Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
About this community
The Villas of Casa Celeste is legally operated by Kona Alf, LLC, and administered by Frances Davis.
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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$4kvs $11.6k↓ 66% 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.
• Total citations (37% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (21% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 48 | 35 | This facility has 37% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 37% worse Rank #699 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 699th 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
| 1.1 | 1.4 | This facility has 21% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 21% better Rank #315 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 315th 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
| 44 | 26 | 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 |
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Inspections with citations
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 59% | 58% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (59% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 1% worse Rank #489 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 489th 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
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
The Villas of Casa Celeste Reviews
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1.6 miles from city center
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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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.
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.
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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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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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| Wentworth Central Avenue | AL MC RC | St. Petersburg | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
72
Facility
72
FL AVG
42
Rank
#186 / 1,427 | St Petersburg Operator, LLC | 75 | 49%
Facility
49%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#320 / 906 | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
33
Rank
#839 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $6,650 | Amber Monnell | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| American House St. Petersburg | AL IL MC RC | St. Petersburg (Saint Petersburg) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
FL AVG
42
Rank
#139 / 1,427 | Hsre-Ahr St. Petersburg Trs, LLC | 25 | 48%
Facility
48%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#308 / 906 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#325 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Eugene Edwin Valentine | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Villas of Casa Celeste | AL IL RC | Seminole | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
88
Rank
#433 / 1,058 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
FL AVG
42
Rank
#888 / 1,427 | Kona Alf, LLC | 44 | 59%
Facility
59%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#489 / 906 | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
33
Rank
#699 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Frances Davis | - | A+ |
| Westminster Palms | AL IL MC NH SNF | St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1,058 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
FL AVG
42
Rank
#165 / 1,427 | Palm Shores Retirement Community, Inc | 15 | 40%
Facility
40%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#203 / 906 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | Non-Profit | - | Elizabeth Kinsella | - | A+ |
| Azalea Manor Assisted Living | AL | St. Petersburg (Historic Old Northeast) | 6
Facility
6
FL AVG
88
Rank
#914 / 1,058 | Yes |
80
Facility
80
FL AVG
42
Rank
#106 / 1,427 | Island Splendor Alf Inc | 10 | 20%
Facility
20%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#78 / 906 | 9
Facility
9
FL AVG
33
Rank
#105 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Elsa Johnson | - | A+ |
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.
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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