Norwood Assisted Living
Assisted Living · Merritt Island, FL

Norwood Assisted Living

Assisted Living · Merritt Island, FL
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Norwood Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Norwood Assisted Living

Norwood Assisted Living is dedicated to providing care to their senior residents. The community is smaller, only hosting six residents. Because of the size of this community, intimacy and closeness becomes something of value to them. The people a part of this community, whether resident or staff, treat each other as family.

Despite being a smaller community, this doesn’t mean they don’t have fun. There are various activities in place that are enjoyed by the residents. Ice cream socials, group exercises, and more are added to the community’s calendar to make sure that the residents never have a boring day at Norwood Assisted Living.

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Types of Care at Norwood Assisted Living

Assisted Living
Bed community size
6-bed community Rank #931 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 931st out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #322 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 322nd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 28, 2025
ExpirationOctober 27, 2027
CountyBrevard
License Number11011
RCFE NumberAL11011

Ownership & Operating Entity

Norwood Assisted Living is legally operated by Norwood Assisted Living Inc., and administrated by Irene Wilkerson.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSafety handles for balance in bathrooms.

Staffing

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

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionHome cooked meals and daily activities that cater to each resident’s interests and needs.

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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 2014 · 12 years of data 47 citations 20 inspections 2 fines $3.6K fined

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (42% above)
• Citations per year (39% above)
• Citations per inspection (85% above)
• Inspection citation rate (29% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total inspections (23% below)
Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Routine

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4733 This facility has 42% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (47 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 42% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2014. 3.92.8 This facility has 39% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.9 vs. FL avg 2.8).↑ 39% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.41.3 This facility has 85% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 85% worse

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

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2026 This facility has 23% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 23% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1616 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 80%62% This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (80% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 18% worse

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

NORWOOD ASSISTED LIVING INC. underwent its latest inspection on 2025-10-07, which reported no deficiencies. Over the reporting period from 2014-01-28 to 2025-10-07, the facility had a total of 20 inspections, with all but one citing deficiencies. A total of 47 line items were identified as deficient across these inspections. Key themes included building maintenance and physical plant issues, concerns with records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, dietary services, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing these areas, with a notable correction of previously cited deficiencies.

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 5.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Merritt Island's city center to Norwood Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.61 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at First Merritt Shopping Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Norwood Assisted Living is located in Merritt Island, Florida.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Norwood Assisted Living in?

Norwood Assisted Living is in the Rosedale neighborhood of Merritt Island.

What languages are spoken at Norwood Assisted Living?

The team at Norwood Assisted Living speaks English.

Is Norwood Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Norwood Assisted Living has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Norwood Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Norwood Assisted Living's license number is 11011.

When does Norwood Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Norwood Assisted Living's license expires on October 27, 2027.

What payment types does Norwood Assisted Living accept?

Norwood Assisted Living accepts Medicaid and Other.

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

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

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