Willowbrook

Overview of Willowbrook

Willowbrook is a 100-bed assisted living facility located in Lake City, Florida. Managed by administrator Johnathan Coghlan and operated by ETS Willowbrook At Marion LLC, the campus sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood featuring a Walk Score of 67. The facility reports an average resident length of stay of 162 days, and its current occupancy rate of 59% indicates prompt availability for incoming seniors compared to the statewide baseline.

Looking at its historical regulatory profile, the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration has logged 33 total deficiencies across 23 separate inspection cycles since July 2012. This operational baseline represents an annual average of 0.8 citations, performing 83% better than the Florida state benchmark of 4.6. During the most recent routine field review on March 25, 2025, state examiners noted a single moderate infraction involving medication self-administration assistance.

Over the last several years, routine citations have centered on paperwork, internal documentation, and basic resident care practices, which the operator cleared through standard corrective updates. The business entity has never faced federal enforcement penalties over the past three years, and its state compliance history lists four administrative fines totaling $12,500 since 2022.

On the floor, a 24-hour staffing model coordinates daily personal care routines, housekeeping chores, and specialized lifestyle tracking. Residents have access to private or companion apartment layouts, restaurant-style dining areas, shared outdoor patios, screened porches, and a central backyard gazebo. The activities department handles a daily schedule of arts and crafts, group fitness classes, board games, gardening, music programs, and coordinated shopping outings. Financial setups are designed for flexibility, accepting Medicare, Medicaid waivers, Veteran Affairs benefits, private insurance/HMO policies, and traditional private pay.

Interested individuals evaluating local care options can look to the community’s consecutive five-year run as the Lake City Reporter’s Readers’ Choice Award winner to guide their selection. The 100-capacity residential layout serves community members who want to preserve an independent lifestyle but require the security of around-the-clock staffing and structured social engagement.

(386) 752-4454 admin@willowbrook-alf.com

100-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 67 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

AwardsBest Assisted Living Community - Lake City Reporter's Readers' Choice Award (5 years)

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 23, 2024

ExpirationOctober 22, 2026

CountyColumbia

License Number9909

Willowbrook is legally operated by Ets Willowbrook At Marion Llc, and administrated by Johnathan Coghlan.

Owner NameEts Willowbrook At Marion LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

100 units

Total beds

100 units

Staffing

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

24-Hour Staffing

Private And Companion Apartments

Restaurant-Style Dining

Housekeeping

Exercise

Patios

Porch Areas

Screened Porch

Gazebo

ActivitiesWillowBrook offers a variety of activities that allow for exercise, arts, entertainment, learning, celebrating, and indulgence.

Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 8am-5pm

Food DescriptionWillowBrook’s dietary team prepares healthy and hearty comfort food that nourishes residents and helps them feel at home.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 33 citations 23 inspections 4 fines $12.5K fined

Inspection Score

4 points below 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
4
vs 5 avg
↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$12.5k
vs $11.6k
↑ 8% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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 2022 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection March 25, 2025 Standard

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.	33	33	This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (33 vs. FL avg 33).— At avg Rank #514 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 514th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2022.	8.3	8.3	This facility has citations per year in line with the Florida average (8.3 vs. FL avg 8.3).— At avg
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.4	1.3	This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #633 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 633rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	23	26	This facility has 12% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 12% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	13	16	This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #459 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 459th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

March 25, 2025 inspection found one deficiency related to medication assistance with self-administration and no deficiencies in the complaint portion.
December 28, 2022 inspection cited two Class 3 deficiencies involving admissions, residency, and background screening requirements.
Complaint inspections on July 10, 2024 and June 8, 2023 found no deficiencies or substantiated complaints.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings

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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

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Willowbrook?

The team at Willowbrook speaks English.

Who is the owner of Willowbrook?

The legal owner and operator of Willowbrook is Ets Willowbrook At Marion Llc.

Is Willowbrook in a walkable area?

Willowbrook has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Willowbrook?

According to FL state health department records, Willowbrook's license number is 9909.

When does Willowbrook's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Willowbrook's license expires on October 22, 2026.

What payment types does Willowbrook accept?

Willowbrook accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

Does Willowbrook operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Willowbrook is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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