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Tessera of Brandon
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
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Tessera of Brandon

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Brandon, FL
1320 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Tessera of Brandon

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Tessera of Brandon is a mid-sized senior living community located at 1320 Oakfield Drive in Brandon, Florida. Managed by Embassy Brandon, LLC under administrator Wanda-Sue Blakey, the three-story building serves seniors seeking assisted living or memory care.

The community houses 146 private apartments with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. Residents can transition between assisted living and memory support as their health needs evolve over time. Day-to-day comfort is supported by scheduled local transportation, fitness programs, and a diverse activity schedule featuring arts, cooking, games, and movie nights.

The property carries a walk score of 58, meaning the surrounding area is moderately walkable, though many daily errands still require a vehicle. For hospital-level care, Tampa General Hospital is situated about nine and a half miles from the campus. Inspections over several review cycles have occasionally noted minor administrative issues related to admission paperwork and medication assistance documentation, though several state visits have resulted in zero citations.

Prospective residents and their families are welcome to reach out to the Oakfield Drive administrative office directly to arrange a personal tour or discuss current apartment availability.

Facility Direct Line (813) 607-6880
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By The Numbers

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Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 146 Rank #153 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 153rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #382 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 382nd out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
58 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceNovember 1, 2023
ExpirationApril 13, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number13150

Ownership & Operating Entity

Tessera of Brandon is legally operated by Embassy Brandon, LLC, and administered by Wanda-Sue Blakey.

Management CompanyISLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
146 units
Total beds
146 units

Staffing

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

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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.

Legal Actions Info 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.
    2
    vs 5 avg
    ↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $5.2k
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 56% lower than FL avg

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.

Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (3% above)
• Inspections with citations (25% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)

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. 3635 This facility has 3% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 3% worse Rank #541 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.4 This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 3526 This facility has had 35% more total inspections than the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 35% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 2016 This facility has 25% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 25% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 57%58% This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 1% better Rank #443 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 443rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dancing
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games & Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events & Outings
  • Theater & Movies

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Tessera of Brandon

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Address 2.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Brandon's city center to Tessera of Brandon's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 9.48 miles to nearest hospital (Tampa General Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Brandon

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Tessera of Brandon
AL
MC
Brandon
146
Facility 146
FL AVG 88
Rank #153 / 1,058
No
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 42
Rank #382 / 1,427
Embassy Brandon, LLC35
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
36
Facility 36
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$5,150Wanda-Sue BlakeyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Aldea Green
AL
Brandon
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
Yes
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 42
Rank #684 / 1,427
American Eagle Brandon LLC40
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
47
Facility 47
FL AVG 33
Rank #688 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$2,500Odalys RodriguezStudio / Alcove / 1 BedA+
Cloudberry Lodge
AL
Brandon
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 88
Rank #587 / 1,058
No
11
Facility 11
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,244 / 1,427
Caring Heart Tampa LLC42
62%
Facility 62%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #538 / 906
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 33
Rank #699 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$24,650Gamze Belli-King--
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Tessera of Brandon is located in Brandon, 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).
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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tessera of Brandon

What languages are spoken at Tessera of Brandon?

The team at Tessera of Brandon speaks English.

Who is the owner of Tessera of Brandon?

Tessera of Brandon is legally operated by Embassy Brandon, LLC, and administered by Wanda-Sue Blakey.

Is Tessera of Brandon in a walkable area?

Tessera of Brandon has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Tessera of Brandon?

According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license number is 13150.

When does Tessera of Brandon's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Tessera of Brandon's license expires on April 13, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Tessera of Brandon?

No, Tessera of Brandon has a no-pet policy.

Does Tessera of Brandon operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Tessera of Brandon is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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