Sonata Lake Mary
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Lake Mary, FL

Sonata Lake Mary

Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care & Respite Care · Lake Mary, FL
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Sonata Lake Mary accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Sonata Lake Mary

Experience the life-changing community in Sonata Lake Mary, Lake Mary, FL. The community offers a comprehensive approach to care, specializing in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Serenades for women, and respite care. Their Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) memory care program provides an innovative, compassionate system designed to address the challenges faced by individuals with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Certified PAC trainers are also authorized to share their expertise with health professionals and caregivers beyond the community.

Residents enjoy thoughtfully designed studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments, with amenities like round-the-clock licensed nursing, weekly housekeeping, and move-in coordination. The holistic activities cover emotional, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual well-being, offering opportunities for personal growth, community engagement, and peaceful reflection. With Sonata Lake Mary, seniors can truly acquire a glorious retirement.

Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #379 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 379th out of 1074 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1159 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1159th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 30, 2025
ExpirationJune 29, 2027
CountySeminole
License Number14005

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sonata Lake Mary is legally operated by Sonata Senior Living Lake Mary, LLC, and administered by Veronica Chery-Rosa.

Profit StatusFor-profit
Nonprofit OwnershipNo

Type Of Units

Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

Creole English

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 28 citations 20 inspections 4 fines $76.5K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #657 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 657th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspection citation rate (21% above)
4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (15% below)
• Citations per year (15% below)
• Total inspections (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
Latest Inspection October 10, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2833 This facility has 15% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (28 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 15% better Rank #449 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 449th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 9.311 This facility has 15% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9.3 vs. FL avg 11).↓ 15% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.41.3 This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #633 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 633rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 2026 This facility has 23% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 23% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1516 This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 75%62% This facility has 13 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (75% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 13% worse Rank #762 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 762nd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The October 10, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies in resident care supervision and reporting requirements with severity levels 2 and Unclassified.
  • The July 21, 2025 inspection found four deficiencies including licensure, resident care supervision, staffing standards, and reporting requirements at Class 3 and Unclassified severities.
  • The July 10, 2025 initial licensure inspection and the June 16, 2025 complaint investigation found no deficiencies.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 387 – 565 / 390 – 398 / 789 – 807 / 809 – 859 / 899 – 941 / 1,081 – 1,228 / 1,321 – 1,518

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sonata Lake Mary

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Address 3.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lake Mary's city center to Sonata Lake Mary's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Sonata Lake Mary
AL
IL
MC
NC
RC
Lake Mary
110
Facility 110
FL AVG 89
Rank #379 / 1074
No
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 40
Rank #1159 / 1486
Sonata Senior Living Lake Mary, LLC
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 83
Rank #657 / 876
20
75%
Facility 75%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #762 / 919
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #449 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
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Madison at Ocoee
AL
MC
RC
Ocoee
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 89
Rank #410 / 1074
Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 40
Rank #787 / 1486
Ocoee1818 Opco LLC
61
Facility 61
FL AVG 83
Rank #853 / 876
70
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #883 / 919
112
Facility 112
FL AVG 33
Rank #904 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
For-Profit$30,650Javier Espinosa1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
RC
NH
Mt Dora
100
Facility 100
FL AVG 89
Rank #442 / 1074
Yes
46
Facility 46
FL AVG 40
Rank #590 / 1486
Waterman Communities, Inc
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #342 / 876
24
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #501 / 919
25
Facility 25
FL AVG 33
Rank #401 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
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Lakeside at Waterman Village Retirement Community
AL
HC
IL
MC
NC
RC
NH
Mt Dora-No
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 40
Rank #524 / 1486
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Sonata Lake Mary is located in Lake Mary, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Sonata Lake Mary

What languages are spoken at Sonata Lake Mary?

The team at Sonata Lake Mary speaks Creole and English.

Who is the owner of Sonata Lake Mary?

The legal owner and operator of Sonata Lake Mary is Sonata Senior Living Lake Mary, LLC.

Is Sonata Lake Mary in a walkable area?

Sonata Lake Mary has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Sonata Lake Mary?

According to FL state health department records, Sonata Lake Mary's license number is 14005.

When does Sonata Lake Mary's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Sonata Lake Mary's license expires on June 29, 2027.

What payment types does Sonata Lake Mary accept?

Sonata Lake Mary accepts VA.

Does Sonata Lake Mary operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Sonata Lake Mary is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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