Suncoast Retreat ALF
Assisted Living & Respite Care · New Port Richey, FL

Suncoast Retreat ALF

Assisted Living & Respite Care · New Port Richey, FL
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Suncoast Retreat ALF accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Suncoast Retreat ALF

Suncoast Retreat ALF is an 84-bed, for-profit assisted living community operated by Equity Properties, LLC, and managed by administrator Christopher Damiani. The veteran-owned property provides 24-hour staffing with licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants for long-term, short-term, and respite care. The facility works with Medicaid, VA benefits, and private insurance. It features bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish, home-style meals, and daily activities like arts, gardening, and outings.

State records covering 13 years and 65 inspections show around 75 deficiencies, which averages out to 4.2 citations per year. While this volume is slightly lower than the Florida state baseline, every single inspection over the facility’s history turned up at least one violation, resulting in a zero citations-per-inspection rate. Recurring problem areas include medication records, staff training, and background screenings.

State regulators have visited this building 158% more often than the state average, which has resulted in four fines totaling $6,000 but no severe enforcement actions. Recent reviews from 2024 and 2025 show a mix of random violations alongside some clean complaint investigations.

Families looking over their care options will want to consider how this frequent inspection history fits with the level of care their relative needs. It is a good idea to ask the administration for written updates on their background screening and staff training processes to see if older issues have been fixed. Booking an in-person tour to watch how the staff interacts with residents during busy daytime hours can also give you a better sense of daily operations.

Bed community size
84-bed community Rank #560 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 560th 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #223 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 223rd 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 27, 2024
ExpirationNovember 26, 2026
CountyPasco
License Number10530

Ownership & Operating Entity

Suncoast Retreat ALF is legally operated by Equity Properties, LLC, and administered by Christopher Damiani.

Management CompanySENIOR HEALTH SERVICES, LLC
Owner NameEquity Properties, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
60 units
Private
24 units
Total beds
84 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Program24/7 Staffing

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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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (114% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% 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. 7535 This facility has 114% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (75 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 114% worse Rank #823 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 823rd 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. 1.11.4 This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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. 6726 This facility has had 158% more total inspections than the Florida average (67 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 158% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3816 This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 57%58% This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 1% better Rank #443 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with 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.

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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. 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.
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.
Trinity Place Assisted Living
AL
RC
New Port Richey
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
No
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 42
Rank #323 / 1,427
Trinity Place Assisted Living, LLC16
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #1 / 906
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 33
Rank #218 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Amy TaitStudio / 1 Bed
The Pavilion of New Port Richey
AL
IL
MC
New Port Richey (Pinecrest)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 88
Rank #433 / 1,058
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
Npr Al Opco LLC39
56%
Facility 56%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #427 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$6,200Lynne Bourgeois-
Elevated Estates of New Port Richey
AL
MC
RC
New Port Richey
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 88
Rank #522 / 1,058
Yes
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 42
Rank #612 / 1,427
Elevated Estates Of New Port Richey LLC58
69%
Facility 69%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #661 / 906
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 33
Rank #856 / 906
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #678 / 906
For-Profit$14,050Larry PrescottStudio
Suncoast Retreat ALF
AL
RC
New Port Richey
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 88
Rank #560 / 1,058
No
69
Facility 69
FL AVG 42
Rank #223 / 1,427
Equity Properties, LLC67
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 33
Rank #823 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$6,000Christopher Damiani-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Suncoast Retreat ALF is located in NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Suncoast Retreat ALF

What languages are spoken at Suncoast Retreat ALF?

The team at Suncoast Retreat ALF speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Suncoast Retreat ALF?

Suncoast Retreat ALF is legally operated by Equity Properties, LLC, and administered by Christopher Damiani.

Is Suncoast Retreat ALF in a walkable area?

Suncoast Retreat ALF has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Suncoast Retreat ALF?

According to FL state health department records, Suncoast Retreat ALF's license number is 10530.

When does Suncoast Retreat ALF's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Suncoast Retreat ALF's license expires on November 26, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Suncoast Retreat ALF?

No, Suncoast Retreat ALF has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Suncoast Retreat ALF accept?

Suncoast Retreat ALF accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

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