Brookdale Lake Tavares
Brookdale Lake Tavares
Overview of Brookdale Lake Tavares
Recognized as the Best Assisted Living of 2024 by US News and World Report, Brookdale Lake Tavares is a distinguished senior living community nestled in the serene Caroline Street East, Tavares, FL offering assisted living. The community features well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With round-the-clock personalized care and assistance, the community promises to deliver a better quality of life.
Take in the picturesque scenery of the neighborhood and enjoy outdoor recreation with activities and programs carefully chosen by Brookdale Lake Tavares. Delight with healthy and delicious meals served from breakfast to dinner. Walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds with pets and experience fabulous amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a therapy room, a game room, a piano, a library, a porch, and an arts and crafts studio.
110-bed community Rank #385 / 1073Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 385th out of 1073 homes in Florida for bed count. 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #863 / 1485Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 863rd out of 1485 homes in Florida for walk score. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 30, 2024
ExpirationJuly 29, 2026
CountyLake
License Number5129
Brookdale Lake Tavares is legally operated by Blc Tavares Gc Llc, and administrated by Brenda Suzanne Jarmer.
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include card and board games, technology classes, fitness classes, and outings to local attractions.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Starting Price$3,105 per month
Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining in an elegant dining room with a variety of menu options.
Brookdale Lake Tavares – Menu
Download Menu PDFInspection 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 2012 · 14 years of data
20 citations
16 inspections
4 fines
$1.8K fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above 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-
4vs 5 avg↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
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$1.8kvs $11.6k↓ 85% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 At Avg
Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Total inspections (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Total inspections (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Latest Inspection
June 17, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 20 | 33 | This facility has 39% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 39% better Rank #301 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 1.4 | 2.4 | This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 42% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 16 | 26 | This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 38% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 6 | 16 | This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 38% | 62% | This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better Rank #201 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 201st 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.
- The most recent inspection on June 17, 2025, found no deficiencies during both routine and complaint investigations.
- The October 31, 2024 inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency related to infection control procedures.
- The March 31, 2016 inspection found six Class 3 deficiencies involving medication assistance, staff training, physical plant safety, resident records, and background screening.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 578 / 778 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lake Tavares
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0.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Tavares's city center to Brookdale Lake Tavares's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 18.67 miles to nearest hospital (Maribel Montoya MD My Endocrinologist PA)
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Brookdale Lake Tavares is located in Tavares, Florida.
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| Brookdale Lake Tavares |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tavares | 110
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#385 / 1073 | No |
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#863 / 1485 | Blc Tavares Gc LLC | 16 | 37.5%
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#201 / 919 | 20
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#301 / 919 | 1.3
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#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $1,750 | Brenda Suzanne Jarmer | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Tavares |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tavares | 60
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#698 / 1073 | No |
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#863 / 1485 | Vop Tavares, LLC | 30 | 36.7%
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#194 / 919 | 29
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#463 / 919 | 1.0
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#167 / 919 | For-Profit | $2,150 | Kelley Yoder | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Alto Tavares – Tavares, FL |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Tavares (Nightingale Lane) | - | Yes |
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#1158 / 1485 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake Tavares
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Lake Tavares?
The team at Brookdale Lake Tavares speaks English.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Tavares?
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Lake Tavares is Blc Tavares Gc Llc.
Is Brookdale Lake Tavares in a walkable area?
Brookdale Lake Tavares has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Tavares?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license number is 5129.
When does Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expires on July 29, 2026.
Does Brookdale Lake Tavares have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lake Tavares on this page.
What payment types does Brookdale Lake Tavares accept?
Brookdale Lake Tavares accepts Other.
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