Brookdale Tequesta

Overview of Brookdale Tequesta

Brookdale Tequesta is a 50-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by ALS North America Inc. The property provides 24-hour staffing, nursing services, short-term respite care, and tailored dining plans. Amenities include walking paths, a secure courtyard with a greenhouse, an arts studio, a game room, a theater, local transportation, and an on-site clinic, with daily events featuring the B-FIT fitness program, cooking classes, and crafts. Staff members support communication in English, Spanish, Creole, and Sign Language, with monthly rates starting at $3,000 for assisted living and $3,905 for memory care. Veterans Affairs benefits are accepted.

State health department archives covering 18 separate inspections between September 2012 and May 2025 document 24 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational history. Because 12 of those 18 regulatory visits turned up at least one minor compliance note on initial paperwork, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on its first reviews. Historical files reveal recurring challenges involving medication management, staffing logs, resident supervision, and building maintenance, which resulted in a cumulative fine history of $13,875.

Modern data indicates a clear shift in oversight consistency; the facility logged a completely clean review on September 10, 2024, followed by a February 13, 2025 inspection that noted only a single deficiency regarding emergency management plans, which was quickly corrected.

Prospective residents searching for local care options can look to these multi-year government logs to examine the facility’s recent performance. Since the official tracking records show that past administrative and building maintenance hurdles have given way to a strong run of clean or near-clean evaluations, the files indicate an attentive management structure. Scheduling an on-site visit is an effective next step to evaluate the physical grounds, tour the residential spaces, and talk with the team about financial assistance and care logistics.

(561) 741-0850

50-bed community

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

Walk Score: 7 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 19, 2024

ExpirationDecember 18, 2026

CountyPalm Beach

License Number9321

Brookdale Tequesta is legally operated by Als North America Inc, and administrated by Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar.

Owner NameAls North America Inc

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

50 units

Total beds

50 units

Wheelchair Accessible

Secured Perimeter

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

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

Creole English Sign Language Spanish

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Pets Allowed

HousekeepingYes

Pet Friendly

Transportation

Concierge Service

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening / Greenhouse

Private Dining Room

Arts & Crafts Studio

Game Room

Theatre

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Screened Lanai

Clinic

Piano

ActivitiesDaily activities include B-FIT Balance and Flexibility, Bingo, and more.

Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Assisted Living$3,000 per month

Memory Care$3,905 per month

Food DescriptionMeals reflect residents' favorite recipes, preferences, and therapeutic diet needs.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 46 citations 45 inspections 6 fines $13.9K fined

Inspection Score

13 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.
$13.9k
vs $11.6k
↑ 19% higher 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 February 13, 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.	46	33	This facility has 39% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 39% worse Rank #690 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 690th 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.	3.3	2.4	This facility has 38% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 38% worse
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.	45	26	This facility has 73% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 73% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	36	16	This facility has 125% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 125% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	80%	62%	This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (80% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 18% worse Rank #818 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 818th 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.

February 13, 2025 inspection found one unclassified deficiency in emergency management planning with no other deficiencies or complaints.
Recent deficiencies have been low severity, mostly Class 3 related to training and emergency planning, with no immediate jeopardy or harm-level citations since 2019.
Historical record shows repeated Class 3 and some Class 4 deficiencies in resident care, medication storage, staffing, and physical plant safety from 2012 through 2020.

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Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Tequesta

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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

Compare Assisted Living around Tequesta

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


Tequesta Terrace	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. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Tequesta	106 Facility 106 FL AVG 89 Rank #406 / 1074	Yes	75 Facility 75 FL AVG 40 Rank #151 / 1486	Tequesta Opco, LLC	83 Facility 83 FL AVG 83 Rank #496 / 876	34	55.9% Facility 55.9% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #449 / 919	41 Facility 41 FL AVG 33 Rank #631 / 919	1.2 Facility 1.2 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #458 / 919	For-Profit	$2,500	Crystal Collier	1 bed / 2 bed	A+
Brookdale Tequesta	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. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Tequesta	55 Facility 55 FL AVG 89 Rank #750 / 1074	Yes	55 Facility 55 FL AVG 40 Rank #426 / 1486	Als North America Inc	87 Facility 87 FL AVG 83 Rank #410 / 876	18	61.1% Facility 61.1% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #549 / 919	24 Facility 24 FL AVG 33 Rank #384 / 919	1.3 Facility 1.3 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #557 / 919	For-Profit	$1,875	Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar	-	A+
Brookdale Tequesta	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.	Tequesta	50 Facility 50 FL AVG 89 Rank #769 / 1074	No	7 Facility 7 FL AVG 40 Rank #1318 / 1486	Als North America Inc	70 Facility 70 FL AVG 83 Rank #735 / 876	45	80% Facility 80% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #818 / 919	46 Facility 46 FL AVG 33 Rank #690 / 919	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #167 / 919	For-Profit	$13,875	Daniela Gonzalez-Aguilar	-	-

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What languages are spoken at Brookdale Tequesta?

The team at Brookdale Tequesta speaks Creole, English, Sign Language, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Tequesta?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Tequesta is Als North America Inc.

Is Brookdale Tequesta in a walkable area?

Brookdale Tequesta has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Tequesta?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tequesta's license number is 9321.

When does Brookdale Tequesta's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Tequesta's license expires on December 18, 2026.

Does Brookdale Tequesta have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Tequesta on this page.

What payment types does Brookdale Tequesta accept?

Brookdale Tequesta accepts Other and VA.

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