Windermere Assisted Living

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Windermere Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.

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 #1032 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1032nd out of 1060 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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 #1302 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1302nd out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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: B- (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

Leadership

ContactMs. Lynn Vinson, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Laundry Services
Housekeeping
Social And Recreational Activities
Transport Coordination
Medical Appointment Coordination
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 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 #496 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 496th out of 876 homes in Florida for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. 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)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (18% below)
• Citations per year (17% below)
• Inspections with citations (19% below)
Latest Inspection October 7, 2025 Standard

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 #418 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 418th out of 907 homes in Florida for Total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2018. 3.44.1 This facility has 17% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.4 vs. FL avg 4.1).↓ 17% better
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 #822 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 822nd out of 907 homes in Florida for Citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 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 #888 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 888th out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on October 7, 2025, found no deficiencies.
  • The August 18, 2025 inspection cited deficiencies in medication labeling, staffing standards, and visitation policies.
  • Deficiencies have repeatedly involved staff training, resident care supervision, and emergency preparedness across multiple inspections since 2018.

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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Rank #888 / 907
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1.9
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Rank #822 / 907
For-Profit$4,000Tesfamariam B BahtaPrivate / Semi-private RoomsB-

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).
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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.

Are pets allowed at Windermere Assisted Living?

No, Windermere Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

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