Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Overview of Vista Lake Senior Living Center

Vista Lake in Leesburg combines assisted living and memory care services into a vibrant residential lifestyle focused on receiving world-class hospitality. The retirement home promotes a youthful and energetic atmosphere for its residents while taking care of the minor and major tasks of daily living; this way, seniors can continue to enjoy and fulfill their interests and needs.
Vista Lake aims to build a habit of working towards the wellness of its residents in a positive and friendly spirit. The senior living community’s services and amenities offer opportunities and inspiration that promote a continuum of growth. These include weekly housekeeping and laundry, outings and activities, delicious and nutritious meals daily, and specialized programs performed by in-house caregivers or on-call nurses.

(352) 728-6666

60-bed community

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

Walk Score: 29 / 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

IssuanceAugust 28, 2024

ExpirationAugust 27, 2026

CountyLake

License Number8882

Vista Lake Senior Living Center is legally operated by Vista Lake Alf Llc, and administrated by Latisha Hutto.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Private

60 units

Total beds

60 units

Staffing

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

English Spanish

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 23 citations 27 inspections 4 fines $2.3K fined

Inspection Score

6 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

Fines Total number of fines issued.
4
vs 5 avg
↓ 20% fewer than FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$2.3k
vs $11.6k
↓ 81% 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 January 7, 2025 Complaint Investigation

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.	23	33	This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (23 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 30% better Rank #360 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 360th 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 2013.	1.8	2.5	This facility has 28% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.8 vs. FL avg 2.5).↓ 28% 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.	27	26	This facility has 4% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (27 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 4% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	12	16	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (12 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	44%	62%	This facility has 18 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 18% better Rank #282 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 282nd 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 January 7, 2025 found no deficiencies during a standard survey.
A single deficiency for medication assistance with self-administration was cited on November 20, 2023, but no other deficiencies appeared in recent complaint investigations.
Past inspections showed repeated medication-related deficiencies and staffing issues, including three deficiencies on October 9, 2015 involving admissions, medication OTC products, and staff training.

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Activities in this home

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

1.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Leesburg's city center to Vista Lake Senior Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.32 miles to nearest hospital (Publix Pharmacy at Shoppes of Lake Village)

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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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Vista Lake Senior Living Center	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Leesburg	60 Facility 60 FL AVG 90 Rank #698 / 1073	No	29 Facility 29 FL AVG 40 Rank #932 / 1485	Vista Lake Alf LLC	27	44.4% Facility 44.4% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #282 / 919	23 Facility 23 FL AVG 33 Rank #360 / 919	0.9 Facility 0.9 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #64 / 919	For-Profit	$2,250	Latisha Hutto	Studio / 1 Bed	-
Mayfield Retirement Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Leesburg	49 Facility 49 FL AVG 90 Rank #786 / 1073	No	20 Facility 20 FL AVG 40 Rank #1084 / 1485	Mayfield Retirement Center	14	35.7% Facility 35.7% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #180 / 919	19 Facility 19 FL AVG 33 Rank #289 / 919	1.4 Facility 1.4 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #633 / 919	For-Profit	$1,000	Kathy Lolly	-	A-
Vista Lake Memory Care	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Leesburg	40 Facility 40 FL AVG 90 Rank #811 / 1073	No	74 Facility 74 FL AVG 40 Rank #164 / 1485	Vista Lake Mc LLC	21	57.1% Facility 57.1% FL AVG 61.5% Rank #470 / 919	20 Facility 20 FL AVG 33 Rank #301 / 919	1.0 Facility 1.0 FL AVG 1.3 Rank #167 / 919	For-Profit	$750	Latisha Hutto	-	-

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What languages are spoken at Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

The team at Vista Lake Senior Living Center speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

The legal owner and operator of Vista Lake Senior Living Center is Vista Lake Alf Llc.

Is Vista Lake Senior Living Center in a walkable area?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Vista Lake Senior Living Center?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license number is 8882.

When does Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Vista Lake Senior Living Center's license expires on August 27, 2026.

What payment types does Vista Lake Senior Living Center accept?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center accepts Medicaid and Other.

Does Vista Lake Senior Living Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Vista Lake Senior Living Center is registered as a for-profit in FL.

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