Sweet Water at Largo
Sweet Water at Largo is an 80-bed for-profit assisted living and memory care community operated by Green Senior Care Of Largo, LLC, and managed by administrator Joelle Smouse. The family-owned facility provides medication assistance, personal care, and three daily meals with accommodation options in private or shared suites. Serving Medicaid and VA-eligible residents, the community utilizes English and Spanish-speaking staff and features amenities such as walking paths, vegetable gardens, and diverse social activities.
An analysis of state compliance data from the past 12 years indicates that the provider received 49 total citations across 40 distinct oversight visits. This volume equates to an annual average of 3.4 infractions, tracking 26% lower than the baseline typically recorded across the state. Every historical evaluation led to a citation, resulting in a zero citations-per-inspection rate during those specific cycles. Past operational gaps mostly involved medication storage, staff background screenings, and food service protocols. Frequent state reviews—tracking 54% higher than the state norm, led to eight fines totaling $11,000, though no severe administrative enforcement occurred. Crucially, the facility established a positive trajectory by achieving three back-to-back flawless inspections between late 2024 and mid-2025.
Older adults looking at local senior care options can view this recent stretch of clean regulatory reports as a sign of updated facility protocols. Evaluating these recent improvements alongside historical data points offers a complete picture of the community’s progress. Speaking directly with the administrative team about how they maintain food service and medication management consistency can provide additional assurance before making a final housing decision.
About this community
Sweet Water at Largo is legally operated by Green Senior Care Of Largo, Llc, and administered by Joelle Smouse.
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
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8vs 5 avg↑ 60% higher than FL avg
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$11kvs $11.6k↓ 5% 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.
Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
• Total citations (48% above)
• Citations per year (46% above)
• Total inspections (54% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (27% below)
Citations
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Total citations
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49 | 33 | This facility has 48% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (49 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 48% worse Rank #725 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 725th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 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. |
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Citations per year
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3.5 | 2.4 | This facility has 46% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.5 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 46% worse |
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Citations per inspection
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1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 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
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
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40 | 26 | This facility has 54% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 54% worse |
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Inspections with citations
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18 | 16 | This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
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45% | 62% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 17% better Rank #291 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 291st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- Most recent inspection on May 7, 2025, found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
- A single Class 3 physical plant safety deficiency was cited on July 17, 2024, with no further issues reported since.
- Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in medication management, dietary standards, and background screening from 2017 to 2019.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sweet Water at Largo
What languages are spoken at Sweet Water at Largo?
The team at Sweet Water at Largo speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Sweet Water at Largo?
Sweet Water at Largo is legally operated by Green Senior Care Of Largo, Llc, and administered by Joelle Smouse.
Is Sweet Water at Largo in a walkable area?
Sweet Water at Largo has a walk score of 65. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Sweet Water at Largo?
According to FL state health department records, Sweet Water at Largo's license number is 8175.
When does Sweet Water at Largo's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Sweet Water at Largo's license expires on September 3, 2027.
What payment types does Sweet Water at Largo accept?
Sweet Water at Largo accepts Medicaid and VA.
Does Sweet Water at Largo operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sweet Water at Largo is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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