The Villas of Casa Celeste
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Seminole, FL

The Villas of Casa Celeste

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Seminole, FL
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The Villas of Casa Celeste accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of The Villas of Casa Celeste

Eight years in, The Villas of Casa Celeste is a fixture at 9225 82nd Ave in Seminole, Florida, a 100-bed community that’s grown past the point of being anyone’s untested newcomer. The area scores 32 on Walk Score, so it’s somewhat walkable. You can knock out a few errands on foot, but for most trips, you’re getting in a car.

Florida’s inspection process for this community has tended to circle back to medication management, staff credentials, and dietary and food service. That’s not unusual. Those three areas show up again and again across senior living inspections statewide, and they’re really about the systems behind daily care rather than anything dramatic happening in a resident’s room.

What stands out on the financial side is flexibility. The community accepts insurance and HMO coverage, Medicaid, and VA benefits, three distinct paths that families can lean on depending on how a resident’s care ends up getting paid for. That’s not nothing when you’re trying to plan two or three years out instead of just two or three months.

At 100 beds, this is a bigger operation than a lot of the boutique-style communities you’ll come across in a Seminole search. Bigger usually means more staff on the ground and steadier shift coverage, even though the profile doesn’t spell out exact staffing numbers.

It’s a well-established, mid-sized community with real payment flexibility, which matters most for families trying to make a decision that has to hold up over the long haul.

Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd 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.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #889 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 889th 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceFebruary 20, 2026
ExpirationFebruary 19, 2028
CountyPinellas
License Number6681

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Villas of Casa Celeste is legally operated by Kona Alf, LLC, and administered by Frances Davis.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Hindi Other Spanish

Leadership

ContactMs. Hemal Dubal (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 48 citations 44 inspections 5 fines $4.0K 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

4 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #589 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 589th 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: 79 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 4 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 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Inspection citation rate (5% 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. 4833 This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #700 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 700th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.11.3 This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% better Rank #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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 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. 4426 This facility has had 69% more total inspections than the Florida average (44 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2616 This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 59%62% This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 3% better Rank #504 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 504th 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 Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on April 15, 2024, found no deficiencies during a complaint investigation.
  • Past inspections from 2018 to 2022 showed multiple Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies mainly in staffing, dietary standards, medication management, and background screening.
  • Several complaint investigations from 2013 through 2024 had mixed outcomes with some deficiencies cited, corrected, or no deficiencies found.

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Worst place I've ever lived and nasty people who work here.

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Seminole's city center to The Villas of Casa Celeste's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.85 miles to nearest hospital (HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Villas of Casa Celeste is located in Seminole, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
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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 Villas of Casa Celeste

What languages are spoken at The Villas of Casa Celeste?

The team at The Villas of Casa Celeste speaks English, Hindi, Other, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Villas of Casa Celeste?

The Villas of Casa Celeste is legally operated by Kona Alf, LLC, and administered by Frances Davis.

Is The Villas of Casa Celeste in a walkable area?

The Villas of Casa Celeste has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Villas of Casa Celeste?

According to FL state health department records, The Villas of Casa Celeste's license number is 6681.

When does The Villas of Casa Celeste's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Villas of Casa Celeste's license expires on February 19, 2028.

How long has The Villas of Casa Celeste been in business?

The Villas of Casa Celeste has been operating for approximately 8 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Villas of Casa Celeste?

Yes, The Villas of Casa Celeste allows residents to bring their pets.

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