THE GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE — Assisted Living in Crystal River, Florida

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is a 70-bed assisted living facility in Crystal River, Citrus County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 96 out of 100 — a strong record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include memory care, limited nursing services (LNS). It accepts Medicaid and VA benefits. It has operated under Dos of Crystal River Alf/llc for about 21 years. This facility has a strong inspection record overall. You may want to ask about the facility’s current license status being listed as under review and what that review means for operations or recent compliance issues.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 96/100 — Strong record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 0
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 4
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 1
• Substantiated complaints: 5
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• Memory care offered
• Limited nursing services (LNS)
• Accepts Medicaid
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: None
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Memory Care

Licensed beds: 70 · For-Profit · Operator since 2005 · 10845 WEST GEM STREET, CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, 34428 · (352) 794-7601

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.