Villa Rio Vista

Care Home & Assisted Living · Broward County, FL

1115 Se 6Th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 View map

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Villa Rio Vista accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

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Villa Rio Vista accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Workers Compensation.

Overview of Villa Rio Vista

Ideally situated in the charming residential area of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Villa Rio Vista is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living. With different levels of care provided, residents receive the right care and assistance from a kind and highly skilled team that attends to their special needs around the clock. Providing care for over 30 years, the community strives to listen to residents to understand their needs and preferences better.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and socially engaged with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are also served for residents to have the finest dining experience. The community is ideal for those looking to make the most out of their best years with its comprehensive care and purposely designed amenities.

50-bed community

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

Walk Score: 85 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJune 23, 2025

ExpirationJune 22, 2027

CountyBroward

License Number5143

Villa Rio Vista is legally operated by Happy Retirement, Inc., and administrated by Alex Gheorghiu.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Staffing

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

Creole English Korean Russian Spanish

Activities in this home

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

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: 2-story

Housekeeping Services

Recreational Activities

Types of Care at Villa Rio Vista

Care Home Assisted Living

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 48 citations 31 inspections 5 fines $3.0K fined

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

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$3k
vs $11.6k
↓ 74% lower than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).

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 2013 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection August 18, 2025 Other

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.	48	33	This facility has 45% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (48 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 45% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2013.	3.7	2.5	This facility has 48% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.7 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 48% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1.5	1.3	This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.5 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 15% worse

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.	31	26	This facility has 19% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 19% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	21	16	This facility has 31% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (21 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	68%	62%	This facility has 6 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (68% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 6% worse

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

VILLA RIO VISTA was inspected on 2025-08-18, with no deficiencies cited. Over a reporting period spanning from 2013-03-26 to 2025-08-18, the facility underwent 30 inspections, with 17 complaint-driven, 12 standard, and 1 unknown type of inspection. Notably, all 30 inspections resulted in deficiencies being identified, totaling 47 line items across various categories. Common themes included building maintenance/physical plant, records/documentation, resident care/rights, dietary/food service, and emergency planning issues. The facility has demonstrated improvement, with a notable correction from previous deficiencies cited to no deficiencies found during the latest inspection.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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1.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Fort Lauderdale's city center to Villa Rio Vista'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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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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What neighborhood is Villa Rio Vista in?

Villa Rio Vista is in the Rio Vista neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale.

What languages are spoken at Villa Rio Vista?

The team at Villa Rio Vista speaks Creole, English, Korean, Russian, and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Villa Rio Vista?

The legal owner and operator of Villa Rio Vista is Happy Retirement, Inc..

Is Villa Rio Vista in a walkable area?

Villa Rio Vista has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Villa Rio Vista?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Rio Vista's license number is 5143.

When does Villa Rio Vista's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Villa Rio Vista's license expires on June 22, 2027.

What payment types does Villa Rio Vista accept?

Villa Rio Vista accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, Other, VA, and Workers Compensation.

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