Dorothy Cares ALF

Overview of 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.

(813) 862-8871

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 3 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 18, 2025

ExpirationJuly 17, 2027

CountyHillsborough

License Number12994

Dorothy Cares ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, Llc, and administrated by Dorothy Araujo.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

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

English Spanish

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

Assisted Living

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 6 citations 6 inspections

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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than 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 9 years (since 2017).

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 2017 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 16, 2025 Other

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Metric	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	33	This facility has 82% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 82% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	0.7	3.7	This facility has 81% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.7 vs. FL avg 3.7).↓ 81% better
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

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Metric	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	6	26	This facility has 77% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 77% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

DOROTHY CARES ALF, LLC has undergone a series of inspections from 2017 to 2025, with its most recent inspection taking place on July 16, 2025. During this latest assessment, no deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period, the facility underwent a total of six inspections, including standard, initial licensure, and monitor visits. Of these, four inspections resulted in deficiencies being identified, totaling six line items across all inspections. Notably, common themes or areas for improvement are not specified in available records. As no deficiencies were found during the latest inspection, it appears that corrective actions have been effective in addressing previous issues.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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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

7.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to Dorothy Cares ALF's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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What languages are spoken at Dorothy Cares ALF?

The team at Dorothy Cares ALF speaks English and Spanish.

Is Dorothy Cares ALF in a walkable area?

Dorothy Cares ALF has a walk score of 3. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Dorothy Cares ALF?

According to state health department records, Dorothy Cares ALF's license number is 12994.

When does Dorothy Cares ALF's license expire?

According to state health department records, Dorothy Cares ALF's license expires on July 17, 2027.

What payment types does Dorothy Cares ALF accept?

Dorothy Cares ALF accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Dorothy Cares ALF operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Dorothy Cares ALF is registered as a for-profit.

Who is the administrator of Dorothy Cares ALF?

Dorothy Araujo is the administrator of Dorothy Cares ALF.