THE WILLOWS — Assisted Living in Oxford, Florida
The Willows is a 134-bed assisted living facility in Oxford, Sumter County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 55 out of 100 — a average record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records include 1 serious (Class 1 or 2) violation. 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. Strength: the facility provides licensed on-site memory care with around-the-clock nursing coverage. Worth asking about: the home has had multiple substantiated complaints and a sanction with associated fines, so you should ask what corrective actions were taken and the current status of any outstanding issues.
CareQED Score
CareQED Score: 55/100 — Average 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: 1
- Class 2 violations: 0
- Class 3 violations: 2
- Class 4 violations: 0
- Unclassified: 0
- Substantiated complaints: 3
- Sanctions/final orders: 1
- Serious (Class 1+2) 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
Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.