Villa Rio Vista
Villa Rio Vista
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 Rank #769 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 769th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 85 / 100 Rank #67 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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
Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Creole
English
Korean
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 2013 · 13 years of data
48 citations
31 inspections
5 fines
$3.0K 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.
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.
6 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #626 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 626th 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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. Inspection score: 77 out of 100. Letter grade C+. 6 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-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$3kvs $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
6 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (45% above)
• Citations per year (48% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Total inspections (19% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (45% above)
• Citations per year (48% above)
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Total inspections (19% above)
• Inspections with citations (31% above)
• Inspection citation rate (10% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection
August 18, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 Rank #711 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 711th 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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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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 |
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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 Rank #695 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 695th 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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in 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.
| 31 | 26 | This facility has 19% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 19% worse |
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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 |
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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 Rank #666 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 666th 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. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on August 18, 2025, found no deficiencies.
- The facility had recurring Class 3 deficiencies over the years mainly in medication assistance, resident care rights, and food service responsibilities.
- The January 25, 2019 inspection cited seven deficiencies including Class 4 issues in admissions, staffing, training, food service, and background screening.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Housekeeping Services
Recreational Activities
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
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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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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Villa Rio Vista is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Villa Rio Vista
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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