Kiva of Palatka
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Palatka, Florida, licence 827
201 Zeagler Drive, Palatka, FL 32177 · Putnam County
- Licence
- 827, in review
- Licensed beds
- 40
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 15
- Fines
- $4,000
Does Kiva of Palatka accept Medicaid?
Kiva of Palatka isn't on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list. It does tell the state it accepts Medicaid as a form of payment, which can mean another Medicaid service such as Assistive Care Services. Ask which Medicaid program it bills before you count on it.
See every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at Kiva of Palatka
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for Kiva of Palatka. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 827 |
| AHCA file number | 11911095 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | In review |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | July 7, 2016 |
| Current licence | October 5, 2024 to October 4, 2026 |
AHCA shows the licence as in review. Ask the facility why, and check the AHCA profile before you sign.
Kiva of Palatka holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
Florida inspectors cited Kiva of Palatka for 15 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class III | 8 |
| Not classed | 7 |
The record also lists 4 complaints to AHCA and 2 sanctions with $4,000 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | December 11, 2024 | $1,000 | - |
| Fine | October 31, 2024 | $3,000 | - |
| Fine | June 25, 2015 | $500 | - |
| Denied | January 28, 2014 | - | - |
| Fine | July 13, 2007 | $750 | Partially Upheld |
| Fine | June 12, 2006 | $300 | Partially Upheld |
Beds and rooms
With 40 licensed beds, Kiva of Palatka is larger than the typical ALF in Palatka, where the median is 14.
- Licensed beds
- 40
- Private beds
- 40
- Private rooms
- 10
- Shared rooms
- 12
Services Kiva of Palatka reports to the state
Kiva of Palatka reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy
- Nurse availability
- Direct Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English
- Payment accepted
- Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, VA
- Religious affiliation
- Christian (non-denominational)
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs Kiva of Palatka
- Licensee
- Paramount ALF, Inc
- Administrator
- Eric Hoffmann
- Changes of ownership
- 1
Other assisted living near Kiva of Palatka
- Vintage Care of Palatka203 S Moody Rd, Palatka 32177
- Putnam Caregivers LLC110 Roberts Court, Palatka 32177
- The Arc of Putnam County, Inc2901 Kennedy St, Palatka 32177
- The Arc of Putnam County Inc1717 Westover Drive, Palatka 32177
- The Arc of Putnam County, Inc2201 Husson Ave, Palatka 32177
See also all assisted living in Palatka.
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run Kiva of Palatka, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about Kiva of Palatka
Does Kiva of Palatka accept Medicaid?
It reports Medicaid as a payment form but isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is Kiva of Palatka licensed for?
40 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at Kiva of Palatka?
15 cited, 0 Class I and 0 Class II.
Who owns Kiva of Palatka?
The licensee is Paramount ALF, Inc.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.