14 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#444 / 907 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Mary Kristine Williams | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Benton House of Port Orange | AL MC RC | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
85
Rank
#496 / 976 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,308 / 1,332 | Sonida Port Orange, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 907 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Daniel Jose Salinas | Studio / 1 Bed | A |
| Royal Dalton House the | AL IL MC RC | Homosassa | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
85
Rank
#521 / 976 | No |
31
Facility
31
FL AVG
41
Rank
#828 / 1,332 | The Royal Dalton House LLC | 7 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 907 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Michael R Whyte | - | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Dalton House the
What languages are spoken at Royal Dalton House the?
The team at Royal Dalton House the speaks English.
Is Royal Dalton House the in a walkable area?
Royal Dalton House the has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Royal Dalton House the?
According to FL state health department records, Royal Dalton House the's license number is 13161.
Are pets allowed at Royal Dalton House the?
No, Royal Dalton House the has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Royal Dalton House the accept?
Royal Dalton House the accepts Other.
Does Royal Dalton House the operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Royal Dalton House the is registered as a for-profit in FL.
Who is the administrator of Royal Dalton House the?
Michael R Whyte is the administrator of Royal Dalton House the.
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