Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Overview of Palm Cottages of Rockledge

Palm Cottages at Rockledge Florida provides a comfortable community in their assisted living and memory care housing options. The team of dedicated professionals aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. The home strives to provide a safe and secure environment that allows residents to feel comfortable and relaxed during their stay. They hope for residents to discover many possibilities where anything can happen only at the Palm Cottages.

Management promotes an active lifestyle for all residents which is why they provide on-site and off-site activities, religious activities, and fitness activities; as well as receive services to ease their day-to-day living such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation, concierge, and dining service– to name a few.

(321) 633-1819

112-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 39 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceOctober 24, 2024

ExpirationOctober 23, 2026

CountyBrevard

License Number9987

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is legally operated by Palm Cottage Operator, Llc, and administrated by Carola Gonzales.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Extended Congregate Care

112 units

Private

112 units

Total beds

112 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Extended Congregate Care

Respite Stays

Specific ProgramsInclusive Services

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 123 citations 78 inspections 19 fines $38.1K fined

Inspection Score

21 points below 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.
19
vs 5 avg
↑ 280% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$38.1k
vs $11.6k
↑ 228% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).

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 2022 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection April 23, 2025 Complaint

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.	123	33	This facility has 273% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (123 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 273% worse Rank #910 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 910th 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 2022.	30.8	8.3	This facility has 271% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (30.8 vs. FL avg 8.3).↑ 271% worse
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.	78	26	This facility has 200% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (78 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 200% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	58	16	This facility has 263% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 263% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	74%	62%	This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 12% worse Rank #759 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 759th 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.

April 23, 2025 complaint inspection found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
Recent inspections from January to September 2024 cited multiple deficiencies in resident care supervision, medication assistance, training, and reporting requirements, including several Class 2 and Class 3 violations.
The facility’s deficiency trend shows recurring issues with resident care supervision and staff training despite some corrections over time.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55

Transportation Services

Activities in this home

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

51.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Rockledge's city center to Palm Cottages of Rockledge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.39 miles to nearest hospital (Deuk Spine 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

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What neighborhood is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is in the Admiralty Lakes Townhomes neighborhood of Rockledge.

Who is the owner of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

The legal owner and operator of Palm Cottages of Rockledge is Palm Cottage Operator, Llc.

Is Palm Cottages of Rockledge in a walkable area?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license number is 9987.

When does Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Palm Cottages of Rockledge's license expires on October 23, 2026.

Does Palm Cottages of Rockledge operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Palm Cottages of Rockledge is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Palm Cottages of Rockledge?

Carola Gonzales is the administrator of Palm Cottages of Rockledge.

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