Abide n’ Love

Overview of Abide N’ Love

Cherish every moment of your best years with the astounding senior living community of Abide ‘N’ Love in Hester Avenue, Southeast Palm Bay, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. The community strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with a dedicated and well-trained team delivering the highest quality of care and assistance 24/7. Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Abide ‘N’ Love taking care of the household responsibilities and other mundane activities.

Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, the community conducts enriching activities and engaging programs that highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Enjoy mealtimes with friends with diverse dining options that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Abide ‘N’ Love is great for seniors looking to optimize their independence while receiving the utmost care and assistance they deserve.

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Types of Care at Abide n’ Love

Assisted Living Memory Care Respite Care Hospice Care

5-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 0 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 31, 2025

ExpirationDecember 30, 2027

CountyBrevard

License Number12731

Abide n’ Love is legally operated by Zion's Ii Assisted Living Facility, Inc, and administrated by Sheron Whyne.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 7 citations 9 inspections 1 fine $500 fined

Inspection Score

Well above the Florida average for assisted living residences.

Florida assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100

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.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$500
vs $11.6k
↓ 96% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).

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 2015 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection March 26, 2024 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.	7	33	This facility has 79% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 79% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2015.	0.6	3	This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.6 vs. FL avg 3).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.8	1.3	This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better

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.	9	26	This facility has 65% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 65% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	62%	This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better

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

ABIDE N LOVE, a Florida assisted living facility, underwent its latest inspection on 2024-02-19, which reported that some deficiencies were cited. During the reporting period from 2015-09-30 to 2024-03-26, the facility underwent a total of 8 inspections, with all but one resulting in identified deficiencies. A total of 6 line-item deficiencies were found across these inspections. Common themes emerging from the inspection results include building maintenance and physical plant issues, infection control concerns, and emergency planning weaknesses. Fortunately, the facility has demonstrated improvement by addressing and correcting previously cited deficiencies, as noted in its correction history.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Total Residents: 4

Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

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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

What languages are spoken at Abide n’ Love?

The team at Abide n’ Love speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Abide n’ Love?

The legal owner and operator of Abide n’ Love is Zion's Ii Assisted Living Facility, Inc.

What is the license number of Abide n’ Love?

According to state health department records, Abide n’ Love's license number is 12731.

When does Abide n’ Love's license expire?

According to state health department records, Abide n’ Love's license expires on December 30, 2027.

What payment types does Abide n’ Love accept?

Abide n’ Love accepts Medicaid.

Does Abide n’ Love operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Abide n’ Love is registered as a for-profit.

Who is the administrator of Abide n’ Love?

Sheron Whyne is the administrator of Abide n’ Love.

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