Kare Assisted Living

Overview of Kare Assisted Living

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Kare Assisted Living, a distinct community in Orlando, FL, offering assisted living. With its commitment to enhancing residents’ welfare, a respectful and highly skilled team provides top-tier care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are provided in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community is ideal for those looking to maintain independence in their golden years without hassles.

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Types of Care at Kare Assisted Living

Assisted Living

16-bed community

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

Walk Score: 57 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: C+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJuly 4, 2025

ExpirationJuly 3, 2027

CountyOrange

License Number11143

Kare Assisted Living is legally operated by Kare Assisted Living, Llc, and administrated by Sandra Matos.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

16 units

Total beds

16 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Since 2017 · 9 years of data 53 citations 27 inspections 5 fines $6.2K fined

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
Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$6.2k
vs $11.6k
↓ 47% 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 September 10, 2025 Monitor

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.	53	33	This facility has 61% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 61% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2017.	5.9	3.7	This facility has 59% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (5.9 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 59% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2	1.3	This facility has 54% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 54% worse

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.	27	26	This facility has 4% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 4% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	22	16	This facility has 38% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 38% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	81%	62%	This facility has 19 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (81% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 19% worse

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

KARE ASSISTED LIVING, LLC has undergone 27 inspections between 2013 and 2025, with all inspections resulting in deficiencies. The latest inspection on July 14, 2025, also cited deficiencies. A total of 53 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections, which fell into several common themes: building maintenance and physical plant issues, records and documentation problems, resident care and rights concerns, infection control lapses, and emergency planning shortcomings. The facility has made efforts to address these issues, with a status of "Deficiencies Corrected" following the latest inspection.

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

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Dining Services

Housekeeping Services

Social and Recreational Activities

2.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Orlando's city center to Kare Assisted Living'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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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What neighborhood is Kare Assisted Living in?

Kare Assisted Living is in the Lake Holden Shores neighborhood of Orlando.

What languages are spoken at Kare Assisted Living?

The team at Kare Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.

Is Kare Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Kare Assisted Living has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Kare Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license number is 11143.

When does Kare Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Kare Assisted Living's license expires on July 3, 2027.

Does Kare Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Kare Assisted Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Kare Assisted Living?

Sandra Matos is the administrator of Kare Assisted Living.

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