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Assisted Living in Tampa
Dorothy Cares ALF
Assisted Living in Tampa
Dorothy Cares ALF
Located in the serene neighborhood of Riverview, FL, Dorothy Cares Alf is a blissful senior living community that caters to seniors assisted living needs. Residents here are provided with the comfort of having assistance with their daily living activities and any other support they may need. In-house physician visitations are also available to ensure residents’ health are always kept in check, combined with individualized care plans tailored to accommodate their unique needs and preferences.
Committed to making residents’ lives as comfortable as possible, the community also handles the housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more free time for doing the things that they love to do. Delectable meals are served three times a day with snacks in between to keep residents energized and nourished. Various amenities and daily activities are also offered to make sure residents are as active and happy as they can be.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Payment Types
About this community
Dorothy Cares ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, Llc, and administrated by Dorothy Araujo.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Theater & Movies
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Dorothy Cares ALF
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.
6 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Results
0 with citations
6 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
6 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 33 citations
0 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $0.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
0 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
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