Windermere Assisted Living

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Overview of Windermere Assisted Living

Windermere Assisted Living is an esteemed family-owned community in Winderemere, FL, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive top-notch care from a kind and highly qualified team that helps with their personal needs and household responsibilities around the clock. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and exciting events for their leisure and wellness. Delightful and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also offers medication management, transportation services, and trips to spas and salons for residents’ comfort and convenience. With the community’s welcoming spaces and genuine care, residents are guaranteed to live comfortably in their golden years.

Bed community size
5-bed community Rank #1030 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1030th 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 smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Years in operation
10 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #1301 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1301st 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.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceSeptember 3, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 9, 2027
CountyOrange
License Number13023

Ownership & Operating Entity

Windermere Assisted Living is legally operated by Windermere Assisted Living Facility Corp, and administered by Tesfamariam B Bahta.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
5 units
Total beds
5 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

Creole English Other

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry
Housekeeping
Recreation Area
Transportation
Specific ProgramsSenior Care, 24 Hour Care
Operating HoursMonday-Sunday: Open 24 Hours

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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.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 27 citations 14 inspections 1 fine $4.0K fined
Inspection Score Info 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.

At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #518 / 901 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 518th 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: 83 out of 100. Letter grade B. At the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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.

Since 2018 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (46% above)
• Inspection citation rate (50% above)
2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% 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. 2733 This facility has 18% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 18% better Rank #416 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 416th 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. 1.91.3 This facility has 46% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 46% worse Rank #817 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 817th 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. 1426 This facility has had 46% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (14 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 46% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1316 This facility has 19% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 19% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 93%62% This facility has 31 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (93% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 31% worse Rank #883 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 883rd 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?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Beauty Services

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Exercise Programs

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Transportation Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Recreational Activities

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Health Programs

Managed by Pharmd Tesfa Bahta

Facility administrator

Activities in this home

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Address 3.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Windermere's city center to Windermere Assisted Living'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.
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.
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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Providence Living at Hunter’s Creek
AL
MC
Kissimmee
138
Facility 138
FL AVG 88
Rank #180 / 1,058
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40
Facility 40
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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$11,500Shirah RiosStudio / 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$9,700Crystal CurveyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA-
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$73,250Chad E CarnesStudio / 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$31,900Kristofer MunchStudio / 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$4,000Tesfamariam B BahtaPrivate / Semi-private RoomsA+

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Windermere Assisted Living is located in Windermere, 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).
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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 Windermere Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Windermere Assisted Living in?

Windermere Assisted Living is in the Lakes of Windermere neighborhood of Windermere.

What languages are spoken at Windermere Assisted Living?

The team at Windermere Assisted Living speaks Creole, English, and Other.

Who is the owner of Windermere Assisted Living?

Windermere Assisted Living is legally operated by Windermere Assisted Living Facility Corp, and administered by Tesfamariam B Bahta.

Is Windermere Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Windermere Assisted Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Windermere Assisted Living?

According to FL state health department records, Windermere Assisted Living's license number is 13023.

When does Windermere Assisted Living's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Windermere Assisted Living's license expires on February 9, 2027.

How long has Windermere Assisted Living been in business?

Windermere Assisted Living has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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