Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor

Assisted Living · Tampa, FL

1908 E 131St Ave, Tampa, FL 33612-4690 View map

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Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

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Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is an assisted living facility located in Tampa, Florida. It offers a range of services including assisted living, memory care, home health care, and adult day care. The facility is dedicated to providing personalized care in a nurturing environment.

(813) 977-7878

40-bed community

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

Walk Score: 89 / 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

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMay 16, 2024

ExpirationMay 15, 2026

CountyHillsborough

License Number12795

RCFE NumberAL#12795

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is legally operated by Heritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp, and administrated by Cristina Aruta.

Management CompanyBEST CARE SENIOR LIVING LLC

Owner NameHeritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Optional State Supplement

40 units

Total beds

40 units

Staffing

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

Arabic Creole English Spanish

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific Programs24-Hour Supervision

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 38 citations 34 inspections 2 fines $4.0K 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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$4k
vs $11.6k
↓ 66% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 9 years (since 2017).

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 2017 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 3, 2024 Complaint

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.	38	33	This facility has 15% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 15% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	4.2	3.7	This facility has 14% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.2 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 14% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.1	1.3	This facility has 15% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 15% 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.	34	26	This facility has 31% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 31% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	22	16	This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	65%	62%	This facility has 3 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (65% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 3% worse

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

BEST CARE SENIOR LIVING AT HERITAGE MANOR was inspected on 2024-10-03, with no deficiencies cited during this latest evaluation. Over a reporting period spanning from 2016-02-04 to 2024-10-03, the facility underwent a total of 34 inspections, with all but one resulting in deficiencies. A total of 38 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections, which primarily focused on complaint-driven evaluations (28), standard inspections (5), and initial licensure (1). Key themes emerging from these assessments included records/documentation, resident care/rights, and dietary/food service. Notably, the facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing previously cited deficiencies, with a focus on implementing corrective measures to ensure optimal care and services for residents.

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

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Activities in this home

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

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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 neighborhood is Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor in?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is in the Downtown neighborhood of TAMPA.

What languages are spoken at Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

The team at Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor speaks Arabic, Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

The legal owner and operator of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor is Heritage Manor Asisted Living Facility Corp.

Is Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor in a walkable area?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license number is 12795.

When does Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor's license expires on May 15, 2026.

What payment types does Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accept?

Best Care Senior Living at Heritage Manor accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and VA.

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