Swankridge Care Centers
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Homestead, FL

Swankridge Care Centers

Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Homestead, FL

Overview of Swankridge Care Centers

Experience a worry-free lifestyle with Swankridge Care Centers, an exceptional family-owned community in Homestead, FL, that offers assisted living. The community also provides dementia care, assistance with chronic conditions, and physical disability support to meet residents’ special needs. Caring for seniors since 1965, residents can rest assured of receiving exceptional care for their unique needs 24/7.

Residents do not have to worry about daily living activities and household responsibilities, with the community handling them. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. Medical equipment and supplies are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. The community is great for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, with its dedicated services and purposely designed amenities.

Bed community size
12-bed community Rank #889 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 889th 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
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #67 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th 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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 7, 2024
CountyMiami-Dade
License Number5184

Ownership & Operating Entity

Swankridge Care Centers is legally operated by Swankridge Inc, and administered by Shannon Swank.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
12 units
Total beds
12 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsDaily Housekeeping, Personal Attendants, Personal Laundry Services, Assistance With Personal Needs, Nurses and CNAs on Staff, Qualified Medications Aides on Duty 24/7, Assistance With Chronic Conditions
Operating HoursOpen 24/7

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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.

Since 2016 · 10 years of data 58 citations 19 inspections 5 fines $3.3K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

11 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #707 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 707th 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: 72 out of 100. Letter grade C-. 11 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2016 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (76% above)
• Citations per inspection (138% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (53% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

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. 5833 This facility has 76% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 76% worse Rank #761 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 761st 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.11.3 This facility has 138% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 138% worse Rank #899 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 899th 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 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. 1926 This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (19 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1816 This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 95%62% This facility has 33 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (95% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 33% worse Rank #902 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 902nd 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.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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Health Programs

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Places of interest near Swankridge Care Centers

Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Homestead's city center to Swankridge Care Centers's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Miami-dade County

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.

Miami Jewish Health
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Miami (Northeast 2Nd Avenue)
393
Facility 393
FL AVG 88
Rank #2 / 1058
No
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 40
Rank #74 / 1487
------For-Profit--Studio / 1 Bed
Swankridge Care Centers
AL
NH
Homestead
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 88
Rank #889 / 1058
No
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 40
Rank #67 / 1487
Swankridge Inc
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 83
Rank #707 / 876
19
95%
Facility 95%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #902 / 907
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #761 / 907
3.1
Facility 3.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #899 / 907
For-Profit$3,250Shannon SwankPrivate Suites
Garden Hills Center, Inc
AL
Miami (West End)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1058
No
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #1160 / 1487
Garden Hills Retirement Center, Inc
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #68 / 876
9
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #274 / 907
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 33
Rank #111 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #158 / 907
For-Profit-Diana Carolina LopezPrivate / Semi-private Rooms
American Home Care Facility Inc
AL
Miami (West End)
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1058
No
71
Facility 71
FL AVG 40
Rank #203 / 1487
American Home Care Facility, Inc
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #314 / 876
10
40%
Facility 40%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #212 / 907
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 33
Rank #307 / 907
2.1
Facility 2.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #847 / 907
For-Profit$400Yulier ViamontePrivate / Semi-private Rooms
Granny’s Garden Home ALF
AL
ADC
Miami
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1058
No
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 40
Rank #570 / 1487
Gardenia Home Alf LLC
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #383 / 876
15
87%
Facility 87%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #866 / 907
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #328 / 907
1.5
Facility 1.5
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #683 / 907
For-Profit$1,175Jorge E RePrivate / Semi-private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Swankridge Care Centers is located in Homestead, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Swankridge Care Centers

What languages are spoken at Swankridge Care Centers?

The team at Swankridge Care Centers speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Swankridge Care Centers?

Swankridge Care Centers is legally operated by Swankridge Inc, and administered by Shannon Swank.

Is Swankridge Care Centers in a walkable area?

Swankridge Care Centers has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Swankridge Care Centers?

According to FL state health department records, Swankridge Care Centers's license number is 5184.

Are pets allowed at Swankridge Care Centers?

No, Swankridge Care Centers has a no-pet policy.

Does Swankridge Care Centers operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Swankridge Care Centers is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Swankridge Care Centers?

Shannon Swank is the administrator of Swankridge Care Centers.

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