The Gentle Shepherd Assisted Living Facility, Inc.

The Gentle Shepherd Assisted Living Facility, Inc. is a licensed assisted living facility located at 1707 West Oak Street in Kissimmee, Florida, within Osceola County. The facility operates with a capacity of 6 certified beds, placing it among the smaller residential care settings in the region. It is classified as an assisted living facility and maintains an active status with the state of Florida. As a state-licensed assisted living facility, The Gentle Shepherd Assisted Living Facility, Inc. falls under the regulatory oversight of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Because this facility is classified as an assisted living facility rather than a Medicare or Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility, CMS star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures are not applicable and are not assigned. Prospective residents and their families seeking inspection history and compliance records may reference the AHCA public portal for current licensing status and survey documentation. Due to its classification as an assisted living facility, this location does not participate in the Medicare or Medicaid skilled nursing benefit programs in the same manner as a nursing home. Payment for services is typically handled through private pay arrangements, long-term care insurance, or other applicable private funding sources. Individuals seeking information about coverage options are encouraged to consult directly with the facility at (407) 932-0084 to confirm accepted payment methods and current availability. Small assisted living facilities such as this one serve a distinct role in Florida's senior care landscape. With only 6 certified beds, the facility offers a residential setting that differs considerably from larger institutional care environments. Florida has a broad and varied assisted living sector, ranging from small family-style homes to large multi-hundred-bed campuses. Facilities of this size tend to operate under the same state licensing requirements as larger counterparts, though their scale and operational structure differ. The absence of CMS star rating data for this category of facility means direct rating comparisons to Florida's skilled nursing facilities are not applicable. Those evaluating care options in the Kissimmee area may find it useful to review AHCA inspection reports and contact the facility directly for details on services, staffing, and current resident capacity.