Lantern Senior Care

Lantern Senior Care is an assisted living facility located at 2446 Nursery Rd in Clearwater, Florida 33764, within Pinellas County. The facility operates with a licensed capacity of 12 certified beds, making it a smaller, residential-scale care setting. It can be reached by phone at (727) 536-1082. Ownership type information is not currently available in the public dataset for this facility. CMS star rating data, including overall rating, health inspection rating, staffing rating, and quality measure rating, are not available for Lantern Senior Care at this time. This may reflect the facility type, reporting status, or data availability within the CMS Nursing Home Compare system, which primarily tracks skilled nursing facilities. Assisted living facilities are regulated at the state level rather than through the federal CMS rating framework. For the most current licensure status and inspection records, prospective families and researchers are encouraged to consult the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) directly, as AHCA maintains licensure and survey data for assisted living facilities operating in the state of Florida. Payment and insurance information specific to Lantern Senior Care is not included in the current public dataset. Assisted living facilities in Florida typically accept private pay arrangements, and some may accept long-term care insurance policies. Medicaid coverage for assisted living in Florida may be available through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program, though participation varies by facility. Medicare generally does not cover assisted living costs, as it is designed primarily for short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Individuals seeking cost and payment details should contact the facility directly. Because CMS star ratings are not applicable or not currently reported for Lantern Senior Care, a direct comparison to Florida state averages for those metrics cannot be made. In the broader context of Florida's assisted living landscape, facilities with 12 or fewer beds are considered small residential settings, sometimes referred to as adult family care homes or small group homes depending on licensure category. Florida has a significant number of assisted living facilities across its counties, with Pinellas County in particular hosting a range of care options for older adults. The absence of federal rating data underscores the importance of consulting state-level sources, including AHCA inspection reports, for detailed compliance and performance information regarding this facility.