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 #369 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 369th 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.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1356 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1356th 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.
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.
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.
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
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 (63% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (43% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% below)
• Total citations (63% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (43% below)
• Inspection citation rate (3% 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.
| 57 | 35 | This facility has 63% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 63% worse Rank #756 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 756th 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.
| 0.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 43% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 43% better Rank #11 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 11th 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.
| 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% | 58% | This facility has 2 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 2% better Rank #427 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 427th 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Gulf Breeze's city center to The Camellia at Gulf 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.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
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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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
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39
FL AVG
42
Rank
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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 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Royal Palms | AL | Ne Largo (Largo) | 225
Facility
225
FL AVG
88
Rank
#24 / 1,058 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
FL AVG
42
Rank
#291 / 1,427 | Regal Palms Limited Parnership | 25 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#164 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Palma Sola | AL | Bradenton | 160
Facility
160
FL AVG
88
Rank
#108 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | Emerivent Bradenton LLC | 25 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Brookdale North Naples | AL | Naples (North Naples) | 150
Facility
150
FL AVG
88
Rank
#132 / 1,058 | No |
22
Facility
22
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,056 / 1,427 | Emeritus Corporation | 18 | 44%
Facility
44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#262 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| The Camellia at Gulf Breeze | AL NH RC | Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#369 / 1,058 | No |
5
Facility
5
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,356 / 1,427 | South Seas Alf Care LLC | 68 | 56%
Facility
56%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#427 / 906 | 57
Facility
57
FL AVG
33
Rank
#756 / 906 | 0.8
Facility
0.8
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#11 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,975 | Tammy Goodman | - | A+ |
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.
How long has The Camellia at Gulf Breeze been in business?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
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