Vista Lake Senior Living Center
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Leesburg, FL

Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Leesburg, FL
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Vista Lake Senior Living Center accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Operated by Vista Lake Alf LLC under the leadership of administrator Latisha Hutto, Vista Lake Senior Living Center is a 60-bed assisted living community on South Lake Street in Leesburg, Florida. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 29, so most errands and visits require a car. However, a few nearby services are within walking distance. The location may appeal to residents and families who prefer a quieter residential setting.

Inspections by the Florida Department of Health have monitored the community’s performance for more than a decade. Recent inspection reports show improvements in medication management, an area that has received continued attention over the years. Families touring the community should ask how medications are managed and how staffing supports residents each day.

Public information about the community’s amenities, dining, daily activities, and available services is limited. An in-person visit is the best way to explore the community, learn about its programs, and decide whether it is the right fit for a loved one.

Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #681 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 681st 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #933 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 933rd 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.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceAugust 28, 2024
ExpirationAugust 27, 2026 Expires in 14 days
CountyLake
License Number8882

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vista Lake Senior Living Center is legally operated by Vista Lake Alf LLC, and administered by Latisha Hutto.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
60 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

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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.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (34% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (29% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2335 This facility has 34% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 34% better Rank #349 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 349th 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.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #49 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 49th 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 Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 2726 This facility has had 4% more total inspections than the Florida average (27 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 4% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1216 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 Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 44%62% This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #262 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd 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.

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Leesburg's city center to Vista Lake Senior Living Center'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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Vista Lake Senior Living Center
AL
MC
Leesburg
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
Yes
29
Facility 29
FL AVG 42
Rank #933 / 1,427
Vista Lake Alf LLC27
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #262 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit$2,250Latisha HuttoStudio / 1 Bed
Vista Lake Memory Care
AL
MC
Leesburg
40
Facility 40
FL AVG 88
Rank #795 / 1,058
Yes
74
Facility 74
FL AVG 42
Rank #165 / 1,427
Vista Lake Mc LLC21
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #443 / 906
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 33
Rank #289 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$750Latisha Hutto-
American Nurses ALF
AL
Fruitland Park
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 88
Rank #914 / 1,058
No
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
American Nurses Alf LLC34
74%
Facility 74%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #733 / 906
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #760 / 906
1.7
Facility 1.7
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #761 / 906
For-Profit$137,800Nadia Remy-VenordPrivate / Semi-Private Rooms

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Vista Lake Senior Living Center is located in Leesburg, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Lake Senior Living Center

What languages are spoken at Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

The team at Vista Lake Senior Living Center speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center is legally operated by Vista Lake Alf LLC, and administered by Latisha Hutto.

Is Vista Lake Senior Living Center in a walkable area?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license number is 8882.

When does Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license expires on August 27, 2026.

Are pets allowed at Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

Yes, Vista Lake Senior Living Center allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Vista Lake Senior Living Center accept?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center accepts Medicaid and Other.

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