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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.
Community insights.
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-
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.
• Total citations (40% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspection citation rate (22% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 49 | 35 | This facility has 40% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (49 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 40% worse Rank #712 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 712th 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 40 | 26 | This facility has had 54% more total inspections than the Florida average (40 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 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
| 45% | 58% | This facility has 13 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 13% better Rank #276 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 276th 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. |
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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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Royal Palms | AL | Ne Largo (Largo) | 225
Facility
225
FL AVG
88
Rank
#24 / 1,058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
#291 / 1,427 | Regal Palms Limited Parnership | 25 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Sweet Water at Largo | AL | Largo | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | No |
65
Facility
65
FL AVG
42
Rank
#275 / 1,427 | Green Senior Care Of Largo, LLC | 40 | 45%
Facility
45%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#276 / 906 | 49
Facility
49
FL AVG
33
Rank
#712 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,000 | Joelle Smouse | - | - |
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.
Are pets allowed at Sweet Water at Largo?
No, Sweet Water at Largo has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Sweet Water at Largo accept?
Sweet Water at Largo accepts Medicaid and VA.
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