THE WILLOWS — Assisted Living in Oxford, Florida

The Willows is a 134-bed assisted living facility in Oxford, Florida. Its CareQED Score is 57 out of 100 (Notable concerns), based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records include 1 serious (Class 1 or 2) violation. The record also includes 1 state sanction or final order, a formal enforcement signal. Care options include memory care, 24-hour on-site nursing, limited nursing services (LNS). It accepts VA benefits. It has operated under Bellwether Operator LLC for about 5 years.

Serious findings are present and weigh heavily on the score. Recurring issues have centered on resident care, medication management, the physical plant, and staff training; although the facility has corrected prior citations and currently has no open deficiencies, a prior state enforcement action remains on record and the overall inspection pattern looks improved compared with earlier years but still shows occasional serious problems.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 57/100 — Notable concerns. 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: 1
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 2
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 0
• Substantiated complaints: 3
• Sanctions/final orders: 1
• Serious findings: 1

Care & Payment

• Memory care offered
• 24-hour on-site nursing
• Limited nursing services (LNS)
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy

Licensed beds: 134 · For-Profit · Operator since 2021 · Fines: $8,000 · 4725 BELLWETHER LN, OXFORD, FL, 34484 · (352) 430-0076

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• WATERCREST BUENA VISTA — The Villages · 1.2 mi · CareQED Score 92/100
• MISSION OAKS ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARE — Oxford · 1.5 mi · CareQED Score 97/100

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