CERTUS Mount Dora Community

Overview of Certus Mount Dora Community

Welcoming seniors in its beautiful campus in Lake Park Court, Mount Dora, FL, CERTUS at Mount Dora is a respected senior living community that specializes in memory care. The community features 64 purposely built and cozy residences in various floor plans, promising unparalleled comfort and security. With a team of reliable and highly trained professionals assisting around the clock, residents keep their peace of mind and live to their potential.

A wide array of incredible amenities including a fitness center, a salon, a bistro, a post office, and a library is available for seniors to have more avenues to interact with their surroundings and maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Indulge in healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes for the finest dining experience. CERTUS at Mount Dora is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their freedom.

(352) 385-1800

70-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 33 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceSeptember 11, 2024

ExpirationSeptember 10, 2026

CountyLake

License Number13185

CERTUS Mount Dora Community is legally operated by Certus Mtd Opco Llc, and administrated by Patricia Wallace.

Management CompanyCERTUS MTD MGR LLC

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Optional State Supplement

6 units

Private

64 units

Total beds

70 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 12 citations 14 inspections

Inspection Score

15 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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

Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$0
vs $11.6k
↓ 100% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 8 years (since 2018).

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.

Since 2018 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection September 5, 2024 Monitor

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	12	33	This facility has 64% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 64% better Rank #161 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 161st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2018.	1.5	4.1	This facility has 63% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 4.1).↓ 63% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.9	1.3	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 #64 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 64th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	14	26	This facility has 46% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 46% better
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	4	16	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	29%	62%	This facility has 33 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (29% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 33% better Rank #131 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 131st out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

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

The most recent inspection on September 5, 2024, found no deficiencies during a monitor inspection.
Deficiencies cited in 2020 and early 2021 involved staffing standards, resident care supervision, and risk management.
Multiple inspections from 2018 to 2024 found no deficiencies, including all complaint investigations during that period.

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What does this home offer?

Room Sizes: 281 / 318 / 396 sq. ft

Housing Options: Studio

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Cooking Classes
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Gardening
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

4.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Mt Dora's city center to CERTUS Mount Dora Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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).

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

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.

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).

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).

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

Benefits

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

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What languages are spoken at CERTUS Mount Dora Community?

The team at CERTUS Mount Dora Community speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of CERTUS Mount Dora Community?

The legal owner and operator of CERTUS Mount Dora Community is Certus Mtd Opco Llc.

Is CERTUS Mount Dora Community in a walkable area?

CERTUS Mount Dora Community has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of CERTUS Mount Dora Community?

According to FL state health department records, CERTUS Mount Dora Community's license number is 13185.

When does CERTUS Mount Dora Community's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, CERTUS Mount Dora Community's license expires on September 10, 2026.

What payment types does CERTUS Mount Dora Community accept?

CERTUS Mount Dora Community accepts Other.

Does CERTUS Mount Dora Community operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

CERTUS Mount Dora Community is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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