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Assisted Living in Florida

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

Assisted Living in Florida

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

Overview of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is a senior living community located in Gulf Breeze, Florida. It offers personalized assisted living and respite care services, ensuring dignity and support for its residents. The community emphasizes a warm and caring environment, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement among its residents.

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 110
Bed community size
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceJanuary 10, 2023
Expiration30/09/2025
CountySanta Rosa

Additional Licensing Details

License Number9664

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is administrated by Tammy Goodman.

Owner NameSOUTH SEAS ALF CARE LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactTammy Goodman

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Activities Of Daily Living
Operating Hours24/7

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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.

68 visits/inspections

Results

38 with citations

0 without citations

Florida average: 16 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date July 3, 2024
Complaint

57 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 33 citations

25 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 19 deficiencies

0 fines

Florida average: 5 fines

Total amount fined: $0.00

Florida average: $11,623.53

Inspection Report Summary for The Camellia at Gulf Breeze

The most recent inspection on July 3, 2024, identified a physical plant safety deficiency. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to medication management, physical plant safety, emergency management, and resident care rights. Complaint investigations were not substantiated, and enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. Prior reports noted issues with medication storage, administration, and training, as well as emergency preparedness and food service standards. The facility’s deficiencies have appeared consistently over time without a clear trend of improvement or worsening.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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