Vista Lake Memory Care

Overview of Vista Lake Memory Care

Vista Lake Memory Care is a 40-bed specialized memory care community located in Leesburg, Florida, under the administration of Latisha Hutto. The neighborhood offers high pedestrian accessibility, featuring a Walk Score of 74. The residential community is strictly focused on dementia care and cognitive support, utilizing an intimate building layout to assist individuals navigating progressive memory loss.

State regulatory evaluations published by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration track 18 total deficiencies across 19 inspection cycles since July 2013. This matches an annual average of 0.9 citations, outperforming the Florida state baseline of 4.6 yearly infractions by 80%. Field examiners logged a citations-per-inspection rate of zero during the most recent review completed on March 26, 2025. An immediately preceding audit on January 8, 2025, identified one moderate omission involving emergency management planning, which was resolved through standard corrective updates. Historical compliance files show no severe enforcement freezes or administrative constraints, with the property recording only two minor state fines totaling $750 over its twelve-year operating history.

Clinical operations run on a 24-hour staffing structure that incorporates on-staff physicians, licensed nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The medical layout provides direct access to visiting podiatrists, psychiatrists, and speech, occupational, and physical therapy teams alongside on-call LPN support. For daily recreation, a bilingual English and Spanish-speaking staff coordinates gardening, dancing, theater programs, music sessions, board games, and fitness classes. The pet-friendly campus also features landscaped grounds, a piano lounge, an on-site hair salon, and restaurant-style dining, with financial access supported through Medicaid waiver acceptance.

Individuals looking for a small-scale dementia care environment can use this facility’s recent error-free state evaluation to confirm its current compliance standing. The 40-capacity residential framework is designed for seniors with memory impairment who require continuous behavioral oversight, specialized physical therapy, and daily medical monitoring in a walkable neighborhood.

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40-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 74 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusIn Review

IssuanceMay 28, 2023

ExpirationAugust 29, 2024

CountyLake

License Number9624

Vista Lake Memory Care is legally operated by Vista Lake Mc Llc, and administrated by Latisha Hutto.

Owner NameVista Lake Mc LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

40 units

Total beds

40 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Rehabilitation Services

Doctor on Staff

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Supervised Care

Assisted Daily Living

In-House Caring Physicians

Podiatrists

& Psychiatrists

Physical

Occupational & Speech Therapists

On-Call Lpn

Daily Activities & Exercise

Pets Allowed

Piano

Tv Area

Hair Salon & Barber

Beautiful Landscape Grounds

Pet-Friendly

Food DescriptionRestaurant Style Dining

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 20 citations 21 inspections 2 fines $750 fined

Inspection Score

8 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
2
vs 5 avg
↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$750
vs $11.6k
↓ 94% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).

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

Latest Inspection March 26, 2025 Complaint

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.	20	33	This facility has 39% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 39% better Rank #301 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 301st 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 2013.	1.5	2.5	This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	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 #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th 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.	21	26	This facility has 19% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 19% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	12	16	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th 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.

Most recent inspection on March 26, 2025, found no deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
January 8, 2025, routine inspection cited one Class 3 deficiency for emergency management planning.
August 4, 2015, routine inspection found four Class 3 deficiencies related to staffing and staff training requirements.

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Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Vista Lake Memory Care

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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

Compare Assisted Living around Leesburg

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


Vista Lake Senior Living Center	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Leesburg	60 Facility 60 FL AVG 89 Rank #695 / 1074	No	29 Facility 29 FL AVG 40 Rank #933 / 1486	Vista Lake Alf LLC	89 Facility 89 FL AVG 83 Rank #342 / 876	27	44.4% Facility 44.4% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #282 / 919	23 Facility 23 FL AVG 33 Rank #360 / 919	0.9 Facility 0.9 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #64 / 919	For-Profit	$2,250	Latisha Hutto	Studio / 1 Bed	-
Mayfield Retirement Center	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Leesburg	49 Facility 49 FL AVG 89 Rank #786 / 1074	No	20 Facility 20 FL AVG 40 Rank #1085 / 1486	Mayfield Retirement Center	91 Facility 91 FL AVG 83 Rank #281 / 876	14	35.7% Facility 35.7% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #180 / 919	19 Facility 19 FL AVG 33 Rank #289 / 919	1.4 Facility 1.4 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #633 / 919	For-Profit	$1,000	Kathy Lolly	-	A-
Vista Lake Memory Care	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Leesburg	40 Facility 40 FL AVG 89 Rank #811 / 1074	No	74 Facility 74 FL AVG 40 Rank #165 / 1486	Vista Lake Mc LLC	91 Facility 91 FL AVG 83 Rank #281 / 876	21	57.1% Facility 57.1% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #470 / 919	20 Facility 20 FL AVG 33 Rank #301 / 919	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #167 / 919	For-Profit	$750	Latisha Hutto	-	-

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What languages are spoken at Vista Lake Memory Care?

The team at Vista Lake Memory Care speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Vista Lake Memory Care?

The legal owner and operator of Vista Lake Memory Care is Vista Lake Mc Llc.

Is Vista Lake Memory Care in a walkable area?

Vista Lake Memory Care has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Vista Lake Memory Care?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Memory Care's license number is 9624.

When does Vista Lake Memory Care's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Memory Care's license expires on August 29, 2024.

Does Vista Lake Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Vista Lake Memory Care on this page.

What payment types does Vista Lake Memory Care accept?

Vista Lake Memory Care accepts Medicaid and Other.

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