Veranda of Pensacola
Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Independent Living & Respite Care · Pensacola, FL

Veranda of Pensacola

Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Independent Living & Respite Care · Pensacola, FL

Overview of Veranda of Pensacola

Designed to help residents live an enriching retirement experience, Veranda of Pensacola is a welcoming senior living community in Pensacola, FL, offering independent living and assisted living options. Residents here are offered with beautifully designed accommodations that are catered to their unique preferences and needs. A reliable care team is available to deliver compassionate support with daily living activities and other things that residents may need help with.

Dedicated to helping residents live healthy lives, the community provides extensive wellness programs combined with access to off-site clinical and rehabilitation services through its trusted partnerships. Apart from its vibrant activities, the community also provides an enjoyable dining experience featuring a great selection of healthy and tasty meals. Various amenities, such as a library, fitness center, movie theater, pool, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered for a more convenient living experience.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #683 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 683rd out of 1060 homes in Florida for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
22 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1160 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1160th out of 1487 homes in Florida for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 9, 2027
CountyEscambia
License Number11190

Ownership & Operating Entity

Veranda of Pensacola is legally operated by Veranda Of Pensacola Inc, and administered by Kimberly June Lamb.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

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Leadership

ContactMr. Wesley Rauls, Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

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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 2012 · 14 years of data 23 citations 24 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

12 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #128 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 128th out of 876 homes in Florida for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 95 out of 100. Letter grade A. 12 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Citations per year (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (53% below)
Latest Inspection June 4, 2024 Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.

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. 2333 This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #351 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 351st out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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 year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 1.62.4 This facility has 33% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 33% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 11.3 This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 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 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. 2426 This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (24 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 716 This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 29%62% This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 33% better Rank #133 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 133rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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.

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

  • The most recent inspection on June 4, 2024, found no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
  • Past deficiencies included one Class 3 staffing issue in 2017 and isolated medication assistance and background screening citations in 2013 and 2014.
  • The facility has shown consistent improvement with no deficiencies found in annual and complaint inspections since 2018.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 613 / 630 / 930 / 980 / 1030 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

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Movie Theater

Activities in this home

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Address 7.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Pensacola's city center to Veranda of Pensacola's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Veranda of Pensacola is located in Pensacola, 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).
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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.
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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).
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Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Veranda of Pensacola

What neighborhood is Veranda of Pensacola in?

Veranda of Pensacola is in the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood of Pensacola.

What languages are spoken at Veranda of Pensacola?

The team at Veranda of Pensacola speaks English.

Is Veranda of Pensacola in a walkable area?

Veranda of Pensacola has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Veranda of Pensacola?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license number is 11190.

When does Veranda of Pensacola's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Veranda of Pensacola's license expires on February 9, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Veranda of Pensacola?

No, Veranda of Pensacola has a no-pet policy.

What payment types does Veranda of Pensacola accept?

Veranda of Pensacola accepts Other.

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