The Watermark at Vistawilla
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Orange County, FL
The Watermark at Vistawilla
Memory Care, Assisted Living & Respite Care · Orange County, FL
The Watermark at Vistawilla accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Pamper yourself with a vacation-like retirement in the idyllic senior living community of The Watermark at Vistawilla in East State Road 434, Winter Springs, FL, offering assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays. Featuring snug and well-built residences in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors enjoy unparalleled relaxation and security. Keep peace of mind and strive to achieve your full potential with round-the-clock care and support from a competent and well-trained team.
The Watermark at Vistawilla fosters a bright and friendly environment to ensure seniors can interact with friends and create meaningful moments together. Striving to keep seniors happy and active, the community conducts exciting activities and stimulating programs for an enhanced quality of life. Indulge in delectable and nutritious meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. With its ethereal setting and tranquil spaces, The Watermark at Wistavilla is great for seniors seeking comfort and luxury in their best years.
99-bed community Rank #473 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 473rd out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 16 / 100 Rank #1159 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1159th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusLicensed
IssuanceSeptember 17, 2024
ExpirationSeptember 16, 2026
CountySeminole
License Number13189
The Watermark at Vistawilla is legally operated by Vistawilla Alf, Llc, and administrated by Chad E Carnes.
Management CompanyAGEWELL SOLVERE
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
99 units
Total beds
99 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
French
Italian
Other
Russian
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 2019 · 7 years of data
68 citations
51 inspections
17 fines
$73.3K 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.
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.
20 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #825 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 825th out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below 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-
17vs 5 avg↑ 240% higher than FL avg
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$73.3kvs $11.6k↑ 530% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 7 years (since 2019).
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 2019 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (106% above)
• Citations per year (106% above)
• Total inspections (96% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (32% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (106% above)
• Citations per year (106% above)
• Total inspections (96% above)
• Inspections with citations (163% above)
• Inspection citation rate (32% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
October 29, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 68 | 33 | This facility has 106% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 106% worse Rank #818 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 818th 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. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2019.
| 9.7 | 4.7 | This facility has 106% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (9.7 vs. FL avg 4.7).↑ 106% worse |
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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 #557 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 557th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 51 | 26 | This facility has 96% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (51 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 96% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 42 | 16 | This facility has 163% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 163% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 82% | 62% | This facility has 20 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (82% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 20% worse Rank #845 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 845th 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 17, 2025, cited one deficiency related to physical plant safety.
- Deficiencies over time have focused mainly on resident care supervision and medication management, with recurring training and documentation issues.
- Several inspections since 2020 found multiple Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies, including resident care rights, staffing, and emergency plan approval.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
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
- Yoga
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17.7 miles from city center
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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FL AVG
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Rank
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FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#845 / 919 | 68
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FL AVG
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#818 / 919 | 1.3
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Watermark at Vistawilla
What neighborhood is The Watermark at Vistawilla in?
The Watermark at Vistawilla is in the Winter Springs neighborhood of Winter Springs.
What languages are spoken at The Watermark at Vistawilla?
The team at The Watermark at Vistawilla speaks English, French, Italian, Other, Russian, and Spanish.
Who is the owner of The Watermark at Vistawilla?
The legal owner and operator of The Watermark at Vistawilla is Vistawilla Alf, Llc.
Is The Watermark at Vistawilla in a walkable area?
The Watermark at Vistawilla has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of The Watermark at Vistawilla?
According to FL state health department records, The Watermark at Vistawilla's license number is 13189.
When does The Watermark at Vistawilla's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, The Watermark at Vistawilla's license expires on September 16, 2026.
What payment types does The Watermark at Vistawilla accept?
The Watermark at Vistawilla accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicare, and VA.
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