Occupancy rate
59%
Lower than the Florida average: 84.3%Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Willowbrook
Assisted Living in Florida
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Willowbrook
Assisted Living in Florida
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Willowbrook accepts Medicare and private pay.
WillowBrook is an assisted living community in Lake City, Florida. It offers a choice of spacious private and companion apartments along with a wide range of services and amenities. Residents can enjoy a variety of activities and dining options while maintaining their independence.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
5h 41m per day
vs Florida avg
+29%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 5h 3m per day |
Capacity and availability
Avg. Length of Stay
162 days
Who this home usually serves
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TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
56% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$32.6M
Surplus of revenue
$5.5M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$32.6M
Surplus of revenue
$5.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$11.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$27.1M
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Florida average: 84.3%Occupied beds
59 / 100
Average residents
108 per day
AwardsBest Assisted Living Community - Lake City Reporter's Readers' Choice Award (5 years)
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
Expiration22/10/2026
CountyColumbia
License Number9909
Willowbrook is administrated by Johnathan Coghlan.
Owner NameETS WILLOWBROOK AT MARION LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
24-Hour Staffing
Private And Companion Apartments
Restaurant-Style Dining
Housekeeping
Exercise
Patios
Porch Areas
Screened Porch
Gazebo
ActivitiesWillowBrook offers a variety of activities that allow for exercise, arts, entertainment, learning, celebrating, and indulgence.
Specific ProgramsDining, Services & Amenities, Activities
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: 8am-5pm
Food DescriptionWillowBrook’s dietary team prepares healthy and hearty comfort food that nourishes residents and helps them feel at home.
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.
The data displayed corresponds to the last 5 years.
23 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Results
13 with citations
0 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
Date
March 25, 2025
Standard33 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 33 citations
1.4 citations per inspection
Florida average: 1.3 citations per inspection
3 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
0 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $0.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
0 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
Inspection Report Summary for Willowbrook
The most recent inspection on March 25, 2025, identified a deficiency related to medication assistance with self-administration. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, with prior complaint inspections finding no deficiencies and a December 28, 2022, inspection citing issues with admissions, residency, and background screening. Inspectors noted recurring themes involving medication management and administrative processes. Complaint investigations in the available reports were unsubstantiated or did not result in deficiencies. The pattern suggests some ongoing challenges in regulatory compliance, though recent complaint inspections have not found issues.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Willowbrook is located in LAKE CITY, Florida.
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Compare Assisted Living around Florida The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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