The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Gulf Breeze, FL
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is a 110-bed assisted living community operated by South Seas Alf Care LLC and managed by administrator Tammy Goodman. The for-profit facility provides 24-hour staffing, licensed nursing, respite care, and Medicaid and VA-supportive services. Residents have access to daily living assistance alongside structured activities such as arts, gardening, music, and social outings.
Regulatory records spanning 12 years and 68 inspections detail 57 deficiencies, averaging 2.8 annually. While this annual volume is 39% lower than the state average, every inspection resulted in at least one deficiency, establishing a zero citations-per-inspection rate. Recurring compliance issues involve medication management, care rights documentation, physical plant safety, emergency planning, dietary standards, and staff training. Recent inspections noted specific gaps in medication training and physical plant safety. The facility has received six fines totaling $12,000, and its elevated inspection frequency indicates ongoing regulatory monitoring. Additionally, this high volume of oversight suggests that state authorities maintain active, continuous supervision of the premises.
Prospective residents should weigh these persistent compliance patterns against their specific care expectations. Reviewing recent state evaluation reports can help determine if the facility’s historical operational gaps have been sufficiently resolved to meet personal safety and wellness needs. Direct inquiries with administration regarding recent corrective actions can provide further clarity on current standard of care adjustments.
110-bed community Rank #372 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 372nd out of 1060 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.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1357 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1357th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
CountySanta Rosa
License Number9664
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is legally operated by South Seas Alf Care LLC, and administered by Tammy Goodman.
Owner NameSouth Seas Alf Care LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactMs. Tammy Goodman, Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsActivities Of Daily Living
Operating Hours24/7
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 2012 · 14 years of data
57 citations
68 inspections
6 fines
$12.0K 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.
10 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #692 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 692nd 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: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 10 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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$12kvs $11.6k↑ 3% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
• Total citations (73% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
Latest Inspection
July 3, 2024
Complaint
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 57 | 33 | This facility has 73% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 73% worse Rank #757 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 757th 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 year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 4.1 | 2.4 | This facility has 71% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 71% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better Rank #17 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 17th 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 68 | 26 | This facility has had 162% more total inspections than the Florida average (68 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 162% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 38 | 16 | This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 56% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better Rank #440 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 440th 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.
- July 3, 2024 complaint inspection found one physical plant safety deficiency, continuing a recurring theme from prior years.
- June 13, 2024 complaint inspection identified one medication management training deficiency, reflecting ongoing staff training issues.
- No immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations appeared in recent inspections, but deficiencies have persisted in medication and safety areas over time.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
What neighborhood is The Camellia at Gulf Breeze in?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is in the Pensacola Beach neighborhood of GULF BREEZE.
What languages are spoken at The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
The team at The Camellia at Gulf Breeze speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is legally operated by South Seas Alf Care LLC, and administered by Tammy Goodman.
Is The Camellia at Gulf Breeze in a walkable area?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
According to FL state health department records, The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license number is 9664.
When does The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license expires on September 30, 2027.
Are pets allowed at The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
No, The Camellia at Gulf Breeze has a no-pet policy.
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