
Starlight at Deland
Assisted Living · DeLand, FL
Starlight at Deland
Assisted Living · DeLand, FL
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.
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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 5, 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
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Sign Language
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
Assisted Living
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 2020 · 6 years of data
42 citations
18 inspections
3 fines
$5.3K fined
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-
0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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3vs 5 avg↓ 40% fewer than FL avg
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$5.3kvs $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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (77% above)
• Inspection citation rate (34% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (27% above)
• Citations per inspection (77% above)
• Inspection citation rate (34% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
Latest Inspection
July 31, 2025
Standard
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 42 | 33 | This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse |
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Citations per year
| 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 |
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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 |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 18 | 26 | This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 15 | 16 | This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
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."
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Starlight at Deland
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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