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Starlight at Deland
Located in the serene area in Deland, Florida, Starlight at Deland is a dependable senior living community that offers comprehensive assisted living services in a loving environment that fosters a worry-free lifestyle. A well-trained team of caregivers are always available to offer an array of convenient services and assistance, including meal preparation, feeding assistance, housekeeping, medication management, and other medical services. As a family-owned community, Starlight at Deland guarantees an intimate and family-like environment that focuses on making deep connections with residents for better delivery of care.
Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the right amount of support and the care they need with personalized care plans that are curated after a thorough assessment. With most of the tedious chores handled by a dedicated care team, residents can freely focus on their enjoyment and well-being. At Starlight at Deland, residents enjoy a living environment and care services that allow them to live freely and happily.
Community insights.
About this community
Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC, and administered by Runell Gordon.
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-
3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$5.3kvs $11.6k↓ 55% 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 (20% above)
• Citations per inspection (65% above)
• Inspection citation rate (43% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 42 | 35 | This facility has 20% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 20% worse Rank #631 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 631st 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
| 2.3 | 1.39 | This facility has 65% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 65% worse Rank #861 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 861st 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
| 18 | 26 | This facility has had 31% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (18 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 31% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 83% | 58% | This facility has 25 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 25% worse Rank #831 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 831st 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?
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
Places of interest near Starlight at Deland
2.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Deland's city center to Starlight at Deland's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Deland
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.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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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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| Grand Villa of DeLand | AL ADC IL MC RC | Deland | 170
Facility
170
FL AVG
85
Rank
#79 / 976 | No |
43
Facility
43
FL AVG
41
Rank
#606 / 1,332 | Gv Deland, LLC | 15 | 47%
Facility
47%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#301 / 907 | 17
Facility
17
FL AVG
33
Rank
#233 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 907 | For-Profit | $2,500 | Keith Fedigan | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Starlight at Deland | AL | Deland | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
85
Rank
#818 / 976 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
41
Rank
#1,308 / 1,332 | Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC | 18 | 83%
Facility
83%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#831 / 907 | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
33
Rank
#631 / 907 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#861 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,250 | Runell Gordon | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Starlight at Deland is located in DeLand, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Starlight at Deland
What languages are spoken at Starlight at Deland?
The team at Starlight at Deland speaks English and Sign Language.
Who is the owner of Starlight at Deland?
Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC, and administered by Runell Gordon.
Is Starlight at Deland in a walkable area?
Starlight at Deland has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Starlight at Deland?
According to FL state health department records, Starlight at Deland's license number is 11216.
Are pets allowed at Starlight at Deland?
No, Starlight at Deland has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Starlight at Deland accept?
Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.
Does Starlight at Deland operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Starlight at Deland is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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