Wickshire Tamarac

Overview of Wickshire Tamarac

Conveniently nestled in Tamarac, FL, Wickshire Tamarac is a blissful community designed for assisted living and memory care. This community fosters comfort and independence while offering round-the-clock care and assistance with daily living activities to residents. Residents living with memory loss can age safely in the community with access to specialized training programs designed to enrich their lives and nurture their well-being.

The community also features an array of enriching activities to keep residents active and motivated to live fulfilling retirement lives. Residents can also look forward to mealtimes with menus created with their unique preferences and dietary needs in mind. Maintenance is also taken care of so everyone can focus on living their best lives. Here, you can pursue your passions in your golden years away from stress and worries.

(954) 982-8690

127-bed community

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

5 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 60 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceNovember 1, 2024

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

CountyBroward

License Number9889

Wickshire Tamarac is legally operated by Wickshire Tamarac Opco Llc, and administrated by Margarita Cardenas-Drury.

Management CompanyWICKSHIRE SENIOR LIVINIG

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

127 units

Total beds

127 units

Staffing

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

ContactMs. Staci Lynn, President

Since 2014 · 12 years of data 35 citations 21 inspections 2 fines $3.5K fined

Inspection Score

1 point above 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.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3.5k
vs $11.6k
↓ 70% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 12 years (since 2014).

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 2014 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection May 22, 2025 Routine

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.	35	33	This facility has 6% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (35 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 6% worse Rank #541 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 541st 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 2014.	2.9	2.8	This facility has 4% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.9 vs. FL avg 2.8).↑ 4% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.7	1.3	This facility has 31% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.7 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 31% worse Rank #779 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 779th 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.	21	26	This facility has 19% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 19% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	12	16	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th 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.

May 22, 2025 inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were filed.
Past inspections showed repeated Class 3 and 4 deficiencies in admissions, resident care, training, and background screening from 2014 through 2023.
March 23, 2023 inspection cited one Class 4 deficiency for in-person visitation, but no deficiencies appeared in the following 2025 inspection.

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What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Recreational Activities

Activities in this home

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

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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 Wickshire Tamarac in?

Wickshire Tamarac is in the Tamarac neighborhood of Tamarac.

What languages are spoken at Wickshire Tamarac?

The team at Wickshire Tamarac speaks English.

Who is the owner of Wickshire Tamarac?

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

Is Wickshire Tamarac in a walkable area?

Wickshire Tamarac has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Wickshire Tamarac?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Tamarac's license number is 9889.

When does Wickshire Tamarac's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Wickshire Tamarac's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What payment types does Wickshire Tamarac accept?

Wickshire Tamarac accepts Other.

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