Starlight at Deland
Assisted Living in DeLand
Assisted Living in DeLand
Located in the serene area in Deland, Florida, Starlight at Deland is a dependable senior living community that offers comprehensive assisted living services in a loving environment that fosters a worry-free lifestyle. A well-trained team of caregivers are always available to offer an array of convenient services and assistance, including meal preparation, feeding assistance, housekeeping, medication management, and other medical services. As a family-owned community, Starlight at Deland guarantees an intimate and family-like environment that focuses on making deep connections with residents for better delivery of care.
Here, residents are guaranteed to receive the right amount of support and the care they need with personalized care plans that are curated after a thorough assessment. With most of the tedious chores handled by a dedicated care team, residents can freely focus on their enjoyment and well-being. At Starlight at Deland, residents enjoy a living environment and care services that allow them to live freely and happily.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Payment Types
About this community
Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland Llc, and administrated by Runell Gordon.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Starlight at Deland
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.
18 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Results
15 with citations
3 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
Latest inspection
42 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 33 citations
23 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 19 deficiencies
3 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $5,250.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
0 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
Inspection Report Summary for Starlight at Deland
STARLIGHT ALF AT DELAND's latest inspection on 2024-12-05 reported that deficiencies were cited. During the reporting period from 2012-09-12 to 2025-07-31, a total of 17 inspections were conducted, with all of them resulting in deficiencies. The facility accumulated 42 line-item deficiencies across these inspections, which fell under various categories including standard, complaint, expansion, and unknown types. Common themes identified during the inspections included records/documentation, resident care/rights, and dietary/food service concerns. In response to cited deficiencies, the facility has demonstrated improvement by correcting all noted issues, as indicated by its current status of "Deficiencies Corrected."
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Deland | 9 | No | 2 | 1 | - | Starlight Assisted Living At Deland Llc | 18 | 83.3% | 42 | For-Profit | $5,250 | Runell Gordon | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
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