The Watermark at Vistawilla
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Winter Springs, FL
The Watermark at Vistawilla
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Winter Springs, FL
The Watermark at Vistawilla accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of The Watermark at Vistawilla
Pamper yourself with a vacation-like retirement in the idyllic senior living community of The Watermark at Vistawilla in East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Featuring snug and well-built residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy unparalleled relaxation and security. Keep peace of mind and strive to achieve your full potential with round-the-clock care and support from a competent and well-trained team.
The Watermark at Vistawilla fosters a bright and friendly environment to ensure seniors can interact with friends and create meaningful moments together. Striving to keep seniors happy and active, the community conducts exciting activities and stimulating programs for an enhanced quality of life. Indulge in delectable and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. With its ethereal setting and tranquil spaces, The Watermark at Wistavilla is great for seniors seeking comfort and luxury in their best years.
99-bed community Rank #464 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 464th 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.
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1159 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1159th 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 16, 2026
CountySeminole
License Number13189
The Watermark at Vistawilla is legally operated by Vistawilla Alf, LLC, and administered by Chad E Carnes.
Management CompanyAGEWELL SOLVERE
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
99 units
Total beds
99 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
French
Italian
Other
Russian
Spanish
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 2019 · 7 years of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
68 citations
51 inspections
17 fines
$73.3K 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.
20 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #850 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 850th out of 901 homes we track in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 901 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. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 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-
17vs 5 avg↑ 240% higher than FL avg
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$73.3kvs $11.6k↑ 530% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).
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 2019 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (106% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (32% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (106% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (32% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 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.
| 68 | 33 | This facility has 106% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 106% worse Rank #805 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 805th 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.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #540 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 540th 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.
| 51 | 26 | This facility has had 96% more total inspections than the Florida average (51 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 96% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 42 | 16 | This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 163% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 82% | 62% | This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (82% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 20% worse Rank #825 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 825th 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
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Places of interest near The Watermark at Vistawilla
4.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Winter Springs's city center to The Watermark at Vistawilla's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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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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| Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek | AL MC | Kissimmee | 138
Facility
138
FL AVG
88
Rank
#180 / 1,058 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
42
Rank
#726 / 1,427 | Vop Hunter's Creek, LLC | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
83
Rank
#682 / 901 | 30 | 73%
Facility
73%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#722 / 906 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#645 / 906 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#616 / 906 | For-Profit | $11,500 | Shirah Rios | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Grove at Trelago | AL MC RC | Trelago Maitland (Maitland) | 130
Facility
130
FL AVG
88
Rank
#210 / 1,058 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,159 / 1,427 | Vc Msh, LLC | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
83
Rank
#578 / 901 | 11 | 82%
Facility
82%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#825 / 906 | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
33
Rank
#250 / 906 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#722 / 906 | For-Profit | $9,700 | Crystal Curvey | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A- |
| The Watermark at Vistawilla | AL MC | Winter Springs | 99
Facility
99
FL AVG
88
Rank
#464 / 1,058 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,159 / 1,427 | Vistawilla Alf, LLC | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
83
Rank
#850 / 901 | 51 | 82%
Facility
82%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#825 / 906 | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
33
Rank
#805 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $73,250 | Chad E Carnes | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Madison at Oviedo | AL MC RC | Oviedo | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
88
Rank
#552 / 1,058 | No |
27
Facility
27
FL AVG
42
Rank
#954 / 1,427 | Oviedo1818 Opco, LLC | 62
Facility
62
FL AVG
83
Rank
#864 / 901 | 50 | 68%
Facility
68%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#645 / 906 | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
33
Rank
#859 / 906 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#761 / 906 | For-Profit | $31,900 | Kristofer Munch | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed | - |
| Windermere Assisted Living | AL | Windermere (Lakes Of Windermere) | 5
Facility
5
FL AVG
88
Rank
#1,030 / 1,058 | No |
8
Facility
8
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1,301 / 1,427 | Windermere Assisted Living Facility Corp | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#518 / 901 | 14 | 93%
Facility
93%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#883 / 906 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#416 / 906 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#817 / 906 | For-Profit | $4,000 | Tesfamariam B Bahta | Private / Semi-private Rooms | A+ |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
The Watermark at Vistawilla is located in Winter Springs, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Watermark at Vistawilla
What languages are spoken at The Watermark at Vistawilla?
The team at The Watermark at Vistawilla speaks English, French, Italian, Other, Russian, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Watermark at Vistawilla?
The Watermark at Vistawilla is legally operated by Vistawilla Alf, LLC, and administered by Chad E Carnes.
Is The Watermark at Vistawilla in a walkable area?
The Watermark at Vistawilla has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Watermark at Vistawilla?
According to FL state health department records, The Watermark at Vistawilla's license number is 13189.
When does The Watermark at Vistawilla's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Watermark at Vistawilla's license expires on September 16, 2026.
Are pets allowed at The Watermark at Vistawilla?
Yes, The Watermark at Vistawilla allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does The Watermark at Vistawilla accept?
The Watermark at Vistawilla accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and VA.
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