Brookdale Tavares
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tavares, FL
Brookdale Tavares
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Tavares, FL
Brookdale Tavares accepts Insurance and/or HMO.
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.
60-bed community Rank #681 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 681st out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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 Rank #865 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 865th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 2, 2026
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
CountyLake
License Number8906
Brookdale Tavares is legally operated by VOP Tavares, LLC, and administered 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
ContactMr. Steven Swain, Executive Vice President (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Volunteer Program
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 2012 · 14 years of data
29 citations
30 inspections
5 fines
$2.2K 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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 nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
4 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #410 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 410th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 87 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 4 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$2.2kvs $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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (40% below)
• Total citations (12% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (40% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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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 nursing home (29 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 12% better Rank #453 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 453rd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 30 | 26 | This facility has had 15% more total inspections than the Florida average (30 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 15% more |
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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 nursing home (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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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 nursing home (37% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 25% better Rank #186 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 186th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Suite
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Type of Rooms Available
1 / 4
Suite
1
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
Places of interest near Brookdale Tavares
1.9 miles from city center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Tavares
What languages are spoken at Brookdale Tavares?
The team at Brookdale Tavares speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Brookdale Tavares?
Brookdale Tavares is legally operated by VOP Tavares, LLC, and administered by Kelley Yoder.
Is Brookdale Tavares in a walkable area?
Brookdale 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 Tavares?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tavares's license number is 8906.
When does Brookdale Tavares's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tavares's license expires on September 30, 2027.
How long has Brookdale Tavares been in business?
Brookdale Tavares has been operating for approximately 48 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Brookdale Tavares?
Yes, Brookdale Tavares allows residents to bring their pets.
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