Wickshire Countryside

Overview of Wickshire Countryside

Operated by Wickshire Countryside Opco LLC, Wickshire Countryside is a senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, offering assisted living, adult day care, memory care, and respite care. Faythe M Askew serves as the administrator. The community is about a quarter mile from Mease Countryside Hospital and roughly 7 miles from downtown Clearwater, providing convenient access to nearby medical care.

The three-story community has 119 beds. It offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. The variety of floor plans gives residents several living options based on their needs and preferences. Pets are welcome, and transportation services are available for medical appointments, shopping, and local outings.

Residents have access to a full calendar of activities that includes arts and crafts, cooking classes, gardening, music programs, dancing, exercise classes, yoga, games, shopping trips, theater outings, and community social events. The range of activities helps residents stay active, engaged, and connected all week.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 19, which is car-dependent. Most errands and outings require a vehicle, so residents typically rely on the community’s transportation services or family visits.

The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration oversees state inspections of the community. Inspection reports have most often focused on staff training, emergency planning documentation, and employee recordkeeping. Families considering the memory care program should ask how daily activities and specialized support are structured for residents living with memory loss.

Facility Direct Line (727) 723-7110

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count 119

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

Walk Score

19 / 100

BBB Rating

A+ Not Accredited

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

IssuanceNovember 10, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026 Expires in 27 days

CountyPinellas

License Number9748

Wickshire Countryside is legally operated by Wickshire Countryside Opco LLC, and administered by Faythe M Askew.

Management CompanyWICKSHIRE SENIOR LIVINIG

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

119 units

Total beds

119 units

Staffing

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

English Sign Language

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3k
vs $11.6k
↓ 74% 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.

Overall vs. FL average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	37	35	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 Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.4	This facility has 36% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 36% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th 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 State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	40	26	This facility has had 54% more total inspections than the Florida average (40 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 54% more
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	25	16	This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	63%	58%	This facility has 5 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 5% worse Rank #552 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 552nd 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?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

7.3 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Clearwater's city center to Wickshire Countryside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

What languages are spoken at Wickshire Countryside?

The team at Wickshire Countryside speaks English and Sign Language.

Who is the owner of Wickshire Countryside?

Wickshire Countryside is legally operated by Wickshire Countryside Opco LLC, and administered by Faythe M Askew.

Is Wickshire Countryside in a walkable area?

Wickshire Countryside has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Wickshire Countryside?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Countryside's license number is 9748.

When does Wickshire Countryside's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Countryside's license expires on September 11, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Wickshire Countryside?

Yes, Wickshire Countryside allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Wickshire Countryside accept?

Wickshire Countryside accepts Other.

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