The Meridian at Brandon
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
The Meridian at Brandon
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
The Meridian at Brandon accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
Overview of The Meridian at Brandon
Recognized by the U.S. News & World Report based on ratings from residents and their families, The Meridian at Brandon was celebrated as a Best Memory Care community in 2023. This quaint establishment offers 5 types of floor plans with options for a studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom unit. It also boasts resort-style amenities such as a café, a fitness center, a spa and massage room, and a theater.
Designing intention into every detail, The Meridian at Brandon accommodates seniors looking for independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. From assistance with personal care needs and medication to specialized programming for individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia, a broad range of possibilities is given back to seniors in this exceptional community.
156-bed community Rank #120 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 42 / 100 Rank #684 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 684th 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
IssuanceMarch 7, 2026
ExpirationJune 3, 2028
CountyHillsborough
License Number13695
The Meridian at Brandon is legally operated by Brandon Opco LLC, and administered by Christopher T Defrieze.
Management CompanyMH GENTRY PARK AL OPERATING, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
156 units
Total beds
156 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
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 2022 · 4 years of data
27 citations
22 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.
6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #342 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 342nd 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: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 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 4 years (since 2022).
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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (18% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspection citation rate (18% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% 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.
| 27 | 33 | This facility has 18% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 18% better Rank #418 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 418th 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.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #446 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 446th 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.
| 22 | 26 | This facility has had 15% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (22 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 15% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 16 | 16 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 73% | 62% | This facility has 11 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 11% worse Rank #730 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 730th 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.
- The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation.
- The October 2, 2025 inspection cited five deficiencies including resident care elopement, infection control, staff training, and record-keeping.
- Between 2022 and 2025, deficiencies repeatedly involved resident care, staff training, and Alzheimer’s/dementia training, with some corrected on follow-up inspections.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 294 - 311 / 341 - 362 / 514 - 540 / 518 - 547 / 727 - 739 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Meridian at Brandon
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6.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to The Meridian at Brandon's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 6.49 miles to nearest hospital (Tampa General Hospital)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Meridian at Brandon
What neighborhood is The Meridian at Brandon in?
The Meridian at Brandon is in the Greater Palm River Point CDC neighborhood of Tampa.
What languages are spoken at The Meridian at Brandon?
The team at The Meridian at Brandon speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Meridian at Brandon?
The Meridian at Brandon is legally operated by Brandon Opco LLC, and administered by Christopher T Defrieze.
Is The Meridian at Brandon in a walkable area?
The Meridian at Brandon has a walk score of 42. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Meridian at Brandon?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Brandon's license number is 13695.
When does The Meridian at Brandon's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Meridian at Brandon's license expires on June 3, 2028.
Are pets allowed at The Meridian at Brandon?
Yes, The Meridian at Brandon allows residents to bring their pets.
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