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 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 30 / 100 Rank #915 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 915th 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.
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.
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-
6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$20kvs $11.6k↑ 72% higher 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.
Overall vs. FL average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (40% below)
• Total citations (60% above)
• Inspections with citations (13% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
• Inspection citation rate (40% 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 | 35 | This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 60% worse Rank #751 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 751st 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
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.1 | 1.4 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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
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% | 58% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th 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. |
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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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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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| Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach | AL IL MC RC | Santa Rosa Beach | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
88
Rank
#237 / 1,058 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,159 / 1,427 | 205 West Hewett Road Opco LLC | 10 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#203 / 906 | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
33
Rank
#105 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Stacie Webb | Suite |
| The Beacon Breeze | AL MC RC | Gulf Breeze | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | No |
30
Facility
30
FL AVG
42
Rank
#915 / 1,427 | Chp Gulf Breeze Fl Tenant Corp | 52 | 35%
Facility
35%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#158 / 906 | 56
Facility
56
FL AVG
33
Rank
#751 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $20,000 | Nelson Ford | Studio / 1 Bed |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Beacon Breeze is located in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
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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 11 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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