Quick answers
- Is Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC licensed?
- Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC appears on the official license list of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) (retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 11969154, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 6. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC?
- 11626 Tropical Isle Ln, Riverview, FL 33579, Hillsborough County, Florida.
- What is the phone number of Dorothy Cares ALF, LLC?
- (813) 862-8871, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- AdventHealth Riverview, Riverview (about 5.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state license record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Assured Care ALF0.0 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 6
- Awaken Assisted Living, LLC0.0 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 5
- Blessing Angels Assisted Living LLC0.0 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 6
- Best Choice Homecare LLC3.6 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 6
- Dorothy Cares II ALF3.6 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 6
- Emma's Creek ALF3.6 mi · Riverview, FL · capacity 6
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- AdventHealth Riverview5.2 mi · Riverview, FL
- HCA Florida South Shore Hospital7.9 mi · Sun City Center, FL
- HCA Florida Brandon Hospital9.4 mi · Brandon, FL
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | DOROTHY CARES ALF, LLC |
| License number | 11969154 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 6 |
| Address | 11626 Tropical Isle Ln, Riverview, FL 33579 |
| County | Hillsborough |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (813) 862‑8871 |
| Licensing agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Florida — Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), retrieved November 2, 2026
- State record for this license — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances