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Watercrest Spanish Springs
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lady Lake, FL
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Watercrest Spanish Springs

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Lady Lake, FL
930 Alverez Ave, Lady Lake, FL 32159 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Watercrest Spanish Springs

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Watercrest Spanish Springs is a captivating assisted living community with memory care services. Located in the charming Villages in central Florida, this luxurious residence offers a tailored senior living experience that surpasses expectations. Elevating senior living as a whole, Watercrest Spanish Springs provides a range of cultural programs, outings, and activities that enrich the lives of residents. If you’re seeking a refined and posh lifestyle, this is the perfect place to be.

Indulge in salon services that promote well-being, complemented by the reassurance of 24-hour staffing to ensure round-the-clock care and support. Watercrest Spanish Springs goes above and beyond, offering move-in coordination, preventive health screenings, therapy offerings, and a comprehensive array of services designed to meet the specific needs of dementia patients. The distinct outdoor spaces add character to the community and perfectly capture the vibrant Florida vibe, providing a stylish and engaging atmosphere.

 

Assisted Living Facility # 12833
Facility Direct Line (352) 604-3201
Facility Direct Line (352) 604-3201 spanishsprings@watercrestseniorliving.com
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Bed community size
100-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 38 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceApril 1, 2025
ExpirationSeptember 9, 2027
CountyLake
License Number12833
RCFE Number12833

Ownership & Operating Entity

Watercrest Spanish Springs is legally operated by PX SHS Spanish Springs Operator, LLC, and administered by Shana Gresh.

Management CompanyWATERCREST COMMUNITY MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
100 units
Total beds
100 units

Staffing

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

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Salon
Housekeeping
Wi-Fi
Specific ProgramsSignature Program Offerings

Pricing & Financial Information

Assisted Living from$5,595 per month
Memory Care from$6,595 per month

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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 2016 · 10 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 13 citations 15 inspections
Inspection Score Info 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.

13 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection score: 96 out of 100. Letter grade A. 13 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Info Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $0
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 100% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 10 years (since 2016).

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2016 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (61% below)
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (15% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1333 This facility has 61% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (13 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 61% better Rank #170 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 170th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 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 #50 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 50th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1526 This facility has had 42% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (15 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 42% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 816 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 53%62% This facility has 9 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (53% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 9% better Rank #379 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 379th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: 3-story

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Fitness and Recreation

Managed by Kathy Wiederhold

Executive Director – Spanish Springs, FL

Activities in this home

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

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Watercrest Spanish Springs

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lady Lake's city center to Watercrest Spanish Springs's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.11 miles to nearest hospital (UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Lady Lake

Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Harborchase of Villages Crossing
AL
MC
Lady Lake135No-Cht Harborchase Trs Tenant Corp
78
Facility 78
FL AVG 83
Rank #638 / 901
44
48%
Facility 48%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #309 / 906
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 33
Rank #662 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$11,750Marna L Topping-
Lady Lake Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Lady Lake115No 14 Lady Lake Fl Opco LLC9040
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #379 / 906
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 33
Rank #518 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit$2,000Kenneth Ragan-
Watercrest Spanish Springs
AL
MC
RC
Lady Lake (Spanish Springs)100Yes 38 Px Shs Spanish Springs Operator, LLC9615
53%
Facility 53%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #379 / 906
13
Facility 13
FL AVG 33
Rank #170 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit-Shana GreshSuite
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Watercrest Spanish Springs is located in Lady Lake, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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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).
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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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Watercrest Spanish Springs

What neighborhood is Watercrest Spanish Springs in?

Watercrest Spanish Springs is in the Spanish Springs neighborhood of Lady Lake.

What languages are spoken at Watercrest Spanish Springs?

The team at Watercrest Spanish Springs speaks English.

Who is the owner of Watercrest Spanish Springs?

Watercrest Spanish Springs is legally operated by PX SHS Spanish Springs Operator, LLC, and administered by Shana Gresh.

Is Watercrest Spanish Springs in a walkable area?

Watercrest Spanish Springs has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Watercrest Spanish Springs?

According to FL state health department records, Watercrest Spanish Springs's license number is 12833.

When does Watercrest Spanish Springs's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Watercrest Spanish Springs's license expires on September 9, 2027.

Does Watercrest Spanish Springs have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Watercrest Spanish Springs on this page.

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