The Florry House

    5511 Smith Ryals Rd, Plant City, FL 33567
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Trustworthy caregivers, great food, activities

    I'm very pleased with the caring, hardworking staff - caregivers are loving, communicative, and proficient, especially through the pandemic. The food is great with good variety, activities are plentiful, the location is nice, and the value and quality of care are very good; I highly recommend this community.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Reviews

    3.57·(14)

    Overall rating

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

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.3
    • Meals

      4.5
    • Amenities

      3.6
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Outstanding, caring, and cheerful staff
    • High-quality / wonderful care
    • Good communication from staff
    • Variety of meals
    • Great food
    • Many activities offered
    • Nice location
    • Great value
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • One reviewer expressed extreme dissatisfaction (reasons not provided)
    • Complaint about lack of a 0-star option in the rating system

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in these review summaries is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing the quality of staff and care at The Florry House. The dominant theme is the staff — reviewers repeatedly use terms such as outstanding, caring, helpful, loving, and cheerful to describe caregivers and other personnel. Several summaries explicitly state that care is "high-quality" or "wonderful," and at least one reviewer provides an explicit endorsement by saying they "highly recommend" the facility. This consistency across multiple summaries indicates that staff performance and resident care are major strengths and a likely primary reason for overall satisfaction.

    Dining and activities are also highlighted as notable positives. Reviewers mention a variety of meals and specifically praise the food as "great," suggesting a diverse menu and generally favorable dining experience. Activities are described as plentiful or "many activities," which signals that the facility provides engagement opportunities for residents and supports social and recreational needs. The combination of good dining options and active programming contributes to perceptions of good value; reviewers explicitly cite the facility as offering "great value." The facility's location is noted as "nice," reinforcing the impression that its physical setting is favorable to residents and/or families.

    Communication and value are additional strengths reflected in the reviews. One summary explicitly calls out "good communication," which, together with the positive staff descriptors, suggests that both day-to-day interactions and administrative responsiveness are perceived positively by multiple reviewers. The repeated mention of value and recommendations implies that families view the services and amenities relative to cost as favorable.

    The primary negative signal is an outlier: one reviewer states they are "extremely dissatisfied," notes the absence of a 0-star option, and indicates they will post reasons later. That complaint is stark but lacks detail in these summaries, so it is not possible to determine whether it reflects an isolated incident, a specific aspect of care or management, or something more systemic. Because every other summary provided is positive and many emphasize staff and care quality, the available evidence points to the negative comment being an outlier; however, its vague but strong language warrants attention and follow-up to clarify the underlying issues.

    In summary, the reviews portray The Florry House as a facility with exceptional staff, high-quality care, good communication, appealing dining, active programming, a pleasant location, and perceived strong value. These positive themes appear repeatedly and consistently. The only notable concern is a single unspecified but severe complaint; given its ambiguity, prospective residents or family members should seek more information about that review and consider requesting references or additional, detailed feedback from current residents and families to ensure a comprehensive view. Overall, based on the provided summaries, The Florry House rates highly on human factors (staff and care), lifestyle offerings (meals and activities), and perceived value.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about The Florry House.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Location

    Map showing location of The Florry House

    The Florry House is located at 5511 Smith Ryals Rd, Plant City, FL, 33567.

    About The Florry House

    The Florry House serves seniors with different needs, and offers care that fits what each person requires, so you'll find help like bathing, grooming, and medication management, as well as companionship for those who want a friendly face around. Residents can get assisted living services too, if they need help with daily tasks, medication, or getting to doctor's appointments, and there are staff members on duty all day and night, including registered nurses and experienced caregivers, which helps provide a sense of security. People can pick from private suites or shared rooms, and the accommodations usually come fully furnished, with things like kitchenettes and private bathrooms, air-conditioning, telephone, internet, and cable, which makes things comfortable and a bit more like home. The Florry House has a 24-hour call system in each room, so help's never far if something happens. There are also housekeeping and linen services, so you don't have to worry about chores, and meals are prepared for everyone, often using organic foods and ingredients, so you can count on having regular, healthy food without needing to cook. Outdoor spaces and community areas let residents get some fresh air or spend time with others, and there are always people around to help arrange transportation if someone needs to get to an appointment. If seniors prefer to stay in their own home, The Florry House also offers In-Home Care, sending team members out for home visits. The facility covers several counties, including Hillsborough, Polk, Highlands, and Manatee, and does its best to offer support and recommendations that fit each person. Maintenance, cleaning, and daily living are all handled by staff, so residents can relax and enjoy the comfort of The Florry House.

    People often ask...

    The Florry House offers independent living, assisted living, and board and care.

    The full address for this community is 5511 Smith Ryals Rd, Plant City, FL 33567.

    No, The Florry House 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 number11967853
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity6 residents
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    30 Dec 2025Standard
    Verified that previously cited deficiencies were corrected after a follow-up desk review.
    • ZZ000INITIAL COMMENTS
    17 Nov 2025Standard
    The inspection identified multiple deficiencies related to resident care policies, elopement procedures, medication administration, and resident contracts/records.
    • A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    • A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • ZZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    27 Aug 2024Standard
    Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review after a follow-up survey.
    17 Jul 2024Standard
    Identified a deficiency in required LMH training; documentation lacked evidence of the six-hour training within six months of hire for staff.
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    12 Jan 2023Complaint
    Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review after a follow-up survey.
    29 Nov 2022Complaint
    Found a deficiency in background screening: an employee was not registered with the AHCA Background Screening Clearinghouse within 10 business days of hire.
    • CZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    06 Sept 2022Standard
    Concluded that previous deficiencies were corrected via desk review; no new deficiencies cited.
    27 Jul 2022Standard
    Identified a deficiency because the in-person visitation policy was not publicly accessible on the website, confirmed by the administrator.
    • Class 3CZ841IN-PERSON VISITATION
    02 Dec 2020Standard
    Corrected deficiencies identified in a prior licensure survey by the time of the revisit.
    08 Oct 2020Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to staff LMH training, including failure to provide the required Limited Mental Health Training to all staff.
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    19 May 2020
    Found no deficiencies during a focused infection control survey.
    27 Apr 2018Standard
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced biennial licensure survey.
    30 May 2017Monitor
    Found no deficiencies cited during the monitoring visit.
    20 Jun 2016Standard
    Verified previously cited deficiencies were corrected.
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    10 May 2016Standard
    Found deficiencies in staff training documentation and medication assistance education; one direct care staff member lacked the required annual continuing education hours.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    01 Jun 2015Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during a limited nursing services monitoring visit.
    10 Sept 2014Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during a limited nursing services monitoring visit.
    20 Jun 2014Standard
    Found corrected deficiencies related to staff training, HIV/AIDS training, do-not-resuscitate orders, staffing standards, and risk management during the desk review.
    05 May 2014Standard
    Investigated deficiencies in staffing, staff training, and incident management. Found several problems with how training, records, and incident reporting were handled.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    31 Oct 2013Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced LNS monitoring visit.
    21 Feb 2013Expansion
    Found no deficiencies after a capacity increase survey conducted on 2/21/2013.
    17 Oct 2012Monitor
    Concluded no deficiencies found during the limited nursing services monitoring visit conducted on October 17, 2012.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of The Florry House. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact The Florry House directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 6 facilities$4,041/mo
    2. 31 facilities$4,194/mo
    3. 11 facilities$3,862/mo
    4. 29 facilities$3,903/mo
    5. 4 facilities$3,446/mo
    6. 4 facilities$3,742/mo
    7. 26 facilities$3,901/mo
    8. 47 facilities$4,061/mo
    9. 62 facilities$4,130/mo
    10. 28 facilities$3,781/mo
    11. 58 facilities$3,958/mo
    12. 65 facilities$4,140/mo
    © 2026 Mirador Living