Brookdale Tavares

Overview of Brookdale Tavares

Brookdale Tavares is an assisted living community located in Tavares, Florida, known for its famed seaplane base and marina on Lake Dora. The community offers a peaceful oasis in the heart of Tavares, with a quiet neighborhood setting just a short drive from downtown Tavares and its quaint local cafes and shops. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and amenities, including a scenic seaplane tour, attending a show at the historic Tavares Pavilion on the Lake, taking a scenic bike ride or hike on the Tavares Nature Park Trail, and visiting the Lake County Historical Museum.

Brookdale Tavares features a range of amenities and activities to keep residents engaged and active. The community offers a walking club, weekly nature watches, and an on-campus salon for residents to try out different hairdos. Residents can also enjoy quality time with friends and family over a hot cup of coffee by the fireside.

(352) 343-2500

60-bed community

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

48 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 2, 2026

ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027

CountyLake

License Number8906

Brookdale Tavares is legally operated by VOP Tavares, LLC, and administrated by Kelley Yoder.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

60 units

Total beds

60 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

ContactMs. Denise Warren, Interim CEO

Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 29 citations 30 inspections 5 fines $2.2K fined

Inspection Score

4 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$2.2k
vs $11.6k
↓ 82% 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

Latest Inspection June 5, 2025 Routine

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.	29	33	This facility has 12% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better Rank #463 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 463rd 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 2012.	2.1	2.4	This facility has 13% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 13% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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.	30	26	This facility has 15% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 15% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	11	16	This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	37%	62%	This facility has 25 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 25% better Rank #194 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 194th 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 5, 2025, cited two Class 3 deficiencies related to staffing standards and dementia training.
Multiple complaint investigations and follow-ups from 2018 through May 2025 found no deficiencies.
Past inspections in 2015 and 2018 showed several Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies involving admissions, medication management, and staff training.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Suite

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

Suite

288 - 442 sq. ft

Activities in this home

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

1.9 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tavares's city center to Brookdale Tavares's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 19.08 miles to nearest hospital (Maribel Montoya MD My Endocrinologist PA)

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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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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