Wickshire Countryside

Overview of Wickshire Countryside

Wickshire Countryside is Clearwater’s luxury assisted and memory care living place. Management and staff strive to create a sense of community and belonging where everyone is welcome and included, and the facility maintains top-notch quality. When it comes to setting the standard for quality care and going above and beyond to meet the needs of seniors, the senior living home excels in delivering purpose and connection among residents.

Wickshire Countryside’s residential lifestyle is focused on the resident-centered approach to senior care that enables a holistic approach to balanced wellness. Offering a range of assisted living levels of care, residents receive ADLs, personalized care plans, and more independence during their stay. The memory care unit provides specialized memory care training for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, ensuring that they learn and embrace their declining cognitive retention.

(727) 723-7110

119-bed community

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

Walk Score: 19 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 10, 2024

ExpirationNovember 9, 2026

CountyPinellas

License Number9748

Wickshire Countryside is legally operated by Wickshire Countryside Opco Llc, and administrated by Faythe M Askew.

Management CompanyWICKSHIRE SENIOR LIVINIG

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

119 units

Total beds

119 units

Staffing

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

English Sign Language

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 37 citations 40 inspections 5 fines $3.0K fined

Inspection Score

At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3k
vs $11.6k
↓ 74% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).

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 2013 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 19, 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.	37	33	This facility has 12% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (37 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 12% worse Rank #573 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 573rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2013.	2.8	2.5	This facility has 12% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.8 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 12% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.3	This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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.	40	26	This facility has 54% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (40 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 54% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	25	16	This facility has 56% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 56% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	63%	62%	This facility has 1 percentage point higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 1% worse Rank #568 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 568th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations.
The facility had recurring Class 3 deficiencies in staff training and emergency plan approval between 2014 and 2024.
The May 2024 complaint inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency in staff records, continuing a pattern of documentation issues.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies
Yoga

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Wickshire Countryside

Wickshire Countryside P3

Wickshire Countryside P4

Wickshire Countryside P1

Wickshire Countryside P2

0.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Clearwater's city center to Wickshire Countryside's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.26 miles to nearest hospital (Mease Countryside Hospital)

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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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).


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What languages are spoken at Wickshire Countryside?

The team at Wickshire Countryside speaks English and Sign Language.

Who is the owner of Wickshire Countryside?

The legal owner and operator of Wickshire Countryside is Wickshire Countryside Opco Llc.

Is Wickshire Countryside in a walkable area?

Wickshire Countryside has a walk score of 19. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Wickshire Countryside?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Countryside's license number is 9748.

When does Wickshire Countryside's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Countryside's license expires on November 9, 2026.

What payment types does Wickshire Countryside accept?

Wickshire Countryside accepts Other.

Does Wickshire Countryside operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Wickshire Countryside is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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