Meridian at Lantana sits in Lantana, Florida, at 3061 Donnelly Dr: 104 beds across assisted living, independent living, and memory care. It’s part of the Aura Collection. Owned by Pacifica SL Lantana LLC (managed by Lantana Mgr LLC, administered by Mary Beth Skoyec). Six years in operation.
It’s for-profit, with private rooms, in a 3-story building. Walk Score 68 means some errands on foot. Downtown is 2.8 miles away. The nearest hospital is 1.04 miles.
Respite care available. Transportation services included. Amenities: outdoor pool, patios, game rooms, sitting areas, pet-friendly, elegant dining room, gardens. Daily activities list thoroughly: board games, gentle exercise, outings, arts and crafts, dancing, exercise classes, music, shopping, social events, theater, yoga.
Chef-prepared meals in the dining room. Pets are allowed. Financial planning is available. This is a programmed community with extensive activity offerings.
Over 10 years, 41 total citations versus the Florida average of 33 (24% above). That’s 4.1 per year versus Florida’s 3.3. The facility underwent 30 inspections (15% above the state average of 26).
Of those 30, 24 resulted in citations; 50% above the Florida average of 16 inspections with citations. The inspection citation rate is 80%, meaning eight out of every ten inspections found violations. Florida average is 62%.
The fine activity shows 6 fines totaling $23,500 over 10 years. Florida average is 5 fines at $11,624. Meridian at Lantana paid 102% more in fines than average.
Staffing standards and emergency management planning deficiencies appear repeatedly across inspections from 2016 through 2025. A March 2025 inspection found no deficiencies. Two months later in May 2025, inspectors cited three new deficiencies in staffing, training, and emergency management planning.
Meridian at Lantana operates in a persistent state of compliance failure. Recurring staffing and emergency planning deficiencies across a decade, combined with 102% higher fines than the state average, indicate systemic operational dysfunction that has not been resolved.













