The Bridges
Assisted Living · Florida, FL

The Bridges

Assisted Living · Florida, FL
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The Bridges accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of The Bridges

The Bridges is an extraordinary assisted living and independent senior residence community in Riverview, Florida. It offers a combination of comfortable living and high-quality care designed to meet the needs of active seniors. Residents enjoy a variety of amenities, activities, and social events.
Bed community size
101-bed community Rank #439 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 439th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
2 years in operation Rank #76 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 76th out of 92 homes in Florida. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Florida SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #539 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 539th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 25, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 24, 2027
CountyHillsborough
License Number11670

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Bridges is legally operated by Sweet Water Grand Llc, and administrated by Kristy Tuttle.

Management CompanySENIOR CARE CONSULTING AND FINANCE, LLC
Owner NameSweet Water Grand LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
101 units
Total beds
101 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Leadership

ContactDonna Steiermann

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsFor Family, Newsletter Sign Up

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionExecutive Chef Jerome prepares three delicious meals a day for residents, using high-quality ingredients and providing a variety of options.

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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 2017 · 9 years of data 37 citations 32 inspections

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 2017 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (12% above)
• Citations per year (11% above)
• Total inspections (23% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (45% below)
Latest Inspection January 22, 2025 Complaint

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. 3733 This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2017. 4.13.7 This facility has 11% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 3.7).↑ 11% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better

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. 3226 This facility has 23% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (32 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 23% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1116 This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 34%62% This facility has 28 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (34% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 28% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

THE BRIDGES was inspected on 2025-01-22, with no deficiencies cited in its latest report. Over the reporting period from 2012-07-30 to 2025-01-22, a total of 29 inspections were conducted at the facility. Of these, 29 had deficiencies and a total of 33 line items were identified as needing correction. Key themes emerging from these inspections include records and documentation, resident care and rights, and dietary and food service concerns. In response to previously cited deficiencies, THE BRIDGES has demonstrated improvement in addressing issues related to Deficiencies Cited, with the facility now reporting No Deficiencies.

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Address 1.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Riverview's city center to The Bridges's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The Bridges is located in RIVERVIEW, 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 The Bridges

What languages are spoken at The Bridges?

The team at The Bridges speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of The Bridges?

The legal owner and operator of The Bridges is Sweet Water Grand Llc.

Is The Bridges in a walkable area?

The Bridges has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Bridges?

According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license number is 11670.

When does The Bridges's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Bridges's license expires on September 24, 2027.

What payment types does The Bridges accept?

The Bridges accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, and VA.

Does The Bridges operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Bridges is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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