Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms
Memory Care · Tampa, FL

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Memory Care · Tampa, FL
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Overview of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Memory Lane Cottage provides exceptional memory care for seniors in Tampa Palms, Florida. At Memory Lane Cottages, their mission is to create a safe, comfortable environment that feels like home, while personalizing care to maximize each resident’s quality of life. The professionally trained staff creates a secure atmosphere where residents can wander freely. Family participation is encouraged as part of the care plan, ensuring residents receive care that reflects their unique life experiences.

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms offers 20 private suites, a dining room with home-cooked meals, a living room, and large secured courtyards with walking paths and gardening areas. Residents enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate memory and cognitive function, including games, movies, and arts and crafts. Memory Lane Cottage provides comprehensive care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24/7 supervision by Alzheimer’s-trained staff. They also offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed.

Types of Care at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Memory Care
Bed community size
20-bed community Rank #880 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 880th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1014 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1014th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 27, 2025
ExpirationAugust 26, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number12675
RCFE Number12675

Ownership & Operating Entity

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is legally operated by Memory Lane Cottage At Tampa Palms, Llc, and administrated by Kelly Jean Irish O'keefe.

Management CompanyNHA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
20 units
Total beds
20 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsLife At The Cottage, Kudos, Caregiver Support Services

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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 2015 · 11 years of data 23 citations 14 inspections 1 fine $775 fined

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2015 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% above)
5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (30% below)
• Total inspections (46% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (31% below)
Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Routine

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2333 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2015. 2.13 This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 3).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.61.3 This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 1426 This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 46% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 616 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 43%62% This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better

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

MEMORY LANE COTTAGE AT TAMPA PALMS, LLC underwent its latest inspection on 2025-07-31, which reported that deficiencies were cited. During the reporting period from 2015-05-22 to 2025-10-07, a total of 14 inspections were conducted, with all but one resulting in deficiencies. The facility accumulated 23 line-item deficiencies across these inspections. Common themes identified during inspections include records and documentation, resident care and rights, dietary and food service, and emergency planning. Notably, the facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting previously cited deficiencies, indicating a commitment to addressing areas for enhancement.

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What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

Managed by Andrew

Florida Assisted Living Administrator and Memory Care Director

7 years of experience

Andrew is a certified Florida Assisted Living Administrator and Memory Care Director dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and supporting families. With seven years of residential leadership and healthcare administration experience, he brings deep knowledge of Alzheimer's care and family advocacy. Andrew's personal experience caring for his mother has strengthened his compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents and their loved ones at Memory Lane Cottage.

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Address 15.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.47 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute)

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is located in Tampa, Florida.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

What neighborhood is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is in the Tampa Palms neighborhood of Tampa.

What languages are spoken at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?

The team at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms speaks English and Spanish.

Is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in a walkable area?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?

According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license number is 12675.

When does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expires on August 26, 2027.

What payment types does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accept?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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