The Canopy at Waldenwoods
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Plant City, FL
The Canopy at Waldenwoods
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Plant City, FL
The Canopy at Waldenwoods accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
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.
80-bed community Rank #570 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 570th out of 1058 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.
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #638 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 638th 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusProvisional
IssuanceFebruary 13, 2026
ExpirationDecember 8, 2026
CountyHillsborough
License Number13615
The Canopy at Waldenwoods is legally operated by Walden Woods FL Tenant, LLC, and administered by Brittany Esposito.
Management CompanyAllegro Living Management, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
80 units
Total beds
80 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Crafts & Game Rooms
Scheduled Transportation
Specific ProgramsSocial & Wellness Programs, Beauty Salon / Barber, Housekeeping, Maintenance Included, Restaurant-Style Dining
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 2021 · 5 years of data
23 citations
11 inspections
1 fine
$500 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.
7 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #314 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 314th 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: 90 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 7 points above 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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).
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 2021 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (62% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% below)
• Citations per inspection (62% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% 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.
| 23 | 33 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #351 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 351st 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 inspection
Average 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 #847 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 847th 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 inspections conducted at this facility.
| 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
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 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
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 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 #179 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 179th 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.
- Most recent inspection on August 22, 2025, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation and a complaint survey.
- December 14, 2022, inspection cited 10 deficiencies including staffing, training, records, risk management, and background screening.
- May 3, 2023, inspection found 6 Class 3 deficiencies related to staffing standards, staff training, and recordkeeping.
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
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about The Canopy at Waldenwoods
What neighborhood is The Canopy at Waldenwoods in?
The Canopy at Waldenwoods is in the Walden Woods neighborhood of Plant City.
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.
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