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
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 85 / 100
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
StatusIn Review
IssuanceMarch 7, 2024
ExpirationJune 3, 2026 Expired
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)

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 5 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (76% above)
• Citations per year (76% above)
• Citations per inspection (138% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above)
• Inspection citation rate (53% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection October 29, 2024 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 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 year Info Average citations per year since 2016. 5.83.3 This facility has 76% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5.8 vs. FL avg 3.3).↑ 76% worse
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. 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 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. 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • October 29, 2024 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • June 3, 2024 inspection cited 14 Class 3 deficiencies across resident care, medication, staffing, training, records, emergency management, and food service.
  • Deficiency themes of resident care, staffing, training, records, and emergency environmental control recurred in multiple inspections from 2016 through 2024.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Suites

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Building Type: Single-story

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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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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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.

When does Swankridge Care Centers's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Swankridge Care Centers's license expires on June 3, 2026.

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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