Summerfield Senior Living

Overview of Summerfield Senior Living

Summerfield Senior Living is a blissful senior living community settling in the peaceful community of Bradenton, FL offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans ranging from private studio to deluxe studio, to one-bedroom apartment, the community ensures that residents experience the lifestyle they desire. With a team of dedicated and compassionate professionals, the community delivers round-the-clock care and assistance tailored to its residents’ unique needs.

The community promotes an active lifestyle, conducting social activities and programs that always involve the residents. These programs are designed to enhance the seniors’ cognition and physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness. Apart from on-campus activities, the community organizes outside trips and outings for a change of surroundings. Residents experience exceptional dining with well-prepared healthy meals three times daily. Summerfield Senior Living ensures a comfortable and safe residence within its grounds for seniors to enjoy a worry-free environment.

(941) 751-7200

142-bed community

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

Walk Score: 44 / 100

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

BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceFebruary 1, 2026

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2028

CountyManatee

License Number7239

Summerfield Senior Living is legally operated by Summerfield Senior Living Llc, and administrated by Melaniee Mrosek.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

142 units

Total beds

142 units

Staffing

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

ContactTheodore Steffens, Owner

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 46 citations 49 inspections 1 fine $500 fined

Inspection Score

3 points above 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.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$500
vs $11.6k
↓ 96% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 7, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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.	46	33	This facility has 39% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (46 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 39% worse Rank #690 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 690th 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 2012.	3.3	2.4	This facility has 38% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.3 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 38% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.3	This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th 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.	49	26	This facility has 88% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (49 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 88% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	28	16	This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (28 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 75% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th 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 most recent inspection on June 11, 2025, cited one Class 3 deficiency related to resident records.
Inspections from 2023 to 2025 showed recurring deficiencies in training, staffing, and emergency management planning.
A 2015 inspection cited a Class 4 deficiency for background screening, and multiple reports documented repeated medication and staffing issues.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Transportation Services

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2.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bradenton's city center to Summerfield Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.08 miles to nearest hospital (Bradenton Internal Medicine)

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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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What neighborhood is Summerfield Senior Living in?

Summerfield Senior Living is in the 3409 neighborhood of Bradenton.

Is Summerfield Senior Living in a walkable area?

Summerfield Senior Living has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Summerfield Senior Living?

According to FL state health department records, Summerfield Senior Living's license number is 7239.

When does Summerfield Senior Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Summerfield Senior Living's license expires on January 31, 2028.

Does Summerfield Senior Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Summerfield Senior Living is registered as a for-profit in FL.

Who is the administrator of Summerfield Senior Living?

Melaniee Mrosek is the administrator of Summerfield Senior Living.

How many beds does Summerfield Senior Living have?

Summerfield Senior Living has 142 beds.

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