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The Bridges
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Riverview, FL
Reception area of a senior living facility Dining room set up for a meal service Seniors meditating outside on yoga mats Residents socializing in a common area of the facility

The Bridges

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Riverview, FL
11202 Dewhurst Drive, Riverview, FL 33578 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
The Bridges accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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Overview of The Bridges

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The Bridges is a 101-bed for-profit assisted living and independent senior residence operated by Sweet Water Grand LLC and managed by administrator Kristy Tuttle. The community features 24-hour staffing, licensed nursing, rehabilitation services, and respite care. Serving residents utilizing Medicaid, private insurance, and VA benefits, the facility employs English and Spanish-speaking staff. Daily operations include a chef-led dining program alongside varied activities like fitness classes, gardening, and organized social outings.

Regulatory histories over eight years show 33 deficiencies documented across 29 inspections, which averages to 2.4 infractions annually. While this total volume is 48% lower than the state average, every historical inspection resulted in at least one citation, creating a zero citations-per-inspection rate during those oversight periods. Recurrent issues historically involved medication assistance, staff training, records documentation, and dietary standards. Although the facility has undergone an elevated number of inspections relative to state averages, it has received zero fines or enforcement actions. Furthermore, a recent January 2025 complaint investigation resulted in zero deficiencies, indicating a shift toward stronger compliance.

Families researching senior housing options may want to monitor whether this recent positive trajectory is maintained in future state evaluations. Reviewing the facility’s progress on medication management and staff training protocols directly with the administration can provide reassurance regarding current care quality. This step helps ensure that historical operational challenges do not conflict with the level of assistance a relative requires.

Facility Direct Line (813) 413-8900
Facility Direct Line (813) 413-8900 info@bridgesretirement.com
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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 101 Rank #426 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 426th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
3 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #540 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 540th 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.
49 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 25, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 24, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number11670

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bridges is legally operated by Sweet Water Grand LLC, and administered by Kristy Tuttle.

Management CompanySENIOR CARE CONSULTING AND FINANCE, LLC
Owner NameSweet Water Grand LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
101 units
Total beds
101 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

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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.

Legal Actions Info Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $0
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 100% lower than FL avg

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 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (41% 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. 3735 This facility has 6% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 6% worse Rank #561 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 561st 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. 3226 This facility has had 23% more total inspections than the Florida average (32 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 23% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1116 This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 34%58% This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 24% better Rank #156 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 156th 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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Activities in this home

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dancing
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games & Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events & Outings
  • Theater & Movies

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to The Bridges'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.
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.
Vitality Living Spring Hill
AL
IL
MC
Spring Hill
240
Facility 240
FL AVG 88
Rank #16 / 1,058
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39
Facility 39
FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Evergreen Woods Owner LLC27
22%
Facility 22%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #87 / 906
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #372 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
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The Summit of Citrus Hills
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hernando
200
Facility 200
FL AVG 88
Rank #38 / 1,058
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC16
25%
Facility 25%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #98 / 906
14
Facility 14
FL AVG 33
Rank #187 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
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CountrySide Lakes
AL
IL
Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside)
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 42
Rank #368 / 1,427
Shepherd Csl, LLC14
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #204 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Mary Kristine Williams1 Bed / 2 BedA
The Bridges
AL
IL
MC
Riverview
101
Facility 101
FL AVG 88
Rank #426 / 1,058
No
49
Facility 49
FL AVG 42
Rank #540 / 1,427
Sweet Water Grand LLC32
34%
Facility 34%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #156 / 906
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #561 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
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Benton House of Port Orange
AL
MC
RC
Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo)
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1,058
No
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,403 / 1,427
Sonida Port Orange, LLC7
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 906
7
Facility 7
FL AVG 33
Rank #77 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Daniel Jose SalinasStudio / 1 BedA
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Bridges

What languages are spoken at The Bridges?

The team at The Bridges speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Bridges?

The Bridges is legally operated by Sweet Water Grand LLC, and administered by Kristy Tuttle.

Is The Bridges in a walkable area?

The Bridges has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Bridges?

According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license number is 11670.

When does The Bridges's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license expires on September 24, 2027.

How long has The Bridges been in business?

The Bridges has been operating for approximately 3 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Bridges?

No, The Bridges has a no-pet policy.

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