Amelia Springs Assisted Living

Overview of Amelia Springs Assisted Living

A 40-bed assisted living community in Fernandina Beach, Florida, is Amelia Springs Assisted Living, operated by Florida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc. It sits in a really walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 75), where most errands and daily needs can be done on foot, making it convenient for residents and visiting family to explore the surrounding area.

The home delivers respite care and day services, accommodating residents needing temporary care support or daytime programming. With respite and day services plus residential care, the facility serves families in transition and those wanting flexible care choices at specific times.

Facility inspections have centered on training and preparedness standards, areas the community is still developing. The latest inspection found no deficiencies reported, mirroring the home’s ongoing attention to care quality and oversight.

For families exploring Amelia Springs, a facility tour will help you get an idea of the community’s everyday environment and the specific care and services present.

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40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 75 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceApril 14, 2024

ExpirationApril 13, 2026

CountyNassau

License Number9091

Amelia Springs Assisted Living is legally operated by Florida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc., and administrated by Collette Burgess.

Owner NameFlorida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

40 units

Total beds

40 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Respite Care

Specific ProgramsRespite and Day Services

Touring HoursVisiting Hours: From 9:00am to 9:00pm, Monday to Sunday

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 45 citations 25 inspections 6 fines $10.0K fined

Inspection Score

12 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.
6
vs 5 avg
↑ 20% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$10k
vs $11.6k
↓ 14% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 3 years (since 2023).

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 2023 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 15, 2025 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.	45	33	This facility has 36% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 36% worse Rank #681 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 681st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2023.	15	11	This facility has 36% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 11).↑ 36% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.8	1.3	This facility has 38% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 38% worse Rank #812 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 812th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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.	25	26	This facility has 4% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 4% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	18	16	This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	72%	62%	This facility has 10 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (72% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 10% worse Rank #726 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 726th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

September 15, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were reported.
January 11, 2023 inspection cited 11 Class 3 deficiencies involving admissions, medication assistance, staffing, training, and records.
June 4, 2025 inspection identified 4 Class 3 deficiencies related to training, emergency management, and Alzheimer’s/dementia training.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Other
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

265.4 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Fernandina Beach's city center to Amelia Springs Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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

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What languages are spoken at Amelia Springs Assisted Living?

The team at Amelia Springs Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Amelia Springs Assisted Living?

The legal owner and operator of Amelia Springs Assisted Living is Florida Care Alf Of Amelia Island Inc..

Is Amelia Springs Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Amelia Springs Assisted Living has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Amelia Springs Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Amelia Springs Assisted Living's license number is 9091.

When does Amelia Springs Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Amelia Springs Assisted Living's license expires on April 13, 2026.

What payment types does Amelia Springs Assisted Living accept?

Amelia Springs Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and VA.

Does Amelia Springs Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Amelia Springs Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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