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The Meridian at Brandon
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
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The Meridian at Brandon

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Tampa, FL
9215 Causeway Blvd, Tampa, FL 33619 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of The Meridian at Brandon

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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.

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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs. 156 Rank #120 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 120th 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #684 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 684th 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.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 7, 2026
ExpirationJune 3, 2028
CountyHillsborough
License Number13695

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Type Of Units

Private
156 units
Total beds
156 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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.

Legal Actions Info Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
  • Fines Total number of fines issued.
    1
    vs 5 avg
    ↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $500
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 96% lower than FL avg

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.

Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (26% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (23% below)
• Citations per inspection (14% below)

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. 2735 This facility has 23% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 23% better Rank #416 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 416th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.4 This facility has 14% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 14% better Rank #441 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2226 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
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1616 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 73%58% This facility has 15 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (73% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 15% worse Rank #722 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd 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.
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 294 - 311 / 341 - 362 / 514 - 540 / 518 - 547 / 727 - 739 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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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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Address 6.7 miles from city center Info 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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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. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Brookdale Bayshore
AL
IL
Tampa
190
Facility 190
FL AVG 88
Rank #47 / 1,058
Yes
53
Facility 53
FL AVG 42
Rank #474 / 1,427
Blc Tampa-Gc, LLC41
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #688 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$15,500Anne GiehlPrivate RoomsA+
The Meridian at Brandon
AL
IL
MC
Tampa (Greater Palm River Point Cdc)
156
Facility 156
FL AVG 88
Rank #120 / 1,058
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 42
Rank #684 / 1,427
Brandon Opco LLC22
73%
Facility 73%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #722 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$500Christopher T DefriezeStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Promise Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
Tampa
130
Facility 130
FL AVG 88
Rank #210 / 1,058
Yes
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,034 / 1,427
Concordis Alf Tampa LLC35
37%
Facility 37%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #179 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Alyssa IngleStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Colonnade at Carrollwood
AL
MC
RC
Tampa
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 42
Rank #944 / 1,427
Sh Carrollwood, LLC24
54%
Facility 54%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #397 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$950Maribel VazquezStudio / 1 Bed-
Angels Senior Living at South Tampa
AL
ADC
RC
Tampa (Palma Ceia)
56
Facility 56
FL AVG 88
Rank #724 / 1,058
Yes
82
Facility 82
FL AVG 42
Rank #89 / 1,427
Lighthouse Healthcare Group, LLC14
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 906
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 33
Rank #136 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit-Benjamin GrecoStudio-
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Meridian at Brandon is located in Tampa, 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).
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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

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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