The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Mt Dora, FL
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Mt Dora, FL
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community accepts Medicaid.
Situated on Waterman Avenue, The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community is an assisted living community in Mount Dora, Florida, that offers personal care. Operating for 11 years under the ownership of Waterman Communities, Inc., the community can accommodate up to 100 residents.
The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, with a Walk Score of 46. This suggests that some nearby destinations are accessible on foot, but most errands still require transportation.
Recent state inspections have reported no deficiencies. However, earlier reviews identified opportunities to strengthen resident care documentation, health assessments, staff training, dietary practices, and medication management.
100-bed community Rank #433 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 433rd out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #590 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 590th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 29, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 28, 2026
CountyLake
License Number7869
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community is legally operated by Waterman Communities, Inc., and administered by Ingrid Piedrahita.
Profit StatusNonprofit
Extended Congregate Care
100 units
Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
ContactDale Lind, Executive Director (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)
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 2012 · 14 years of data
25 citations
24 inspections
1 fine
$5.6K fined
Inspection Score
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
6 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #342 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 342nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 89 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 6 points above 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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$5.6kvs $11.6k↓ 52% lower 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 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
4 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (24% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (6% below)
• Total citations (24% below)
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (6% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 33 | This facility has 24% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (25 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 24% better Rank #391 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 391st out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.0 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #158 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 158th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 24 | 26 | This facility has had 8% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (24 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 8% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 58% | 62% | This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 4% better Rank #492 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 492nd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on February 19, 2025, found no deficiencies during both routine and complaint investigations.
- Past deficiencies primarily involved resident care and health assessment, with several Class 3 citations from 2013 to 2020.
- The facility had multiple Class 3 and one Class 4 deficiencies between 2014 and 2018, including issues in staff training, dietary standards, and medication labeling.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Other
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Mt Dora's city center to The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community | AL HC IL MC NH RC SNF | Mt Dora | 100
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FL AVG
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Rank
#433 / 1058 | Yes |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community is located in Mt Dora, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community
What languages are spoken at The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community?
The team at The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community?
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community is legally operated by Waterman Communities, Inc., and administered by Ingrid Piedrahita.
Is The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community in a walkable area?
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community?
According to FL state health department records, The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community's license number is 7869.
When does The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community's license expires on September 28, 2026.
How long has The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community been in business?
The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community?
Yes, The Oaks at Waterman Village Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.
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