The Canopy at Waldenwoods
The Canopy at Waldenwoods is an ideal senior living community burrowed at Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy studios, luxurious one-bedroom apartments, and elegant companion suites, ensuring comfortable and secure residences. With The Canopy at Waldenwoods’ very own HEARTS Welcoming Program, a team of kind and compassionate professionals warmly welcomes the seniors to ease their worries about moving in. The Canopy at Waldenwoods provides warm and welcoming residences in an environment filled with warmth and compassion.
Through SRI University, seniors experience university-style classes and programs providing them with ways to keep their minds active and sharp. The community emphasizes the well-being of its residents, orchestrating activities and programs for their physical, mental, and emotional health. The Canopy at Waldenwoods promotes a vibrant environment, allowing the seniors to interact over meals. Satisfying the resident’s dietary needs and preferences, the chef and culinary team prepare delicious and healthy meals three times every day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a movie theater, a media room, arts and crafts areas, a bistro, and outdoor activity areas for seniors’ entertainment and leisure.
About this community
The Canopy at Waldenwoods is legally operated by Walden Woods FL Tenant, LLC, and administered by Brittany Esposito.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower 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.
• Citations per inspection (62% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 23 | 35 | This facility has 34% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 34% better Rank #349 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th 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
| 2.1 | 1.3 | This facility has 62% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 62% worse Rank #842 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 842nd 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
| 11 | 26 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 36% | 62% | This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 26% better Rank #165 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 165th 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?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 377 / 464 / 490 / 495 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Canopy at Waldenwoods
Places of interest near The Canopy at Waldenwoods
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Plant City's city center to The Canopy at Waldenwoods's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 17.52 miles to nearest hospital (Bartow Regional Medical Center)
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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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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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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.
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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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| Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate | AL IL MC | Four Corners | 224
Facility
224
FL AVG
88
Rank
#26 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#850 / 1,427 | Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
83
Rank
#495 / 901 | 28 | 46%
Facility
46%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#295 / 906 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#470 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $7,300 | Linda Wiley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland | AL IL NH SNF | Lakeland (Lake Somerset) | 136
Facility
136
FL AVG
88
Rank
#186 / 1,058 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
42
Rank
#427 / 1,427 | Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | 93
Facility
93
FL AVG
83
Rank
#239 / 901 | 27 | 26%
Facility
26%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#103 / 906 | 28
Facility
28
FL AVG
33
Rank
#436 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#153 / 906 | Non-Profit | $1,500 | Ellisa Durrant | - | - |
| Brookdale Highlands | AL MC | Lakeland | 105
Facility
105
FL AVG
88
Rank
#401 / 1,058 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,343 / 1,427 | Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
83
Rank
#595 / 901 | 42 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#246 / 906 | 45
Facility
45
FL AVG
33
Rank
#669 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,000 | Lisa Paul | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Canopy at Waldenwoods | AL MC | Plant City | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
42
Rank
#638 / 1,427 | Walden Woods Fl Tenant, LLC | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#324 / 901 | 11 | 36%
Facility
36%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#165 / 906 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#349 / 906 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#842 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Brittany Esposito | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| The Estates At Carpenters | AL IL NH SNF | Lakeland | 72
Facility
72
FL AVG
88
Rank
#619 / 1,058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
42
Rank
#234 / 1,427 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | A+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Canopy at Waldenwoods
What languages are spoken at The Canopy at Waldenwoods?
The team at The Canopy at Waldenwoods speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Canopy at Waldenwoods?
The Canopy at Waldenwoods is legally operated by Walden Woods FL Tenant, LLC, and administered by Brittany Esposito.
Is The Canopy at Waldenwoods in a walkable area?
The Canopy at Waldenwoods has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Canopy at Waldenwoods?
According to FL state health department records, The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license number is 13615.
When does The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license expires on December 8, 2026.
Are pets allowed at The Canopy at Waldenwoods?
Yes, The Canopy at Waldenwoods allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does The Canopy at Waldenwoods accept?
The Canopy at Waldenwoods accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
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