Sweet Water at Largo

Sweet Water at Largo

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Sweet Water at Largo accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 80 Rank #570 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 570th 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #275 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 275th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 10, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 3, 2027
CountyPinellas
License Number8175
RCFE NumberAL #8175

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sweet Water at Largo is legally operated by Green Senior Care Of Largo, LLC, and administered by Joelle Smouse.

Management CompanySENIOR CARE CONSULTING AND FINANCE, LLC
Owner NameGreen Senior Care Of Largo, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
80 units
Total beds
80 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Visitor PolicyVisitors are welcome from 9:00am to 9:00pm.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Housekeeping
Laundry
Garden
Walking Paths
Movie Theater
3 Nutritious Meals Daily
Shared And Private Suites
Private Verandas
Watercolor Painting
Activities
Specific ProgramsNon-Denominational Faith Services
Religious ServicesNon-denominational faith services on Sundays and holidays
Touring Hours9:00am - 9:00pm

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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 (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 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. 4935 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.4 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 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. 4026 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
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. 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.

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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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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AL
IL
MC
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240
Facility 240
FL AVG 88
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39
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FL AVG 42
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Evergreen Woods Owner LLC27
22%
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FL AVG 58.3%
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24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #372 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
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AL
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225
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FL AVG 88
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64
Facility 64
FL AVG 42
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Regal Palms Limited Parnership25
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
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22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
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Facility 0.9
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Brookdale Palma Sola
AL
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Facility 160
FL AVG 88
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Emerivent Bradenton LLC25
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 58.3%
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22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
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FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
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AL
Naples (North Naples)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 88
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22
Facility 22
FL AVG 42
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Emeritus Corporation18
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
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Sweet Water at Largo
AL
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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, LLC40
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$11,000Joelle 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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