Abide n’ Love
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Hospice Care · Palm Bay, FL
Abide n’ Love
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Hospice Care · Palm Bay, FL
Abide n’ Love accepts Medicaid.
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.
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
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 4
Room Sizes: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Abide n’ Love
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Respite Care
Hospice Care
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
7 citations
9 inspections
1 fine
$500 fined
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-
0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Total inspections (65% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% below)
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per year (80% below)
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Total inspections (65% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% below)
Latest Inspection
March 26, 2024
Standard
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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.
| Metric | This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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 |
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Abide n’ Love
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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