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Compare Assisted Living around Seminole County
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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. | Sanford | 132
Facility
132
FL AVG
89
Rank
#206 / 1074 | Yes |
25
Facility
25
FL AVG
40
Rank
#992 / 1486 | Bahama Bay Club LLC | - | 2 | 0%
Facility
0%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#1 / 919 | 2
Facility
2
FL AVG
33
Rank
#30 / 919 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Richard Cory Shenk | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A |
| Strive At Fern Park |
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. | Fern Park (Casselberry) | 125
Facility
125
FL AVG
89
Rank
#240 / 1074 | Yes |
36
Facility
36
FL AVG
40
Rank
#817 / 1486 | Estapona Operating LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 26 | 69.2%
Facility
69.2%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#685 / 919 | 31
Facility
31
FL AVG
33
Rank
#492 / 919 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919 | For-Profit | $22,000 | Carrie M Vick | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Vitality Living Lake Forest |
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. | Sanford | 220
Facility
220
FL AVG
89
Rank
#28 / 1074 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
FL AVG
40
Rank
#702 / 1486 | Lake Forest Owner LLC | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
83
Rank
#825 / 876 | 80 | 78.8%
Facility
78.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#810 / 919 | 105
Facility
105
FL AVG
33
Rank
#897 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#557 / 919 | For-Profit | $52,600 | Karen Crisco | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC | AL | Oviedo | 26 | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 26 | — | For-Profit | — | Chrystelle Etienne | — | — |
| Bridgeport Senior Living - Port Cardiff LLC | AL | Altamonte Springs | 6 | — | — | Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Cardiff LLC | — | 12 | — | 12 | — | For-Profit | — | Amber Dawn Coggins | — | — |
| Bridgeport Senior Living - Port Margate LLC | AL | Altamonte Springs | 6 | — | — | Bridgeport Senior Living - Port Margate LLC | — | 14 | — | 25 | — | For-Profit | — | Ashley Lemire | — | — |
| Bridgeport Senior Living - Port Springs LLC | AL | Altamonte Springs | 6 | — | — | Bridgeport Senior Living-Port Springs LLC | — | 15 | — | 17 | — | For-Profit | — | Ashley Lemire | — | — |
| Citrus Garden Alf | AL | Winter Springs | 16 | — | — | Calflo Services, INC. | — | 26 | — | 30 | — | For-Profit | — | Melissa Deguzman Asaftei | — | — |
| Entrusted Care Alf At Heathrow | AL | Sanford | 6 | — | — | The Sevilleno Group LLC | — | 13 | — | 9 | — | For-Profit | — | Lorie Joy Sevilleno | — | — |
| Garden Oasis Senior Living | AL | Winter Springs | 6 | — | — | A & S Family LLC | — | 18 | — | 20 | — | For-Profit | — | Sharon Lynn Heaney | — | — |
| Greenbriar Manor LLC | AL | Seminole | 12 | — | — | Greenbriar Manor LLC | — | 18 | — | 22 | — | For-Profit | — | Michelle P Brito | — | — |
| Guardian Home Alf, LLC | AL | Sanford | 15 | — | — | Almr LLC | — | 19 | — | 25 | — | For-Profit | — | Alan Hojas | — | — |
| Hillcrest Cove Assisted Living Facility INC | AL | Altamonte Springs | 6 | — | — | Hillcrest Cove Assisted Living Facility Inc | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | For-Profit | — | Nadine Eulanda Mcdaniel | — | — |
| Kinbridge At Oviedo LLC | AL | Oviedo | 20 | — | — | Kinbridge at Oviedo LLC | — | 16 | — | 24 | — | For-Profit | — | Krista May Dorton | — | — |
| Ksc Adult Care Services | AL | Sanford | 10 | — | — | KSC Adult Care Services | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | For-Profit | — | Kettia Cadet Cherenfant | — | — |
| M J Pavilion Nectarway INC | AL | Oviedo | 6 | — | — | M J Pavilion Nectarway INC | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | For-Profit | — | Joan Tyrell | — | — |
| M J Pavillion INC | AL | Winter Springs | 6 | — | — | M J Children's Pavillion, INC | — | 21 | — | 33 | — | For-Profit | — | Joan Tyrell | — | — |
| Marie's Manor Assisted Living 2, LLC | AL | Winter Park | 6 | — | — | Marie's Manor Assisted Living 2 LLC | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | For-Profit | — | Janelle Lopez | — | — |
| Ntm Homes | AL | Sanford | 10 | — | — | Ethos360, INC | — | 13 | — | 11 | — | Not-For-Profit | — | James E Sheffield | — | — |
| Queen Elaine Assisted Living Facility LLC | AL | Casselberry | 6 | — | — | Queen Elaine Assisted Living Facility, LLC | — | 12 | — | 17 | — | For-Profit | — | Debbie Dameus | — | — |
| Residence Club At Seminole | AL | Seminole | 15 | — | — | Silmar Pastor Corporation | — | 12 | — | 11 | — | For-Profit | — | Marilyn Ignacio Pastor | — | — |
| Safe Harbor | AL | Seminole | 20 | — | — | Seminole Senior Living LLC | — | 27 | — | 36 | — | For-Profit | — | Colleen Davis | — | — |
| Summerland Senior Living | AL | Winter Springs | 6 | — | — | Summerland Senior Living LLC | — | 2 | — | 3 | — | For-Profit | — | Heather Schlichenmaier | — | — |
| The Dolphin House, Alf | AL | Seminole | 10 | — | — | Ngm & Sons, LLC | — | 13 | — | 14 | — | For-Profit | — | Francis Mora | — | — |
| The View At Casselberry | AL | Casselberry | 5 | — | — | Kip & Associates | — | 16 | — | 19 | — | For-Profit | — | Pedro Portuondo | — | — |
Overview of Bahama Bay Club Luxury Senior Living
Experience a Caribbean-style lifestyle with Bahama Bay Club, a charming senior living community set in the ethereal West 1st Street, Sanford, FL, providing assisted living, independent living, memory care, and short-term stays. With a wide array of beautifully designed and elegant residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom suites, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and security. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ living conditions, the community works hard to deliver top-notch care and assistance.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful culture of Bahama Bay Club and live every moment of your best years exploring new interests and gaining meaningful experiences. Maintain an active lifestyle with diverse wellness programs. Dining is an experience with delectable and nutritious meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. Live in opulence with the extraordinary community of Bahamay Bay Club.
Overview of Strive at Fern Park
Florida is truly fortunate to boast the incredible haven known as Strive at Fern Park. This extraordinary community offers an exquisite setting for senior living, where every detail is thoughtfully curated to create an unparalleled experience. The home’s state-of-the-art rehab clinic is equipped with top-of-the-line exercise and physical therapy equipment, ensuring that residents have access to comprehensive care and support. Whether seniors require assistance in daily living or prefer a more independent lifestyle, the assisted-living floor plans cater to various senior preferences, ranging from cozy studios to generous one or two-bedroom layouts with thoughtfully designed alcoves.
Indulge your senses with the delectable creations conjured by their skilled culinary team, who masterfully prepare chef-inspired meals. Residents can also immerse themselves in the refreshing ambiance of the home’s herb garden or unwind in their spacious bistro-style activity room. They even have a dedicated dog park where furry friends can frolic and play to their heart’s content. Strive at Fern Park also has specialized memory care services, delivering exceptional support to those with unique needs. In this home, they strive to create an environment that surpasses all expectations, elevating senior living to unprecedented heights.
Overview of Vitality Living Lake Forest
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Seminole County, FL
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?
Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?
Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is assisted living?
Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.
How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?
This page features 3 assisted living facilities in Seminole County, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Seminole County, FL?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Seminole County, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Seminole County, FL?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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