Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center provides assisted living and independent living in Punta Gorda, FL. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.
The community has 70 beds, with private rooms and studios available. Private studio layouts give residents the option of having one private space. Dining is available on site through a bistro or café. Social bistro and gathering spaces give residents places to spend time together.
Payment options include Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Tammy Pelham serves as the administrator. North Port Retirement Center operates the community.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
70Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center is legally operated by North Port Retirement Center, Inc., and administered by Tammy Pelham.
Sourced directly from the team at Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center.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.
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
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.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 25.0 | This facility has 56% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 25).↓ 56% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.9 | This facility has 44% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.5 vs. FL avg 0.9).↓ 44% better |
Per-category split of the 11 citations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the Florida state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 21 | 27.0 | This facility has had 22% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (21 vs. FL avg 27). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 5 | 9.0 | This facility has 44% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5 vs. FL avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 24% | 31% | This facility has 7 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24% vs. FL avg 31%).↓ 7% better |
6.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Punta Gorda's city center to Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center'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.
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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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| The Meridian at Punta Gorda Isles | AL IL MC | Punta Gorda (Punta Gorda Isles) | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
85
Rank
#84 / 890 | No |
28
Facility
28
FL AVG
40
Rank
#635 / 999 | Punta Gorda Senior Living Opco LLC | 4 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#253 / 853 | 3
Facility
3
FL AVG
25
Rank
#99 / 853 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#397 / 853 | For-Profit | $0 | Brian Baxter | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Hampton Manor of Punta Gorda | AL HOS IL MC RC | Punta Gorda (Charlotte Harbor) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
85
Rank
#213 / 890 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
FL AVG
40
Rank
#817 / 999 | Hampton Manor Of Punta Gorda LLC | 12 | 33%
Facility
33%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#454 / 853 | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
25
Rank
#238 / 853 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#397 / 853 | For-Profit | $80,500 | Michael Moldoff | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center | AL IL | Punta Gorda | 70 | No | - | North Port Retirement Center, Inc | 21 | 24% | 11 | 0.5 | For-Profit | $6,500 | Tammy Pelham | - | - |
| Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles | AL | Punta Gorda (Punta Gorda Isles) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
85
Rank
#550 / 890 | Yes |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#886 / 999 | Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc | 29 | 41%
Facility
41%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#663 / 853 | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
25
Rank
#675 / 853 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#658 / 853 | For-Profit | $12,000 | Scott Sayre | Suite | A+ |
| The Courtyard Assisted Living | AL | Punta Gorda | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
85
Rank
#550 / 890 | No | - | Courtyard Enterprises Of Port Charlotte LLC | 57 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
30.6%
Rank
#634 / 853 | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
25
Rank
#797 / 853 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
0.9
Rank
#617 / 853 | For-Profit | $78,250 | Alex Siquijor | - | - |
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Sandhill Gardens Retirement Center is located in Punta Gorda, Florida.
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