Willowbrook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Lake City, FL
Willowbrook
Assisted Living & Respite Care · Lake City, FL
Willowbrook accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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.
100-bed community Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd 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.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #250 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 250th 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Best Assisted Living Community - Lake City Reporter's Readers' Choice Award (5 years)
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceOctober 23, 2024
ExpirationOctober 22, 2026
CountyColumbia
License Number9909
Willowbrook is legally operated by Ets Willowbrook At Marion LLC, and administered 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
Pets not allowed
Dining
Housekeeping
Fitness Center
Patio
Porch
Gazebo
Private And Companion Apartments
ActivitiesWillowBrook offers a variety of activities that allow for exercise, arts, entertainment, learning, celebrating, and indulgence
Touring HoursMonday-Sunday: 8am-5pm
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.
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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$12.5kvs $11.6k↑ 8% higher 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% 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.
| 33 | 35 | This facility has 6% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 6% better Rank #502 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 502nd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.4 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.4).— At avg Rank #616 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 616th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 23 | 26 | This facility has had 12% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (23 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 12% fewer |
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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 |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 58% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 1% better Rank #443 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd 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. |
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
Places of interest near Willowbrook
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| 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 LLC | 27 | 22%
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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 | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| 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 Parnership | 25 | 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 | $250 | Richard Marc Lewis | Studio / 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 LLC | 25 | 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 | $1,000 | Michelle Messer | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| 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 Corporation | 18 | 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 | $650 | Holly Stevens-Davis | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ |
| Willowbrook | AL RC | Lake City | 100
Facility
100
FL AVG
88
Rank
#433 / 1,058 | No |
67
Facility
67
FL AVG
42
Rank
#250 / 1,427 | Ets Willowbrook At Marion LLC | 23 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $12,500 | Johnathan Coghlan | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbrook
What languages are spoken at Willowbrook?
The team at Willowbrook speaks English.
Who is the owner of Willowbrook?
Willowbrook is legally operated by Ets Willowbrook At Marion LLC, and administered by Johnathan Coghlan.
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.
Are pets allowed at Willowbrook?
No, Willowbrook has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Willowbrook accept?
Willowbrook accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.
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