Wickshire Countryside
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clearwater, FL
Wickshire Countryside
Assisted Living, Adult Day Care, Memory Care & Respite Care · Clearwater, FL
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.
119-bed community Rank #327 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 327th 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.
Walk Score: 19 / 100 Rank #1110 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1110th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 10, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 11, 2026
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
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 2013 · 13 years of data
37 citations
40 inspections
5 fines
$3.0K fined
Inspection Score
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.
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.
At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #496 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 496th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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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$3kvs $11.6k↓ 74% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
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.
Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Total citations (12% above)
• Inspections with citations (56% above)
• Inspection citation rate (2% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 37 | 33 | This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #563 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 563rd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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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 |
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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 |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 63% | 62% | This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #558 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 558th 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations.
- The facility had recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staff training and emergency plan approval between 2014 and 2024.
- The May 2024 complaint inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency in staff records, continuing a pattern of documentation issues.
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
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Wickshire Countryside
Places of interest near Wickshire Countryside
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Wickshire Countryside
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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