The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
Assisted Living · Florida, FL
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
Assisted Living · Florida, FL
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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.
110-bed community Rank #384 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th 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.
4 years in operation Rank #57 / 92Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 5 / 100 Rank #1355 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1355th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
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About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2027
CountySanta Rosa
License Number9664
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is legally operated by South Seas Alf Care Llc, and administrated by Tammy Goodman.
Owner NameSouth Seas Alf Care LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactTammy Goodman
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsActivities Of Daily Living
Operating Hours24/7
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 2012 · 14 years of data
57 citations
68 inspections
6 fines
$12.0K fined
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
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0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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6vs 5 avg↑ 20% higher than FL avg
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$12kvs $11.6k↑ 3% higher 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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (73% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Total inspections (162% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
• Total citations (73% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Total inspections (162% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspection citation rate (10% below)
Latest Inspection
July 3, 2024
Complaint
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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57 | 33 | This facility has 73% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 73% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
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4.1 | 2.4 | This facility has 71% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 71% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
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0.8 | 1.3 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.8 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 38% better |
Inspections
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This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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68 | 26 | This facility has 162% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 162% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
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38 | 16 | This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
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56% | 62% | This facility has 6 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (56% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 6% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
THE CAMELLIA AT GULF BREEZE was inspected on 2024-07-03, with a status of Deficiencies Corrected following the latest inspection. Over the reporting period from 2012-08-24 to 2024-09-09, the facility underwent a total of 68 inspections, all of which cited deficiencies. The inspections yielded 57 line-item deficiencies across various categories, including building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, dietary and food service, and emergency planning. To address these issues, the facility has implemented corrections to rectify the noted deficiencies, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsActivities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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3.0 miles from city center
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| The Camellia at Gulf Breeze |
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Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Gulf Breeze (Pensacola Beach) | 110 | No | 5 | South Seas Alf Care LLC | 68 | 55.9% | 57 | 0.8 | For-Profit | $11,975 | Tammy Goodman | - | A+ |
| St Mark Village, Inc. |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Palm Harbor (Highland Lakes) | 88 | No | 40 | St Mark Village Inc | 25 | 32% | 23 | 0.9 | Not-For-Profit | - | Danielle Barbara Gorddard | - | A+ |
| John Knox Village of Florida, Inc. |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Pompano Beach | 64 | No | 79 | John Knox Village Of Florida, Inc. | 19 | 52.6% | 19 | 1.0 | Not-For-Profit | $1,500 | Jennifer Etienne | - | B- |
| Alder Terrace Gardens |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Punta Gorda | 32 | No | 1 | Florida Seniors Support LLP | 28 | 82.1% | 39 | 1.4 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Michael Hay | - | A+ |
| Florida Access Care Inc. |
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. |
Sebring (Sun 'N Lake Of Sebring) | 8 | No | 11 | Florida Acces Care Inc | 7 | 28.6% | 6 | 0.9 | For-Profit | - | Edzard J Gabriel | - | A+ |
Frequently Asked Questions about The Camellia at Gulf Breeze
What neighborhood is The Camellia at Gulf Breeze in?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is in the Pensacola Beach neighborhood of GULF BREEZE.
What languages are spoken at The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
The team at The Camellia at Gulf Breeze speaks English.
Who is the owner of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
The legal owner and operator of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze is South Seas Alf Care Llc.
Is The Camellia at Gulf Breeze in a walkable area?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Camellia at Gulf Breeze?
According to FL state health department records, The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license number is 9664.
When does The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Camellia at Gulf Breeze's license expires on September 30, 2027.
What payment types does The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accept?
The Camellia at Gulf Breeze accepts Medicaid and VA.
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