The Blake at Miramar Beach
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Miramar Beach, FL

The Blake at Miramar Beach

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Miramar Beach, FL
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The Blake at Miramar Beach accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of The Blake at Miramar Beach

Brimming with luxurious spaces, The Blake at Miramar Beach is an esteemed senior living community located on Ponce De Leon Street, Miramar Beach, FL, that offers assisted living and memory care. With a wide array of well-designed and spacious accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience comfort and security like no other. The community also features personal care, rehabilitation services, and respite care to ensure seniors receive the care and support that best match their needs and preferences.

The Blake at Miramar Beach promotes a warm and inviting environment for seniors to flourish and have the finest experience. Explore new interests and rediscover old hobbies with engaging activities and fun programs. Indulge in delicious and healthy meals that cater to nutritional needs and tastes. Committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, The Blake at Miramar Beach paves the way for seniors to live their retirement without worries and cherish every moment.

Bed community size
130-bed community Rank #210 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 210th 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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #788 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 788th 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 2, 2025
CountyWalton
License Number13600

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Blake at Miramar Beach is legally operated by The Blake At Miramar Beach Services LLC, and administered by Susan Connor.

Management CompanyQSL MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Extended Congregate Care
130 units
Private
130 units
Total beds
130 units

Staffing

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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 Score Info 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 above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #69 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 69th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 97 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 14 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (63% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (81% below)
• Inspection citation rate (56% 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. 1335 This facility has 63% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 63% better Rank #170 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 170th 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. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% 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. 1126 This facility has had 58% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (11 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 316 This facility has 81% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 81% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 27%62% This facility has 35 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 35% better Rank #106 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 106th 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Places of interest near The Blake at Miramar Beach

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Miramar Beach's city center to The Blake at Miramar Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.06 miles to nearest hospital (Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast)

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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.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
The Blake at Miramar Beach
AL
MC
RC
Miramar Beach
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 42
Rank #788 / 1,427
The Blake At Miramar Beach Services LLC
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 83
Rank #69 / 901
11
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #106 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit-Susan ConnorStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Destin
AL
IL
MC
Destin (Miramar Beach)
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
Yes
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,318 / 1,427
Blc Crystal Bay, LLC
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 83
Rank #781 / 901
51
49%
Facility 49%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #320 / 906
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 33
Rank #678 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$27,000Kimberly Migliozzi1 Bed / 2 BedA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Blake at Miramar Beach is located in Miramar Beach, Florida.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about The Blake at Miramar Beach

What languages are spoken at The Blake at Miramar Beach?

The team at The Blake at Miramar Beach speaks English.

Who is the owner of The Blake at Miramar Beach?

The Blake at Miramar Beach is legally operated by The Blake At Miramar Beach Services LLC, and administered by Susan Connor.

Is The Blake at Miramar Beach in a walkable area?

The Blake at Miramar Beach has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Blake at Miramar Beach?

According to FL state health department records, The Blake at Miramar Beach's license number is 13600.

Are pets allowed at The Blake at Miramar Beach?

Yes, The Blake at Miramar Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does The Blake at Miramar Beach accept?

The Blake at Miramar Beach accepts Other and VA.

Does The Blake at Miramar Beach operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Blake at Miramar Beach is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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