The Beacon Breeze
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL
The Beacon Breeze
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL
The Beacon Breeze accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.
Overview of The Beacon Breeze
The Beacon is a serene community located in Gulf Breeze, FL that provides specialized assisted living with memory care services. The staff understands the importance of addressing the emotional, spiritual, mental, and social needs of each resident. The secure environment prioritizes safety and comfort, with a compassionate and dedicated staff being attentive to all resident needs. The core mission at The Beacon revolves around resident well-being, achieved through a unique blend of personalized care plans, and an active lifestyle.
For seniors desiring an independent and fulfilling lifestyle for assisted senior living, The Beacon’s assisted living program provides spacious living areas. Residents can personalize their apartments with cherished décor, creating a familiar and comfortable haven. A dedicated staff is available to assist with daily living tasks, ensuring a carefree and secure environment. Residents can also take advantage of on-site amenities that promote an active and healthy lifestyle. From engaging fitness classes to social events and exciting outings, The Beacon encourages residents to stay connected and participate in activities they enjoy.
120-bed community Rank #253 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 253rd 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #916 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 916th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 17, 2025
ExpirationDecember 16, 2027
CountySanta Rosa
License Number11456
The Beacon Breeze is legally operated by Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp, and administered by Nelson Ford.
Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
120 units
Total beds
120 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMr. Nelson Ford (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2017 · 9 years of data
56 citations
52 inspections
6 fines
$20.0K fined
Inspection Score
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.
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.
14 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #746 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 746th 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: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 14 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$20kvs $11.6k↑ 72% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).
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 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (70% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)
• Total citations (70% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (44% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 56 | 33 | This facility has 70% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 70% worse Rank #752 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 752nd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 52 | 26 | This facility has had 100% more total inspections than the Florida average (52 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 100% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 35% | 62% | This facility has 27 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 27% better Rank #165 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 165th 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. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspections on December 11, 2024, and January 18, 2024, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations.
- Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 deficiencies in staff training, resident care supervision, medication management, and risk management from 2017 through 2023.
- Deficiency themes have included resident care supervision and staff in-service training, with some improvement as recent inspections report no deficiencies.
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Room Sizes: 345 / 420 / 468 / 612 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1 / 4
Studio
1
345 - 612 sq. ft
1 / 4
1 Bed
1
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Beacon Breeze
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7.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gulf Breeze's city center to The Beacon Breeze's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Santa Rosa Beach
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.
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Rank
#111 / 907 | 0.9
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FL AVG
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| The Beacon Breeze | AL MC RC | Gulf Breeze | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1058 | No |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
40
Rank
#916 / 1487 | Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp | 69
Facility
69
FL AVG
83
Rank
#746 / 876 | 52 | 34.6%
Facility
34.6%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#165 / 907 | 56
Facility
56
FL AVG
33
Rank
#752 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $20,000 | Nelson Ford | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Beacon Breeze
What languages are spoken at The Beacon Breeze?
The team at The Beacon Breeze speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Beacon Breeze?
The Beacon Breeze is legally operated by Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp, and administered by Nelson Ford.
Is The Beacon Breeze in a walkable area?
The Beacon Breeze has a walk score of 30. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Beacon Breeze?
According to FL state health department records, The Beacon Breeze's license number is 11456.
When does The Beacon Breeze's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Beacon Breeze's license expires on December 16, 2027.
How long has The Beacon Breeze been in business?
The Beacon Breeze has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Beacon Breeze?
No, The Beacon Breeze has a no-pet policy.
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