Brookdale Vero Beach South

Overview of Brookdale Vero Beach South

Brookdale Vero Beach South is a 40-bed senior community operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc. The facility provides standard assisted living, specialized dementia care via the Clare Bridge framework, and short-term respite stays. On-site amenities include walking paths, a secure courtyard with a greenhouse, a beauty salon, and scheduled local transportation, as well as structured group activities such as fitness programs, crafts, gardening, and therapy dog visits. Staff members support English, Spanish, and Creole, with monthly base rates starting at $3,265 for assisted living and $5,100 for memory care.

Public health summaries capturing 26 separate evaluations since July 2012 record 29 total line-item infractions over the property’s operational history, a volume that trends 12% below the standard Florida average. Because 19 of those 26 state visits historically flagged at least one minor compliance correction in initial reports, the home carries a low long-term zero-citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection in its first reviews. Early records show occasional historical challenges involving employee training files, staffing levels, medication management, and kitchen service, all of which management systematically cleared up.

The provider has established a stable compliance trajectory over recent years, with four consecutive state inspections, including evaluations throughout late 2024 and the final tracking check in September 2025, all returning completely clean with zero deficiencies. Regulators have never issued an administrative fine against the facility.

Older adults exploring regional senior living options can use these multi-year government logs to review the facility’s day-to-day management consistency. Since the official tracking records confirm a below-average citation count and zero fines alongside a multi-year run of flawless state evaluations at the close of its tracking period, the documentation indicates an attentive operating setup. Planning an on-site visit is an excellent next step to inspect the greenhouse and outdoor grounds, view the room layouts, and discuss care tiers directly with the team.

(772) 794-1778

40-bed community

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

Walk Score: 11 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceDecember 21, 2025

ExpirationDecember 20, 2027

CountyIndian River

License Number9671

Brookdale Vero Beach South is legally operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc., and administrated by Georgia Dieusener.

Owner NameBrookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

40 units

Total beds

40 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 Spanish

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Transportation

Beauty/Barber Shop

Courtyard And Garden

Gardening / Greenhouse

Private Dining Room

Walking Paths

Landscaped Grounds

Screened Lanai

ActivitiesActivities include B-Fit, therapy dog visits, floral architecture, and corn hole.

Branded ProgramsClare Bridge

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

Assisted Living$3,265 per month

Memory Care$5,100 per month

Food DescriptionMeals reflect residents' favorite recipes and preferences, with a focus on whole grains, lean proteins, and fresh ingredients.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 29 citations 26 inspections

Inspection Score

8 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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% 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 November 10, 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.	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	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 Rank #331 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 331st 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.	26	26	This facility has total inspections in line with the Florida average (26 vs. FL avg 26).— At avg
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	18	16	This facility has 13% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 13% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	69%	62%	This facility has 7 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (69% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 7% worse Rank #685 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 685th 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.

November 10, 2024 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
December 12, 2023 standard inspection cited four Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies in resident care, ADRD training, documentation, and food service.
Facility showed recurring deficiencies in food service dietary standards with Class 3 citations in 2015, 2017, and 2023, indicating a persistent compliance issue.

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Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Vero Beach South

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379.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Vero Beach's city center to Brookdale Vero Beach South's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 languages are spoken at Brookdale Vero Beach South?

The team at Brookdale Vero Beach South speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Vero Beach South?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Vero Beach South is Brookdale Senior Living Communities, Inc..

Is Brookdale Vero Beach South in a walkable area?

Brookdale Vero Beach South has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Brookdale Vero Beach South?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Vero Beach South's license number is 9671.

When does Brookdale Vero Beach South's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Vero Beach South's license expires on December 20, 2027.

Does Brookdale Vero Beach South have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Vero Beach South on this page.

What payment types does Brookdale Vero Beach South accept?

Brookdale Vero Beach South accepts Other.

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