Golden Pond Communities

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Florida, FL

402 Lakeview Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787 View map

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Golden Pond Communities accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

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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.

(407) 654-7217

108-bed community

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

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceMarch 16, 2025

ExpirationMarch 15, 2027

CountyOrange

License Number9626

Golden Pond Communities is legally operated by Winter Garden Opco, Llc., and administrated 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

ContactMelissa Duhamel, Executive Director

Nursing Services

24-Hour Staffing

Housekeeping

Transportation Services

Maintenance

Restaurant-Style Dining

Library

Entertainment Room

Outdoor Common Area

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with fresh, chef-prepared meals served daily.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 98 citations 63 inspections 14 fines $34.7K fined

Inspection Score

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

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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
14
vs 5 avg
↑ 180% higher than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$34.7k
vs $11.6k
↑ 199% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

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.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection February 6, 2025 Routine

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	98	33	This facility has 197% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (98 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 197% worse Rank #888 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 888th 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.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	7	2.4	This facility has 192% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 192% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.6	1.3	This facility has 23% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 23% worse Rank #740 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 740th 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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	63	26	This facility has 142% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 142% worse
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
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	79%	62%	This facility has 17 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (79% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 17% worse Rank #814 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 814th 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.

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

The most recent inspection on February 6, 2025, cited four Class 3 deficiencies in training, food service, physical plant safety, and resident care, all with correction dates set for April 2025.
Previous inspections from 2020 to 2021 showed repeated Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies mainly in resident care, medication management, staffing, and training, indicating ongoing compliance challenges.
The facility has a history of multiple Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies across several years, including resident care supervision, medication, staffing, and training, with no immediate jeopardy but persistent regulatory issues.

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Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

199.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Winter Garden's city center to Golden Pond Communities's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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


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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?

The legal owner and operator of Golden Pond Communities is Winter Garden Opco, Llc..

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.

What payment types does Golden Pond Communities accept?

Golden Pond Communities accepts CHAMPUS, Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, VA, and Workers Compensation.

Does Golden Pond Communities operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Golden Pond Communities is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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