Starlight at Deland

1180 Jackson Ranch Rd, Deland, FL 32724 View map

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Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

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Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Starlight at 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.

(321) 877-9292

9-bed community

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

Walk Score: 2 / 100

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

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceMay 6, 2024

ExpirationMay 5, 2026

CountyVolusia

License Number11216

Starlight at Deland is legally operated by Starlight Assisted Living At Deland Llc, and administrated by Runell Gordon.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

9 units

Total beds

9 units

Staffing

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

English Sign Language

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 42 citations 18 inspections 3 fines $5.3K fined

Inspection Score

6 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.
3
vs 5 avg
↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$5.3k
vs $11.6k
↓ 55% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 6 years (since 2020).

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 2020 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 31, 2025 Standard

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.	42	33	This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse Rank #643 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 643rd 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 2020.	7	5.5	This facility has 27% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 5.5).↑ 27% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.3	1.3	This facility has 77% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 77% worse Rank #878 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 878th 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.	18	26	This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	83%	62%	This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 21% worse Rank #851 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 851st 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.

The July 31, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and did not cite any issues.
The December 5, 2024 inspection identified 11 Class 3 deficiencies in resident care, staffing, training, records, and background screening compliance.
The facility showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staffing, training, and elopement standards from 2021 through early 2024 complaint and routine inspections.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings

4.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Deland's city center to Starlight at Deland'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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What languages are spoken at Starlight at Deland?

The team at Starlight at Deland speaks English and Sign Language.

Who is the owner of Starlight at Deland?

The legal owner and operator of Starlight at Deland is Starlight Assisted Living At Deland Llc.

Is Starlight at Deland in a walkable area?

Starlight at Deland has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Starlight at Deland?

According to FL state health department records, Starlight at Deland's license number is 11216.

When does Starlight at Deland's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Starlight at Deland's license expires on May 5, 2026.

What payment types does Starlight at Deland accept?

Starlight at Deland accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.

Does Starlight at Deland operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Starlight at Deland is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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