The Vineyard Inn

The Vineyard Inn

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The Vineyard Inn accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Medicare.

Overview of The Vineyard Inn

The Vineyard Inn is a 75-bed family-owned assisted living facility located in Seminole, Florida. Managed by administrator Sandra Lea Houser and operated by Cana Corporation, the facility is situated in a highly walkable neighborhood featuring a Walk Score of 84. The facility maintains private and semi-private residential options with monthly pricing ranging from $2,900 to $6,500, offering a combination of standard assisted living and specialized memory care tracks.

Looking at its historical regulatory profile, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has recorded 37 total deficiencies across 30 separate inspection cycles spanning more than a decade. This tracks out to an annual average of 2.8 citations, which performs 46% better than the Florida state benchmark. Compliance data reflects a distinct upward trend, as both the June 2024 review and the most recent field evaluation in March 2025 concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero. Over the last few years, routine citations touched on record keeping, medication handling, and staff training protocols, which were resolved under standard internal corrections. The business entity has never faced active enforcement actions, and its state financial history lists only a single historical fine of $4,000.

On the floor, a 24-hour staffing model implements individualized care plans and monitors integrated call-light emergency systems. Residents have direct access to visiting physician services, scheduled transit logistics for shopping outings, spiritual care, and an on-site beauty salon. The activities department handles a daily schedule of cooking classes, film screenings, fitness programs, music sessions, arts and crafts, and gardening alongside restaurant-style dining. Payer structures are designed for financial flexibility, accepting Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance/HMO policies, and Veteran Affairs benefits.

Interested individuals looking for a walkable neighborhood location paired with an established family-operated structure can leverage the center’s consecutive error-free evaluations to simplify their transition. The 75-bed residential layout serves community members who want to preserve an active lifestyle but require the security of on-site nursing services and structured dementia oversight.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 75 Rank #602 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 602nd 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. 75-bed community

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #74 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th 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
IssuanceSeptember 4, 2024
CountyPinellas
License Number9288
RCFE Number9288

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Vineyard Inn is legally operated by Cana Corporation, and administered by Sandra Lea Houser.

Owner NameCana Corporation
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
75 units
Total beds
75 units

Safety & Compliance

Wheelchair Accessible
Emergency SystemsCall light emergency system in every apartment.

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Emergency Call System
Dining
Social Events
Scheduled Transportation
Salon
Wellness Center
Activities
Religious ServicesSpiritual services and faith center groups

Pricing & Financial Information

Semi-Private$2,900 per month
Private$4,100 per month
Large Two-Room Suite$6,000 per month
With 2nd Occupant$6,500 per month

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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.

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:
• Total citations (6% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (14% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (53% 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. 3735 This facility has 6% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 6% worse Rank #561 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 561st 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. 3026 This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Florida average (30 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 816 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 27%58% This facility has 31 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 31% better Rank #106 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 106th 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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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.
Vitality Living Spring Hill
AL
IL
MC
Spring Hill
240
Facility 240
FL AVG 88
Rank #16 / 1,058
Yes
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 42
Rank #744 / 1,427
Evergreen Woods Owner LLC27
22%
Facility 22%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #87 / 906
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 33
Rank #372 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Kimberly AdamsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Royal Palms
AL
Ne Largo (Largo)
225
Facility 225
FL AVG 88
Rank #24 / 1,058
Yes
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 42
Rank #291 / 1,427
Regal Palms Limited Parnership25
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #164 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$250Richard Marc LewisStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed-
Brookdale Palma Sola
AL
Bradenton
160
Facility 160
FL AVG 88
Rank #108 / 1,058
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
Emerivent Bradenton LLC25
20%
Facility 20%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #78 / 906
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 33
Rank #325 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$1,000Michelle MesserStudio / 1 BedA+
Brookdale North Naples
AL
Naples (North Naples)
150
Facility 150
FL AVG 88
Rank #132 / 1,058
No
22
Facility 22
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,056 / 1,427
Emeritus Corporation18
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 906
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 33
Rank #204 / 906
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 906
For-Profit$650Holly Stevens-DavisStudio / 1 BedA+
The Vineyard Inn
AL
Seminole
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 88
Rank #602 / 1,058
No
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 42
Rank #74 / 1,427
Cana Corporation30
27%
Facility 27%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #106 / 906
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 33
Rank #561 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$4,000Sandra Lea Houser--

Frequently Asked Questions about The Vineyard Inn

What languages are spoken at The Vineyard Inn?

The team at The Vineyard Inn speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Vineyard Inn?

The Vineyard Inn is legally operated by Cana Corporation, and administered by Sandra Lea Houser.

Is The Vineyard Inn in a walkable area?

The Vineyard Inn has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of The Vineyard Inn?

According to FL state health department records, The Vineyard Inn's license number is 9288.

Are pets allowed at The Vineyard Inn?

No, The Vineyard Inn has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does The Vineyard Inn accept?

The Vineyard Inn accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

Does The Vineyard Inn operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Vineyard Inn is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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