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Vitality Living Lake Forest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sanford, FL
Vitality Living Lake Forest
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Sanford, FL
Vitality Living Lake Forest, a 220-bed assisted living and memory care community in Sanford, Seminole County, operates from 5433 West State Road 46. Owned by Lake Forest Owner LLC and administered by Karen Crisco, the facility is for-profit and licensed through December 2027.
Housing includes studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms with full kitchenettes, walk-in showers, security-locked doors, and climate control. Private-pay residents are served exclusively and enjoy three daily prepared meals, 24-hour nurse availability, emergency response pendants, and personalized care plans. The facility allows small pets.
The regulatory picture demands direct attention. From May 2012 through October 2024, Vitality Living underwent 80 inspections, virtually all resulting in deficiencies; 80 times the typical Florida facility’s experience. The facility accumulated 105 citations over four years: 26.3 per year, compared to the state average of 8.3.
Fines totaled $52,600, more than 3.5 times Florida’s typical facility fine amount.
The recurring inspection themes center on records and documentation deficiencies, plus resident care and rights issues. Yet notably, the facility has incurred zero legal enforcement actions; a signal that no violations rose to immediate jeopardy or license-threatening severity. The October 2024 complaint investigation represents the latest data point. Corrections were documented after each inspection, meeting the facility’s corrective-action mandate.
The physical and programmatic environment is extensive: fitness center, movie theater, library, art gallery, salon, games room, worship space, courtyard, on-site physical therapy, cooking classes, exercise programs, music, arts, shopping trips, and social events.
Walk score is 41 (somewhat walkable, car-dependent).
Monthly fees: $3,450–$3,875 for assisted living studios/one-beds; $5,100 for memory care.
The facility earned Argentum Best of the Best recognition in 2024 from the assisted living industry trade association.
Vitality Living Lake Forest fits private-pay residents seeking an activity-intensive environment with accessible amenities and specialized memory support, contingent on families’ comfort with the facility’s high-citation compliance history and their direct evaluation of operational improvements.
220-bed community Rank #28 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th 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 large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
4 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #702 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 702nd 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
Argentum Best of the Best Award for 2024
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 22, 2025
ExpirationDecember 21, 2027
CountySeminole
License Number10233
RCFE Number10233
Vitality Living Lake Forest is legally operated by Lake Forest Owner LLC, and administered by Karen Crisco.
Management CompanyVITALITY SENIOR LIVING MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
220 units
Total beds
220 units
Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsEmergency alert system, nurse call systems in every room.
Safety Features24 hour security system.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Pet Friendly
Housekeeping
Game Room
Dining
Parking
Courtyard
Laundry
Fitness Center
Transportation
Concierge
Library
Salon
Chapel
Garden
Movie Theater
Art Gallery
Wi-Fi
Studio
Kitchenette With Refrigerator And Microwave
Individual Thermostat Control
Private And Secure Safe For Personal Items
Three Freshly Prepared Meals Served Daily
ActivitiesDaily programs, events, and outings
Religious Services
Operating HoursMo-Su 00:00-23:59
Memory Care Studio$5,100 per month
Assisted Living Studio$3,450 per month
Assisted Living One Bedroom$3,875 per month
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.
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-
23vs 5 avg↑ 360% higher than FL avg
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$52.6kvs $11.6k↑ 353% higher than FL avg
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.
Overall vs. FL average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (200% above)
• Inspections with citations (294% above)
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (7% below)
• Total citations (200% above)
• Inspections with citations (294% above)
• Inspection citation rate (36% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (7% 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.
| 105 | 35 | This facility has 200% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (105 vs. FL avg 35).↑ 200% worse Rank #884 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 884th 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 | 1.4 | This facility has 7% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 7% better 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.
| 80 | 26 | This facility has had 208% more total inspections than the Florida average (80 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 208% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 63 | 16 | This facility has 294% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (63 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 294% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 79% | 58% | This facility has 21 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (79% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 21% worse Rank #792 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 792nd 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
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Vitality Living Lake Forest
Places of interest near Vitality Living Lake Forest
6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Sanford's city center to Vitality Living Lake Forest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.7 miles to nearest hospital (Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital)
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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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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| Vitality Living Lake Forest | AL MC | Sanford | 220
Facility
220
FL AVG
88
Rank
#28 / 1,058 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
FL AVG
42
Rank
#702 / 1,427 | Lake Forest Owner LLC | 80 | 79%
Facility
79%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#792 / 906 | 105
Facility
105
FL AVG
33
Rank
#884 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $52,600 | Karen Crisco | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living | AL IL MC | Sanford | 132
Facility
132
FL AVG
88
Rank
#203 / 1,058 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
42
Rank
#992 / 1,427 | Bahama Bay Club LLC | 2 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#1 / 906 | 2
Facility
2
FL AVG
33
Rank
#15 / 906 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#153 / 906 | For-Profit | - | Richard Cory Shenk | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Strive At Fern Park | AL MC | Fern Park (Casselberry) | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
88
Rank
#237 / 1,058 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
FL AVG
42
Rank
#818 / 1,427 | Estapona Operating LLC | 26 | 69%
Facility
69%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#661 / 906 | 31
Facility
31
FL AVG
33
Rank
#480 / 906 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#441 / 906 | For-Profit | $22,000 | Carrie M Vick | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Vitality Living Lake Forest is located in Sanford, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vitality Living Lake Forest
What languages are spoken at Vitality Living Lake Forest?
The team at Vitality Living Lake Forest speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Vitality Living Lake Forest?
Vitality Living Lake Forest is legally operated by Lake Forest Owner LLC, and administered by Karen Crisco.
Is Vitality Living Lake Forest in a walkable area?
Vitality Living Lake Forest has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Vitality Living Lake Forest?
According to FL state health department records, Vitality Living Lake Forest's license number is 10233.
When does Vitality Living Lake Forest's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Vitality Living Lake Forest's license expires on December 21, 2027.
How long has Vitality Living Lake Forest been in business?
Vitality Living Lake Forest has been operating for approximately 4 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Does Vitality Living Lake Forest have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Vitality Living Lake Forest on this page.
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