Golden Pond Communities
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Winter Garden, FL
Golden Pond Communities
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Winter Garden, FL
Golden Pond Communities accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.
Overview of Golden Pond Communities
Golden Pond Communities is a 108-bed independent living, assisted living, and memory care facility located in a highly walkable urban setting with a Walk Score of 91. The community provides 24-hour staffing, nursing services, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and library access, with bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish. Financial assistance programs, including Medicaid, CHAMPUS, HMOs, and Veterans Affairs benefits, are accepted.
Government compliance logs covering 63 distinct regulatory visits since June 2012 detail 98 total line-item infractions at the property. On a comparative scale, this citation history climbs roughly 197% above the standard benchmark for typical Florida senior settings. Since every single on-site review conducted by state health officials turned up some type of required fix, the home has a low long-term zero citations-per-inspection rate for absolute perfection on initial audits.
Local files track a repetitive history of operational hurdles, with recurring marks tied to medication labeling and storage, overall staffing numbers, employee background clearances, dietary services, and resident supervision. The operator’s enforcement profile features 14 administrative fines totaling $34,700, and the most recent evaluation from February 2025 logged four additional deficiencies involving staff training, kitchen standards, physical safety, and basic care routines.
Families investigating senior placement options in the region need to weigh these long-term state oversight patterns before finalizing a choice. Because the public tracking history points to a multi-year stretch of citations involving medication administration, background checks, and building maintenance up through the early 2025 records, asking the administration to explain their current quality improvement protocols is an important precaution. Planning an on-site visit is a useful way to check the actual condition of the building yourself, view the common spaces, and watch how the team interacts with residents during daily routines.
108-bed community Rank #388 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 388th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
13 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 91 / 100 Rank #33 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 33rd out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceMarch 16, 2025
ExpirationMarch 15, 2027
CountyOrange
License Number9626
Golden Pond Communities is legally operated by Winter Garden Opco, LLC., and administered by Sharon Perez.
Management CompanyROSECASTLE MANAGEMENT, LLC
Owner NameWinter Garden Opco, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
108 units
Total beds
108 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Housekeeping
Transportation
Dining
Library
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.
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
14vs 5 avg↑ 180% higher than FL avg
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$34.7kvs $11.6k↑ 199% higher than FL avg
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (180% above)
• Citations per inspection (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (213% above)
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (180% above)
• Citations per inspection (14% above)
• Inspections with citations (213% above)
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 98 | 35 | This facility has 180% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (98 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 180% worse Rank #875 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 875th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 14% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.4).↑ 14% worse Rank #722 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 722nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 63 | 26 | This facility has had 142% more total inspections than the Florida average (63 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 142% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 50 | 16 | This facility has 213% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (50 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 213% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 79% | 58% | This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (79% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 21% worse Rank #792 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 792nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Vitality Living Spring Hill | AL IL MC | Spring Hill | 240
Facility
240
FL AVG
88
Rank
#16 / 1,058 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
FL AVG
42
Rank
#744 / 1,427 | Evergreen Woods Owner LLC | 27 | 22%
Facility
22%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#87 / 906 | 24
Facility
24
FL AVG
33
Rank
#372 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Kimberly Adams | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| The Summit of Citrus Hills | AL IL MC RC | Hernando | 200
Facility
200
FL AVG
88
Rank
#38 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#850 / 1,427 | Cpf Lc III Operations - Citrus Hills, LLC | 16 | 25%
Facility
25%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#98 / 906 | 14
Facility
14
FL AVG
33
Rank
#187 / 906 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#49 / 906 | For-Profit | $500 | Kimberly Husung | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| CountrySide Lakes | AL IL | Port Orange (Howell Place At Countryside) | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
88
Rank
#253 / 1,058 | Yes |
59
Facility
59
FL AVG
42
Rank
#368 / 1,427 | Shepherd Csl, LLC | 14 | 57%
Facility
57%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#443 / 906 | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
33
Rank
#204 / 906 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#315 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Mary Kristine Williams | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Golden Pond Communities | AL IL MC | Winter Garden | 108
Facility
108
FL AVG
88
Rank
#388 / 1,058 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
FL AVG
42
Rank
#33 / 1,427 | Winter Garden Opco, LLC | 63 | 79%
Facility
79%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#792 / 906 | 98
Facility
98
FL AVG
33
Rank
#875 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#722 / 906 | For-Profit | $34,700 | Sharon Perez | - | - |
| Benton House of Port Orange | AL MC RC | Port Orange (Whispering Woods Condo) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1,058 | No |
2
Facility
2
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,403 / 1,427 | Sonida Port Orange, LLC | 7 | 43%
Facility
43%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#245 / 906 | 7
Facility
7
FL AVG
33
Rank
#77 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | $1,000 | Daniel Jose Salinas | Studio / 1 Bed | A |
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Pond Communities
What languages are spoken at Golden Pond Communities?
The team at Golden Pond Communities speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Golden Pond Communities?
Golden Pond Communities is legally operated by Winter Garden Opco, LLC., and administered by Sharon Perez.
Is Golden Pond Communities in a walkable area?
Golden Pond Communities has a walk score of 91. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Golden Pond Communities?
According to FL state health department records, Golden Pond Communities's license number is 9626.
When does Golden Pond Communities's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Golden Pond Communities's license expires on March 15, 2027.
How long has Golden Pond Communities been in business?
Golden Pond Communities has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Golden Pond Communities?
Yes, Golden Pond Communities allows residents to bring their pets.
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