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Lecanto, Citrus County
Last verified: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Compass Rose of Lecanto (Formerly Rosecastle of Citrus — Assisted Living & Memory Care — LNS & Medicaid SMMC LTC)
About This Organization

Compass Rose of Lecanto (formerly known as Rosecastle of Citrus) is an 80-bed assisted living and secured memory care community located at 279 North Lecanto Highway (County Road 491) in Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida (ZIP 34461). Licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) under Assisted Living Facility License #AL9126 (AHCA File #11964613) for 80 licensed beds, Compass Rose of Lecanto holds an active AHCA Limited Nursing Services (LNS) specialty license alongside a Memory Care endorsement and is an active Medicaid-participating safety-net provider (acceptsMedicaid: true).

As a verified participant in Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) waiver and Assistive Care Services (ACS) program in PSA 3 (Elder Options), Compass Rose of Lecanto provides low- and moderate-income Citrus County seniors—as well as private-pay and VA Aid & Attendance families—with an essential, clinical-grade assisted living and dementia care option. Under its Limited Nursing Services (LNS) specialty license, on-site licensed nurses provide wound care, diabetic and vital-sign monitoring, catheter care, and medication management. Situated on County Road 491 just 1.2 miles south of State Road 44, 7.8 miles east of Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Crystal River (6201 N Suncoast Blvd), and 8.9 miles west of HCA Florida Citrus Hospital (502 W Highland Blvd, Inverness), the community also sits minutes from sister specialized memory care campus Best Care Senior Living at Lecanto (#AL12256, File #11968372, 69 beds at 4865 W Gulf to Lake Hwy).

Official Verification Sources: AHCA FloridaHealthFinder Provider Profile — Compass Rose of Lecanto (License #AL9126 / File #11964613); Compass Rose of Lecanto Official Community Website; Florida Assisted Living Association (FALA) Member Directory — Compass Rose of Lecanto (#AL9126)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
AHCA Assisted Living Facility & Limited Nursing Services (LNS) License: AL9126 (File #11964613)Status: Active / Licensed (80 Beds — Limited Nursing Services [LNS], Memory Care & Medicaid SMMC LTC Participating)

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

Notes: Florida AHCA Licensed Assisted Living Facility (License #AL9126, 80 Licensed Beds, AHCA File #11964613, Limited Nursing Services [LNS] Specialty License; formerly Rosecastle of Citrus) at 279 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461 (Phone: 352-527-9720; acceptsMedicaid: true).

Services Offered
80-Bed Assisted Living & Secured Memory Care Community in Central Lecanto (#AL9126 / File #11964613)
Accepts Florida Medicaid SMMC Long-Term Care (LTC) Waiver & Assistive Care Services (ACS) (acceptsMedicaid: true)
Active AHCA Limited Nursing Services (LNS) Specialty License with 24-Hour Licensed Nursing Oversight
Keypad-Secured Alzheimer's & Dementia Memory Care Wing with Enclosed Outdoor Courtyard & Activity Programming
Three Daily Home-Cooked Meals, Medication Management, Housekeeping, Salon & Scheduled Medical Transport
Central CR-491 Lecanto Location Between TGH Crystal River (7.8 Miles) & HCA Florida Citrus Hospital (8.9 Miles)
Accepts Florida Medicaid SMMC LTC Waiver, Optional State Supplementation (OSS), VA Aid & Attendance & Private Pay
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Compass Rose of Lecanto (Formerly Rosecastle of Citrus — Assisted Living & Memory Care — LNS & Medicaid SMMC LTC)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

Does Compass Rose of Lecanto accept the Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) waiver?

Yes (acceptsMedicaid: true). Compass Rose of Lecanto (279 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461; 352-527-9720), licensed under AHCA License #AL9126 (File #11964613) for 80 beds, accepts Florida Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care (SMMC LTC) waiver plans and Assistive Care Services (ACS) in addition to private pay and VA Aid & Attendance benefits.

What specialty license does Compass Rose of Lecanto hold with the Florida AHCA?

In addition to its standard 80-bed Assisted Living Facility license (#AL9126) and secured Memory Care wing, Compass Rose of Lecanto holds an active AHCA Limited Nursing Services (LNS) specialty license, allowing licensed nurses to provide specialized wound care, catheter care, and clinical monitoring on site.

How do Citrus County seniors apply for a Medicaid SMMC LTC waiver slot for Compass Rose of Lecanto?

Seniors or family caregivers in Citrus County (PSA 3) must contact the Elder Options Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) helpline at (800) 262-2243 or (352) 692-5213 to complete a Florida Department of Elder Affairs CARES clinical assessment and establish financial eligibility through DCF ACCESS Florida.

Contact Information
Address
279 N Lecanto Hwy
Hours
24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
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