Wickshire Tamarac
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tamarac, FL

Wickshire Tamarac

Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Tamarac, FL

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.

Bed community size
127-bed community Rank #233 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 233rd out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
5 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #351 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 351st out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceNovember 1, 2024
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyBroward
License Number9889

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Management CompanyWICKSHIRE SENIOR LIVINIG
Profit StatusFor-profit
Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Private
127 units
Total beds
127 units

Staffing

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

Leadership

ContactMs. Staci Lynn, President

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

1 point above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #474 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 474th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 84 out of 100. Letter grade B. 1 point 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 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% above)
• Citations per year (4% above)
• Citations per inspection (31% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total inspections (19% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
Latest Inspection May 22, 2025 Routine

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. 3533 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. 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 2014. 2.92.8 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 Info Average citations per inspection. 1.71.3 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. 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. 2126 This facility has 19% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 19% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1216 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 Info 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. 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.

  • 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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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tamarac's city center to Wickshire Tamarac's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Memory Care around Broward County

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

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20
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24
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Coral Plaza
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167
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71
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Coral Plaza Alf LLC
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
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54
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 919
62
Facility 62
FL AVG 33
Rank #796 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$6,000Ruth Valda ChaneyStudio / Semi-Private Rooms-
Wickshire Tamarac
MC
AL
RC
Tamarac
127
Facility 127
FL AVG 89
Rank #233 / 1074
No
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 40
Rank #351 / 1486
Wickshire Tamarac Opco LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
21
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #470 / 919
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 919
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #779 / 919
For-Profit$3,500Margarita Cardenas-DruryStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
The Palms at Plantation
MC
AL
Plantation
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 89
Rank #235 / 1074
Yes
70
Facility 70
FL AVG 40
Rank #211 / 1486
Palms Plantation Property, LLC-2
0%
Facility 0%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #1 / 919
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 33
Rank #30 / 919
1.0
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FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
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The Colony Club Sunrise
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AL
RC
Sunrise
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 89
Rank #379 / 1074
No
67
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FL AVG 40
Rank #250 / 1486
Colony Shiny Serenity, LLC
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 83
Rank #626 / 876
37
45.9%
Facility 45.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #312 / 919
52
Facility 52
FL AVG 33
Rank #741 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
For-Profit$1,700Mackenzie KellerPrivate / Shared Rooms-

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida

Wickshire Tamarac is located in Tamarac, 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).
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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 Wickshire Tamarac

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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