Starlight at Deland
Assisted Living · DeLand, FL

Starlight at Deland

Assisted Living · DeLand, FL
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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
Bed community size
9-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 2 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 5, 2024
ExpirationMay 5, 2026
CountyVolusia
License Number11216

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-Profit

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Languages Spoken

English Sign Language

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

Types of Care at Starlight at Deland

Assisted Living

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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 2020 · 6 years of data 42 citations 18 inspections 3 fines $5.3K 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 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)
Latest Inspection July 31, 2025 Standard

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. 4233 This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2020. 75.5 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 2.31.3 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 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. 1826 This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1516 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 Info 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

Inspection Reports Summary Info 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."

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Starlight at Deland is located in DeLand, 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 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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