Cloudberry Lodge
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Brandon, FL
Cloudberry Lodge
Assisted Living & Nursing Home · Brandon, FL
Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Located just east of downtown Tampa, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon emerges as a cherished haven for those searching for comfort, companionship, and dedicated care, specializing in assisted living, respite, and adult day care. At Cloudberry Lodge, the atmosphere radiates warmth, and the concept of family embraces everyone who steps through its doors. Assisted Living here is more than a service; it’s a personalized journey. Whether residents seek independence or require assistance with daily activities, compassionate caregivers offer support whenever needed. Within this vibrant community, each day unfolds as a tapestry of activities catering to diverse tastes. Yet, solitude is equally cherished, with residents encouraged to savor quiet moments within their personal space. Cloudberry Lodge extends beyond the present, offering a continuum of care that evolves with residents’ needs, ensuring a consistent level of support. Nestled in the heart of Brandon, Florida, Cloudberry Lodge at Brandon eagerly awaits, ready to embrace new chapters and create lasting memories for those who choose to make it their home.
79-bed community Rank #589 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 589th out of 1060 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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1245 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1245th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 1, 2024
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
CountyHillsborough
License Number9059
Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa LLC, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
79 units
Total beds
79 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
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
48 citations
42 inspections
7 fines
$24.7K 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.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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
16 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #770 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th 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: 67 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 16 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-
7vs 5 avg↑ 40% higher than FL avg
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$24.7kvs $11.6k↑ 112% 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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Citations per year (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
• Total citations (45% above)
• Citations per year (42% above)
• Inspections with citations (63% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (15% below)
Latest Inspection
May 23, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 48 | 33 | This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse Rank #700 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 700th 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 year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 3.4 | 2.4 | This facility has 42% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 42% worse |
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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 #320 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 320th 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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 42 | 26 | This facility has had 62% more total inspections than the Florida average (42 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 62% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 26 | 16 | This facility has 63% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 63% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 62% | 62% | This facility has inspection citation rate in line with the Florida average (62 vs. FL avg 62).— At avg Rank #551 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 551st 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 inspections on January 27, 2025, and May 23, 2025, found no deficiencies during routine and other inspections.
- A single Class 3 deficiency related to physical plant safety was cited on August 9, 2023, with no further deficiencies noted afterward.
- Past inspections showed repeated deficiencies in resident care, staffing, training, and emergency planning, including severity 1 and 2 citations between 2019 and 2020.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Places of interest near Cloudberry Lodge
4.3 miles from city center
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Cloudberry Lodge is located in Brandon, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cloudberry Lodge
What languages are spoken at Cloudberry Lodge?
The team at Cloudberry Lodge speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Cloudberry Lodge?
Cloudberry Lodge is legally operated by Caring Heart Tampa LLC, and administered by Gamze Belli-King.
Is Cloudberry Lodge in a walkable area?
Cloudberry Lodge has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Cloudberry Lodge?
According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license number is 9059.
When does Cloudberry Lodge's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Cloudberry Lodge's license expires on November 30, 2026.
What payment types does Cloudberry Lodge accept?
Cloudberry Lodge accepts Medicaid and VA.
Does Cloudberry Lodge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Cloudberry Lodge is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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