The Beacon Breeze

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.

(850) 749-5215

120-bed community

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

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 17, 2025

ExpirationDecember 16, 2027

CountySanta Rosa

License Number11456

The Beacon Breeze is legally operated by Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp, and administrated 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

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 56 citations 52 inspections 6 fines $20.0K fined

Inspection Score

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
6
vs 5 avg
↑ 20% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$20k
vs $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

Latest Inspection December 11, 2024 Complaint

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
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 #764 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 764th 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	6.2	3.7	This facility has 68% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6.2 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 68% worse
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 #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st 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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	52	26	This facility has 100% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (52 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 100% worse
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
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 #173 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd 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.

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.

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What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 345 / 420 / 468 / 612 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Studio

345 - 612 sq. ft

1 / 4

1 Bed

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

The Beacon Breeze Plan 3

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The Beacon Breeze Plan 1

The Beacon Breeze Plan 4

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. — 11.07 miles to nearest hospital (Cordova Medical Center)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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


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