Starlight at Deland
Starlight at Deland
Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Overview of 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.
9-bed community Rank #899 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 899th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 2 / 100 Rank #1404 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1404th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMay 6, 2024
CountyVolusia
License Number11216
Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland LLC, and administered by Runell Gordon.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
9 units
Total beds
9 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Sign Language
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.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
42 citations
18 inspections
3 fines
$5.3K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #626 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 626th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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
Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).
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.
Since 2020 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (77% above)
• Inspection citation rate (34% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (77% above)
• Inspection citation rate (34% 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
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 42 | 33 | This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse Rank #632 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 632nd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.3 | 1.3 | This facility has 77% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 77% worse Rank #865 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 865th out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 83% | 62% | This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 21% worse Rank #840 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 840th out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The July 31, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and did not cite any issues.
- The December 5, 2024 inspection identified 11 Class 3 deficiencies in resident care, staffing, training, records, and background screening compliance.
- The facility showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staffing, training, and elopement standards from 2021 through early 2024 complaint and routine inspections.
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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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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