Veranda of Pensacola
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Pensacola, FL

Veranda of Pensacola

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Pensacola, FL

Overview of Veranda of Pensacola

Designed to help residents live an enriching retirement experience, Veranda of Pensacola is a welcoming senior living community in Pensacola, FL, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents here are offered with beautifully designed accommodations that are catered to their unique preferences and needs. A reliable care team is available to deliver compassionate support with daily living activities and other things that residents may need help with.

Dedicated to helping residents live healthy lives, the community provides extensive wellness programs combined with access to off-site clinical and rehabilitation services through its trusted partnerships. Apart from its vibrant activities, the community also provides an enjoyable dining experience featuring a great selection of healthy and tasty meals. Various amenities, such as a library, fitness center, movie theater, pool, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered for a more convenient living experience.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 60 Rank #603 / 976Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 603rd out of 976 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.

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

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
22 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #1072 / 1332Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1072nd out of 1,332 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.
16 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 9, 2027
CountyEscambia
License Number11190

Ownership & Operating Entity

Veranda of Pensacola is legally operated by Veranda Of Pensacola Inc, and administered by Kimberly June Lamb.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

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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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Citations per inspection (28% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (50% 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. 2335 This facility has 34% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 34% better Rank #349 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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. 1.01.39 This facility has 28% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.39).↓ 28% better Rank #153 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 907 homes we track 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. 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. 2426 This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (24 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 716 This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 29%58% This facility has 29 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 29% better Rank #116 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 116th out of 907 homes we track 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. 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?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 613 / 630 / 930 / 980 / 1030 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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Movie Theater

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pensacola's city center to Veranda of Pensacola's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
Homestead Village of Pensacola
AL
IL
MC
RC
Pensacola (Northwest Pensacola)
180
Facility 180
FL AVG 85
Rank #52 / 976
Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 41
Rank #839 / 1,332
Twin Eglin Operator LLC42
21%
Facility 21%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #83 / 907
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #631 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$25,000Samantha Barnes1 bed / 2 bedF
The Blake at Pensacola
AL
MC
RC
Pensacola (North Central Pensacola)
131
Facility 131
FL AVG 85
Rank #183 / 976
Yes
39
Facility 39
FL AVG 41
Rank #680 / 1,332
Wt Tenant Opco LLC17
41%
Facility 41%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #226 / 907
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 33
Rank #250 / 907
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 907
For-Profit$15,000Angela Mcleod-WilliamsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Summer Vista Assisted Living Community
AL
MC
RC
Pensacola (College Heights)
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 85
Rank #364 / 976
Yes
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 41
Rank #441 / 1,332
Vop Summer Vista, LLC27
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #65 / 907
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #402 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit$500Lorie Sharee Harman-A+
Veranda of Pensacola
AL
IL
RC
Pensacola (Northwest Pensacola)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 85
Rank #603 / 976
No
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 41
Rank #1,072 / 1,332
Veranda Of Pensacola Inc24
29%
Facility 29%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #116 / 907
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 907
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 907
For-Profit-Kimberly June Lamb1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Brookdale Pensacola
AL
Pensacola (North Central Pensacola)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 85
Rank #603 / 976
Yes
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 41
Rank #839 / 1,332
Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc43
49%
Facility 49%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #320 / 907
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 907
0.8
Facility 0.8
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #11 / 907
For-Profit$13,000Lakeisha EphraimSuiteA+

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Veranda of Pensacola is located in Pensacola, 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).
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 Veranda of Pensacola

What neighborhood is Veranda of Pensacola in?

Veranda of Pensacola is in the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola.

What languages are spoken at Veranda of Pensacola?

The team at Veranda of Pensacola speaks English.

Is Veranda of Pensacola in a walkable area?

Veranda of Pensacola has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Veranda of Pensacola?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license number is 11190.

When does Veranda of Pensacola's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license expires on February 9, 2027.

How long has Veranda of Pensacola been in business?

Veranda of Pensacola has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Veranda of Pensacola?

No, Veranda of Pensacola has a no-pet policy.

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