Sanctuary at Bear Lake
Sanctuary at Bear Lake
Sanctuary at Bear Lake accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Sanctuary at Bear Lake
Operated by Ssl Bear Lake Operating under Carrie M Vick’s administration, Sanctuary at Bear Lake is a small memory care community on Cub Lake Drive in Apopka, Florida. As a specialized memory care home with 15 beds, it’s built for a small, intimate setting where occupants with memory loss can get individualized care and attention. Homes of this size often provide a quieter, less institutional environment than larger communities, which many families find calming and reassuring for their loved ones.
Most errands and services require driving in the community’s car-dependent area, which reflects the surrounding neighborhood’s residential character. For families who may visit regularly, this serene setting can offer a peaceful atmosphere removed from commercial bustle.
Over recent years, state inspections have assessed care supervision, staff training practices, and safety protocols pertaining to elopement prevention.
Families touring Sanctuary at Bear Lake may want to ask specifically about how staff training and resident supervision are managed daily, as these are themes the home has worked to refine.
15-bed community Rank #882 / 1060Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 882nd 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.
Walk Score: 9 / 100 Rank #1283 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1283rd 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.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Review
IssuanceApril 13, 2024
ExpirationDecember 4, 2026
CountyOrange
License Number13704
Sanctuary at Bear Lake is legally operated by Ssl Bear Lake Operating, LLC, and administered by Carrie M Vick.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
15 units
Total beds
15 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Spanish
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 2022 · 4 years of data
10 citations
8 inspections
2 fines
$5.0K fined
Inspection Score
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.
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.
5 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #383 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 383rd 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: 88 out of 100. Letter grade B+. 5 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-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$5kvs $11.6k↓ 57% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Inspection citation rate (42% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
• Inspection citation rate (42% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (70% below)
• Citations per year (70% below)
• Inspections with citations (56% below)
Latest Inspection
May 30, 2024
Complaint
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 33 | This facility has 70% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (10 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 70% better Rank #123 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 123rd 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 2.5 | 8.3 | This facility has 70% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (2.5 vs. FL avg 8.3).↓ 70% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.3 | 1.3 | This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg Rank #545 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 545th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 26 | This facility has had 69% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (8 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 69% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 7 | 16 | This facility has 56% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (7 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 56% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 88% | 62% | This facility has 26 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (88% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 26% worse Rank #868 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 868th 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- April 15, 2024 routine inspection found five Class 3 deficiencies in resident care, staffing, and staff training, including elopement standards and HIV/AIDS training.
- August 1, 2023 complaint investigation cited one Class 3 and one severity 2 deficiency for resident care supervision and elopement standards.
- Initial licensure inspection on April 6, 2022 had no deficiencies, and some later complaint and standard inspection deficiencies were corrected.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
No pets allowed
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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6.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Apopka's city center to Sanctuary at Bear Lake's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.23 miles to nearest hospital (AdventHealth Altamonte Springs)
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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Florida
Sanctuary at Bear Lake is located in Apopka, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanctuary at Bear Lake
What languages are spoken at Sanctuary at Bear Lake?
The team at Sanctuary at Bear Lake speaks Creole, English, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Sanctuary at Bear Lake?
Sanctuary at Bear Lake is legally operated by Ssl Bear Lake Operating, LLC, and administered by Carrie M Vick.
Is Sanctuary at Bear Lake in a walkable area?
Sanctuary at Bear Lake has a walk score of 9. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Sanctuary at Bear Lake?
According to FL state health department records, Sanctuary at Bear Lake's license number is 13704.
When does Sanctuary at Bear Lake's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Sanctuary at Bear Lake's license expires on December 4, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Sanctuary at Bear Lake?
No, Sanctuary at Bear Lake has a no-pet policy.
What payment types does Sanctuary at Bear Lake accept?
Sanctuary at Bear Lake accepts VA.
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