Dorothy Cares II ALF
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares II ALF
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Nursing Home · Riverview, FL
Dorothy Cares II ALF accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Receive all the support you need in a home-like environment with Dorothy Cares II Alf, a welcoming senior living community set in Riverview, FL, offering comprehensive assisted living services. The community provides each resident with personalized care plans and an array of services, such as assistance with daily living communities and medication management to ensure they are comfortable and well-cared for. Residents here are provided with cozy accommodations that are designed with their unique safety needs to make sure they enjoy utmost comfort and peace of mind.
In addition to excellent care services, the community also offers delicious home-style meals and an array of fun and engaging activities to nurture their overall well-being. Convenient services, such as housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance are also available to give residents a maintenance-free living experience. Here, residents’ needs are guaranteed to be met with compassionate care and support that allows them utmost comfort and convenience.
6-bed community Rank #930 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 930th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score: 35 / 100 Rank #839 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 839th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceNovember 27, 2025
ExpirationNovember 26, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number13055
Dorothy Cares II ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC, and administered by Dorothy Araujo.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Other
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 2017 · 9 years of data
7 citations
7 inspections
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 above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #6 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 6th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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: 99 out of 100. Letter grade A+. 16 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-
$0vs $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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
3 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per year (78% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Total citations (79% below)
• Citations per year (78% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
Latest Inspection
June 19, 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.
| 7 | 33 | This facility has 79% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 79% better Rank #92 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 92nd 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. 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 2017.
| 0.8 | 3.7 | This facility has 78% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 3.7).↓ 78% better |
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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. 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.
| 7 | 26 | This facility has had 73% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (7 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 73% fewer |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- DOROTHY CARES II ALF was last inspected on 2025-06-19, with no reported deficiencies noted. During the reporting period from 2017-07-31 to 2025-06-19, a total of six inspections were conducted, with all but one citing deficiencies. The facility accumulated six total deficiencies across these inspections. Inspection types included Standard, Initial Licensure, and Monitor. No common themes emerged from the inspection data. Notably, no corrections or improvements were required as a result of the inspections, reflecting the facility's compliance with regulations during this period.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Theater & Movies
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3.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to Dorothy Cares II ALF's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dorothy Cares II ALF
What neighborhood is Dorothy Cares II ALF in?
Dorothy Cares II ALF is in the Boyette neighborhood of Riverview.
What languages are spoken at Dorothy Cares II ALF?
The team at Dorothy Cares II ALF speaks English, Other, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Dorothy Cares II ALF?
Dorothy Cares II ALF is legally operated by Dorothy Cares Alf, LLC, and administered by Dorothy Araujo.
Is Dorothy Cares II ALF in a walkable area?
Dorothy Cares II ALF has a walk score of 35. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Dorothy Cares II ALF?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares II ALF's license number is 13055.
When does Dorothy Cares II ALF's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Dorothy Cares II ALF's license expires on November 26, 2027.
What payment types does Dorothy Cares II ALF accept?
Dorothy Cares II ALF accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.
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