Tessera of Brandon

Overview of Tessera of Brandon

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

146-bed community

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

Walk Score: 58 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceNovember 1, 2023

ExpirationApril 13, 2027

CountyHillsborough

License Number13150

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

Management CompanyISLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, LLC

Profit StatusFor-profit

Private

146 units

Total beds

146 units

Staffing

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

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 36 citations 35 inspections 2 fines $5.2K 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.
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

Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).

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 2018 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

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.	36	33	This facility has 9% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 9% worse Rank #541 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st out of 906 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.0	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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 inspections conducted at this facility.	35	26	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 Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	20	16	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 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 #444 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 444th out of 906 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

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

2.6 miles from city center 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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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

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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