The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Florida, FL

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

Assisted Living, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Florida, FL
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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.

Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #379 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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.
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1356 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1356th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
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BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
CountySanta Rosa
License Number9664

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is legally operated by South Seas Alf Care Llc, and administrated by Tammy Goodman.

Owner NameSouth Seas Alf Care LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Tammy Goodman, Director

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsActivities Of Daily Living
Operating Hours24/7

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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.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 57 citations 68 inspections 6 fines $12.0K fined
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.

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. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 73 out of 100. Letter grade C. 10 points below 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.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Total inspections (162% 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 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. 5733 This facility has 73% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 73% worse Rank #769 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 769th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 4.12.4 This facility has 71% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 71% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.81.3 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 #26 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 26th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 6826 This facility has 162% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 162% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3816 This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse
Inspection citation rate Info 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 #449 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 449th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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.

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Assisted Living in Florida

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is located in GULF BREEZE, 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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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MC

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89
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29
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39
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MC

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AL

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IL

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MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

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NH

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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 legal owner and operator of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is South Seas Alf Care Llc.

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.

What payment types does The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accept?

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accepts Medicaid and VA.

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