Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Overview of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms

Memory Lane Cottage provides exceptional memory care for seniors in Tampa Palms, Florida. At Memory Lane Cottages, their mission is to create a safe, comfortable environment that feels like home, while personalizing care to maximize each resident’s quality of life. The professionally trained staff creates a secure atmosphere where residents can wander freely. Family participation is encouraged as part of the care plan, ensuring residents receive care that reflects their unique life experiences.

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms offers 20 private suites, a dining room with home-cooked meals, a living room, and large secured courtyards with walking paths and gardening areas. Residents enjoy a variety of activities designed to stimulate memory and cognitive function, including games, movies, and arts and crafts. Memory Lane Cottage provides comprehensive care, including assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and 24/7 supervision by Alzheimer’s-trained staff. They also offer physical, speech, and occupational therapy as needed.

(813) 632-1270 info@memorylanecottage.com

20-bed community

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

Walk Score: 24 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceAugust 27, 2025

ExpirationAugust 26, 2027

CountyHillsborough

License Number12675

RCFE Number12675

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is legally operated by Memory Lane Cottage At Tampa Palms, Llc, and administrated by Kelly Jean Irish O'keefe.

Management CompanyNHA MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

20 units

Total beds

20 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Specific ProgramsLife At The Cottage, Kudos, Caregiver Support Services

Since 2015 · 11 years of data 23 citations 14 inspections 1 fine $775 fined

Inspection Score

8 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$775
vs $11.6k
↓ 93% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 11 years (since 2015).

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 2015 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Routine

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.	23	33	This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #360 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 360th 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2015.	2.1	3	This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 3).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.6	1.3	This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #740 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 740th 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.

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.	14	26	This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 46% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	6	16	This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	43%	62%	This facility has 19 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 19% better Rank #261 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 261st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

October 7, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies but they were corrected on site by October 2025.
July 31, 2025 inspection found three Class 3 deficiencies in admissions and medication management.
Recent complaint investigations from 2020 to 2024 found no deficiencies or substantiated issues.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Managed by Andrew

Florida Assisted Living Administrator and Memory Care Director

7 years of experience

Andrew is a certified Florida Assisted Living Administrator and Memory Care Director dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and supporting families. With seven years of residential leadership and healthcare administration experience, he brings deep knowledge of Alzheimer's care and family advocacy. Andrew's personal experience caring for his mother has strengthened his compassion and commitment to providing exceptional care and support to residents and their loved ones at Memory Lane Cottage.

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

15.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Tampa's city center to Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.47 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Pepin Heart Institute)

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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

Compare Memory Care around Tampa

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What neighborhood is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is in the Tampa Palms neighborhood of Tampa.

What languages are spoken at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?

The team at Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms speaks English and Spanish.

Is Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms in a walkable area?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms?

According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license number is 12675.

When does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms's license expires on August 26, 2027.

What payment types does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accept?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Memory Lane Cottage at Tampa Palms is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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