Southern Live In

    619 Princeton St, Brandon, FL 33511
    • Assisted Living

    Clean caring organized home, recommended

    I placed my dad here and I'm very pleased - the facility is clean, home-like, organized, and the residents are friendly. They provide three meals a day with snacks, regular activities (games, TV, exercise), and the staff are professional, attentive and genuinely caring - fully supportive of his medical needs and our family during the transition. I feel he's in good hands, I can't imagine him anywhere else, and I highly recommend this wonderful home.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.50·(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Supportive transition and admissions assistance
    • Welcoming, home-like atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained interior
    • Three daily meals with snacks
    • Organized daily operations
    • Regular activities (games, TV, exercise)
    • Friendly, engaged residents
    • Family-oriented caregiving
    • Support for families and long-term stays

    Cons

    • Inconsistent admissions and tour procedures
    • Variable staff availability and responsiveness
    • Limited access to resident areas during visits

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: The facility is consistently described as having a family-like, home environment supported by staff who are caring and attentive. Many accounts emphasize strong day-to-day caregiving: staff are described as professional, supportive of residents’ medical needs, and proactive in family communication. The tone of most comments indicates satisfaction with long-term placement suitability and a perception that residents are well looked after.

    Care and staff: Care quality is portrayed positively, with particular emphasis on attentive direct care and staff who engage with residents in a respectful manner. Families report that staff help with transitions and remain supportive around medical needs, creating a sense of safety for long-term placement. The consistent references to smiling, friendly residents and staff who ‘‘keep an eye on’’ residents point to an environment where supervision and personal attention are noticeable strengths.

    Dining and activities: The facility provides three meals per day plus snacks, and residents have access to routine social programming such as games, television, and exercise sessions. Reviewers describe meal service and activity offerings as adequate and contributing to residents’ daily structure. The presence of organized activities and communal dining supports social engagement and a family-like rhythm for residents.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Multiple comments highlight a clean, well-maintained interior with a pleasant, home-like smell and organized common areas. The physical environment is perceived as comfortable and welcoming, which reinforces the overall impression of a residential-style setting rather than an institutional one.

    Management and admissions: A notable pattern concerns variability in the admissions and tour experience. While some families report excellent, welcoming tours and thorough transition support, others describe limited access during visits (for example, being shown only public spaces), and periods when staff or leadership were not readily available. These mixed accounts point to inconsistencies in how the facility conducts admissions interactions and tour transparency. Prospective families should plan visits in advance, request to see resident rooms, and confirm who will be available to answer operational and clinical questions.

    Notable patterns and guidance: Strengths cluster around caregiving quality, cleanliness, and a family-oriented culture. The principal operational weakness implied across accounts is inconsistency in front-line availability and the admissions/tour process, rather than ongoing care failures. For decision-making, prospective residents and families may benefit from in-person visits scheduled with management, direct questions about staffing levels and medication/medical-support protocols, and observations of daily activities and meal service at the time of the visit to verify current conditions align with the generally positive descriptions.

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    Location

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    Southern Live In is located at 619 Princeton St, Brandon, FL, 33511.

    About Southern Live In

    Southern Live In sits in Brandon, FL, and it's a residential assisted living facility that offers care for up to 10 seniors in a home-like setting, with studio, semi-private, 1 and 2 bedroom rooms set up for comfort and easy access. The place has trained staff and caregivers around the clock, and they help residents with bathing, getting dressed, moving from beds to wheelchairs, and other daily needs, and there's always someone ready for emergencies, day or night. Folks with memory issues or those who need skilled nursing or hospice care will find help here, as the team includes a part-time nurse, access to a geriatric physician, and therapy services for rehab, podiatry, and health problems that come up with age. Southern Live In accepts Medicaid, and the fees depend on the kind of care you need, with options for respite stays and various care levels.

    Meals are cooked fresh every day and served family-style in a dining room that gives seniors a chance to sit together and visit, and the staff also take care of laundry and housekeeping, so residents don't have to worry. The large common room fills up with music, games, movies, exercise, and arts and crafts, and residents can spend time with neighbors or do hobbies like gardening or listening to music. There are regular fitness programs and social outings, with transportation provided for trips and errands, plus the staff sets up community activities, spiritual events, and even offsite outings. Families come by for holiday events and group celebrations, which helps everyone stay connected.

    The shaded patio out back's got chairs for relaxing or chatting with others, and there are indoor common spaces, a book room, and areas for diversional activities. Care plans cover help for everything from diabetes management to incontinence, with support for non-ambulatory seniors and those needing a two-person transfer. Southern Live In is known to be clean, with staff people who get to know the residents and keep in touch with their families during changes or tough times. English is spoken here, and the goal's to offer routines, health care, and community that helps residents feel at home and supported at every stage.

    People often ask...

    Southern Live In offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,857 per month.

    Southern Live In offers assisted living and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 619 Princeton St, Brandon, FL 33511.

    No, Southern Live In does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11965499
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity10 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    8

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    17 Dec 2024Standard
    Concluded that prior deficiencies were corrected via desk review after a follow-up survey conducted on 12/17/2024.
    31 Oct 2024Standard
    Found deficiencies in required in-service training and documentation; one employee's required trainings were not recorded within 30 days of hire.
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    17 Sept 2024Monitor
    Concluded that prior deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
    03 Aug 2024Monitor
    Found that there was no approved Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan on file and no evidence of required annual updates.
    • Class 3CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    08 Nov 2022Standard
    Concluded that earlier deficiencies were corrected during a follow-up survey conducted on 2022-11-08.
    20 Sept 2022Standard
    Investigated and identified deficiencies in visitation policies: the provider did not have an up-to-date in-person visitation policy published within the facility or accessible on its website.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • Class 3CZ841IN-PERSON VISITATION
    15 Jan 2021Standard
    Follow-up survey confirmed previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    01 Dec 2020Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staffing documentation, resident records, background screening, and emergency planning. Multiple required documents were missing or incomplete.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    • A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    • AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    26 Oct 2020Standard
    Investigated several deficiencies including staff orientation and training, background screening, admission documentation, emergency planning, and medication handling. Findings show missing or incomplete records and policy adherence.
    • Class 3A0031RESIDENT CARE - THIRD PARTY SERVICES
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    • CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    16 Oct 2019Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    15 Jul 2019Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    31 Jan 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the site visit.
    07 Sept 2018Standard
    Concluded that a previously cited deficiency was corrected via desk review after a follow-up survey.
    24 Jul 2018Standard
    Determined deficient practice due to the administrator lacking required First Aid training and no certified staff to cover when working alone.
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    24 Jul 2018Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    26 Jul 2016Standard
    Determined that no deficiencies were identified during the abbreviated biennial licensure survey.
    17 Dec 2015Complaint
    Found that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit. No new deficiencies were identified.
    • A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    03 Nov 2015Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in maintaining resident records; 3 of 4 records could not be located.
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    09 Sept 2014Standard
    Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected on the day of the desk review.
    16 Jul 2014Standard
    Identified deficiencies in medication management, staff training, and staffing documentation.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
    16 Jul 2014Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in the biennial state licensure survey and found no deficiencies in the complaint survey.
    22 Aug 2013Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified in two complaint surveys conducted on August 22, 2013.

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