Inclusive wellness · Embracing abilities · Spring Hill, Florida

A home first.
Clinical care, quietly built in.

Care Smith is a nurse-owned and operated residence for adults with developmental disabilities. Daily life here looks like home: shared meals, real routines, neighbors and community. Behind it sits a Doctor of Nursing Practice who notices the small health changes before they become big ones.

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Families, support coordinators and case managers welcome. How placement works →

A clinician writes a care plan at a sunlit kitchen table with a stethoscope and herbal tea nearby

Clinical care, at home

Led by a Doctor of Nursing Practice Founder-operated, with a Registered Nurse back-up. Medication and health monitoring are handled by clinicians, not by a care manager's best guess.

Nurse-owned & operatedFounded and run by a board-certified nurse practitioner

Small, residential settingA single-family home in a Spring Hill neighborhood, not a campus

Positive Behavior SupportTrauma-informed, de-escalation-first approach to behavior

Community as a health outcomeRecreation, faith, volunteering and friendships in Hernando County

Weekly medication organizer, blood pressure cuff and eucalyptus on a wooden tray in morning light

Precision, without the clinic

A different standard of residential care

Where clinical rigor meets residential warmth.

Most group homes are run by care managers who call a nurse when something looks wrong. At Care Smith the nurse is the one running the home. That changes what gets noticed: a change in appetite, a new medication's side effects, a resident who is quieter than usual. Health changes are recognized and addressed with the precision of a trained clinician.

The rest of the day is deliberately ordinary. Residents help plan meals and cook them. They keep their own rooms, run errands in town, go to church or the park or the library. Belonging is treated as a health outcome, not an optional activity.

"Not just to live, but to thrive."The CareWELL commitment

An acronym, a philosophy

CAREWELL

Comprehensive·Adaptive·Resident-Empowered·WELL-being-centered Living

CareWELL™ is the operating philosophy behind every part of life at Care Smith. It is how we organize meals, mornings, appointments and conversations. Five pillars, one home.

Stethoscope, fresh herbs, citrus and an open journal arranged on linen

Clinical

Administrator-led by a Doctor of Nursing Practice with a Registered Nurse back-up operator. Resident health is actively monitored and medication is overseen with clinical precision.

Emotional

Individualized behavior support grounded in Positive Behavior Support, de-escalation and trauma-informed communication that honors the person behind the behavior.

Life Skills

Daily routines that invite participation in meal preparation, household tasks, personal care and getting around town, building confidence at each resident's own pace.

Community

Real connections within Spring Hill: recreational, cultural, religious and volunteer participation. Belonging is treated as a health outcome, not an optional activity.

Holistic

Nutrition, physical activity, rest and preventive care built into daily life through a dietitian-approved menu and structured environmental wellness practices.

Meet the founder

Dr. Suzanne Levy built the home she wished existed.

DNPAGPCNP-BCONC14 years in healthcare

Suzanne Levy is a doctoral-prepared, board-certified Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner. Across 14 years in healthcare she has cared for adults with diverse medical, behavioral and support needs in a wide range of clinical settings.

Her work with adults with developmental disabilities began early, as a Direct Support Professional in a residential group home in Yonkers, New York. There she saw firsthand how compassionate support, meaningful relationships and community inclusion help people build confidence, gain independence and lead fulfilling lives.

Care Smith is the result: a nurse-owned and operated residence dedicated to wellness, inclusion and personal growth, where residents build meaningful connections and pursue lives filled with purpose and possibility.

Suzanne LevyFounder & Clinical Administrator, Care Smith Corp

Dr. Suzanne Levy, founder of Care Smith Corp

Dr. Suzanne Levy, DNP

Holistic wellness, every day

Health is what happens between appointments.

Medication and monitoring are the floor, not the ceiling. The CareWELL™ day is built around the things that keep a body and a mind well: movement, real food, rest, time outdoors and something to tend.

Rolled yoga mat and water bottle by an open door to a sunrise lanai — **Move**Daily activity matched to each resident: walks, stretching, the pool at the Y, gardening. Physical activity is on the schedule, not left to chance.

Herbal tea steeping beside an open journal and reading glasses on a windowsill — **Rest & nourish**A dietitian-approved menu cooked at home, consistent sleep routines and quiet time, because rest and nutrition are treated as clinical inputs.

Hands tending basil and tomato plants in a raised garden bed at golden hour — **Grow & belong**A garden to tend, a congregation, a volunteer shift, a library card. Purpose and community are part of the wellness plan, and preventive care is scheduled around them.

The residence

A real house on a real street.

Care Smith is a single-family home in a Spring Hill neighborhood. Private bedrooms, a shared kitchen where meals actually get cooked, and a lanai for the part of Florida evenings that are made for sitting outside.

Bright home kitchen with fresh fruit and herbs — **The kitchen**Residents help plan and prepare meals from a dietitian-approved menu.

Calm private bedroom with linen bedding and a reading lamp — **Private rooms**Each resident's own space, furnished for comfort and personalized over time.

Screened lanai with seating and a view of the yard — **The lanai & yard**Outdoor time every day: fresh air, gardening, conversation.

How placement works

Four unhurried steps.

Choosing a home for someone you love is not a form to fill out. We move at the pace of the person and the family, and we say so up front if we are not the right fit.

Inquiry

Send a few details through the form below or email us. Dr. Levy responds personally, usually within one business day.

Conversation

A phone or video call to understand the individual: health history, support needs, routines, what a good day looks like for them.

Visit the home

Family, guardians and support coordinators tour the residence, meet the team and ask everything they want to ask.

Placement plan

A written, person-centered plan covering clinical oversight, behavior support, daily routine and community goals before move-in day.

For families, guardians & referral partners

Built for the people who have been searching for a while.

Whether you are a parent planning ahead, a sibling who has become the primary caregiver, or a support coordinator with someone who needs the right fit, we would like to talk.

Request a conversation

Families & guardiansClear answers on clinical oversight, daily life and how we communicate with you after move-in.
Support coordinators & case managersA clinically-led option for individuals whose medical needs have made other placements difficult.
Community partnersLocal organizations, congregations and volunteer programs that want to include our residents in the life of Hernando County.
Healthcare providersPhysicians and therapists who want a residential partner that speaks the same clinical language.

Start an inquiry

Tell us a little about the person you are asking for.

There is no obligation and no waitlist fee. Every inquiry is read and answered by Dr. Levy.

Emailinfo@caresmithcorp.comBest for detailed questions and documents Phone(123) 456-7890Call or text

LocationSpring Hill, FloridaHernando County. Exact address shared with families during the placement conversation.

Thank you.

Your inquiry is on its way to Dr. Levy. Expect a personal reply within one business day.

A home first.Clinical care, quietly built in.