Sodalis Defuniak Springs
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Defuniak Springs, Florida, licence 9616
718 Walton Rd, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 · Walton County
- Licence
- 9616, licensed
- Licensed beds
- 44
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 2
- Fines
- $500
Does Sodalis Defuniak Springs accept Medicaid?
Sodalis Defuniak Springs 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 Sodalis Defuniak Springs
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for Sodalis Defuniak Springs. 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 | 9616 |
| AHCA file number | 11965241 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | Licensed |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | December 1, 2021 |
| Current licence | December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027 |
Sodalis Defuniak Springs 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 Sodalis Defuniak Springs for 2 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 | 1 |
| Not classed | 1 |
The record also lists no complaints to AHCA on the comparison record and 1 sanction with $500 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | September 30, 2024 | $500 | - |
| Fine | October 17, 2013 | $500 | - |
Beds and rooms
Sodalis Defuniak Springs is licensed for 44 residents at a time.
- Licensed beds
- 44
- Private beds
- 44
- Private rooms
- 39
- Shared rooms
- 5
Services Sodalis Defuniak Springs reports to the state
Sodalis Defuniak Springs reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- Direct Part-Time
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
- Languages spoken
- English
- Payment accepted
- Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, VA
- Bed hold policy
- Yes
Who owns and runs Sodalis Defuniak Springs
- Licensee
- Vop Stanley House, LLC
- Administrator
- Maria Whitehurst
- Management company
- Trilogy Senior Living Management, LLC
- Changes of ownership
- 2
Other assisted living near Sodalis Defuniak Springs
- Oak Valley Assisted Living Facility4488 Hwy 79, Vernon 32462
- Carington Manor3215 East James Lee Blvd, Crestview 32539
- Safe and Secure Respite Care, LLC3091 Skyline Drive, Crestview 32539
- Partin Place2300 North Partin Drive, Niceville 32578
- The Opal at Bluewater Bay1551 Merchants Way, Niceville 32578
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 Sodalis Defuniak Springs, 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 Sodalis Defuniak Springs
Does Sodalis Defuniak Springs accept Medicaid?
It reports Medicaid as a payment form but isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is Sodalis Defuniak Springs licensed for?
44 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at Sodalis Defuniak Springs?
2 cited, 0 Class I and 0 Class II.
Who owns Sodalis Defuniak Springs?
The licensee is Vop Stanley House, LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.