The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Overview of The Canopy at Waldenwoods

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is an ideal senior living community burrowed at Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy studios, luxurious one-bedroom apartments, and elegant companion suites, ensuring comfortable and secure residences. With the Canopy at Waldenwoods’ very own HEARTS Welcoming Program, a team of kind and compassionate professionals warmly welcomes the seniors to ease their worries about moving in. The Canopy at Waldenwoods provides warm and welcoming residences in an environment filled with warmth and compassion.

Through SRI University, seniors experience university-style classes and programs providing them with ways to keep their minds active and sharp. The community emphasizes the well-being of its residents, orchestrating activities and programs for their physical, mental, and emotional health. The Canopy at Waldenwoods promotes a vibrant environment, allowing the seniors to interact over meals. Satisfying the resident’s dietary needs and preferences, the chef and culinary team prepare delicious and healthy meals three times every day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a movie theater, a media room, arts and crafts areas, a bistro, and outdoor activity areas for seniors’ entertainment and leisure.

(813) 686-7617 life@thecanopyatwaldenwoods.com

Types of Care at The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Assisted Living Memory Care

80-bed community

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

Walk Score: 44 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusProvisional

IssuanceFebruary 13, 2026

ExpirationAugust 12, 2026

CountyHillsborough

License Number13615

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is legally operated by Walden Woods FL Tenant, LLC, and administrated by Brittany Esposito.

Management CompanyAllegro Living Management, LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

80 units

Total beds

80 units

Emergency SystemsYes

Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system

Staffing

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

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Restaurant-Style Dining

Crafts & Game Rooms

Beauty Salon / Barber

Housekeeping

Maintenance Included

Social & Wellness Programs

Scheduled Transportation

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 23 citations 11 inspections 1 fine $500 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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Fines Total number of fines issued.
1
vs 5 avg
↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$500
vs $11.6k
↓ 96% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 5 years (since 2021).

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 2021 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 22, 2025 Complaint

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.	23	33	This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	4.6	6.6	This facility has 30% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.6 vs. FL avg 6.6).↓ 30% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	2.1	1.3	This facility has 62% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 62% worse

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	11	26	This facility has 58% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 58% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	36%	62%	This facility has 26 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (36% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 26% better

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

The Canopy at Walden Woods, as of its latest inspection on August 22, 2025, reported no deficiencies. Over the reporting period from June 15, 2021 to August 22, 2025, a total of 11 inspections were conducted, with all but one citing deficiencies. A total of 23 line-item deficiencies were identified across these inspections, which primarily focused on complaint-driven and standard inspections. Common themes included records and documentation issues. Notably, the facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing cited deficiencies, ultimately achieving no outstanding deficiencies at its latest inspection.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Room Sizes: 377 / 464 / 490 / 495 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

Building Type: Two-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Canopy at Waldenwoods

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12.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Plant City's city center to The Canopy at Waldenwoods's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 17.52 miles to nearest hospital (Bartow Regional Medical Center)

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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

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What neighborhood is The Canopy at Waldenwoods in?

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is in the Walden Woods neighborhood of Plant City.

What languages are spoken at The Canopy at Waldenwoods?

The team at The Canopy at Waldenwoods speaks English.

Who is the owner of The Canopy at Waldenwoods?

The legal owner and operator of The Canopy at Waldenwoods is Walden Woods FL Tenant, LLC.

Is The Canopy at Waldenwoods in a walkable area?

The Canopy at Waldenwoods has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of The Canopy at Waldenwoods?

According to FL state health department records, The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license number is 13615.

When does The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, The Canopy at Waldenwoods's license expires on August 12, 2026.

What payment types does The Canopy at Waldenwoods accept?

The Canopy at Waldenwoods accepts Insurance and/or HMO.