Pricing ranges from
    $4,599 – 5,978/month

    Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care

    2450 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL 32778
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.96·(24)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive staff
    • Engaging activity program
    • Flexible visitation and family-integration policies
    • Quality dining with diabetic-friendly options
    • Assistance with Medicaid and benefits navigation
    • Small, family-like atmosphere
    • Clean, spacious living quarters
    • Accessible mobility support and resident outings
    • Hands-on, supportive administration

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • Sanitation and food-handling concerns
    • Inconsistent personal-care and grooming services
    • Facility maintenance and clutter-management issues
    • Weak family communication and documentation processes
    • Inconsistent staffing and supervision
    • Unclear licensing and regulatory-transparency
    • Variable activity availability and programming consistency
    • Inconsistent billing and administrative record-keeping
    • Limited parking and physical-access constraints

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of care at this assisted living and memory-care community. Many reviewers praise the staff for being compassionate, attentive, and family-oriented, and they describe a small, homelike environment with helpful, hands-on leadership. Positive comments highlight engaging activities, flexible visiting arrangements (including the ability to join residents for meals), diabetic-friendly dining options, and assistance navigating Medicaid or other benefits. Several reviewers also described clean, spacious living quarters and mobility support that enabled outings and a comfortable daily routine.

    At the same time, a number of operational concerns recur across reviews. The most prominent are inconsistent staff conduct and supervision: some families described respectful, caring interactions while others raised significant concerns about staff professionalism and responsiveness. Relatedly, reviewers raised sanitation and food-handling concerns and noted lapses in personal-care and grooming services, indicating variability in how basic care tasks are performed. These issues suggest inconsistent implementation of care protocols rather than uniformly poor care.

    Facility condition and operational administration are additional areas of divergence. Some families reported a well-kept environment and good meals, while others noted maintenance and clutter-management problems, ongoing renovations, and constrained parking. Administrative weaknesses were also cited: delays or gaps in communication with families, difficulty obtaining records and billing receipts, and inconsistent documentation. There are also comments questioning licensing transparency and regulatory compliance; these are serious, and prospective families should verify licensure and regulatory status directly.

    Overall, the community appears to offer strengths in resident engagement, family integration, and supportive leadership, particularly in cases where staffing and management are consistent. However, variability in staff performance, sanitation practices, personal-care delivery, facility upkeep, and administrative communication creates unpredictability in the resident experience. Prospective residents and families would be advised to tour the facility, observe meal service and care routines, review licensing and inspection records, ask about staffing ratios and supervision, and obtain written policies on incident notification, billing, and documentation before making a placement decision.

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    Location

    Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 2450 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL, 32778.

    About Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in Tavares, Florida, right by Lake Saunders, which makes for a peaceful setting for people looking for support as they age, and you'll notice that the views and the calm gardens really do make you feel more at ease. The place welcomes both cats and dogs, so if someone has a pet they love, that won't be a problem. There are sixty assisted living units, with choices for shared apartments, small functional studios, or single bedrooms, and some rooms have bay windows or French doors which lets in extra light. Some rooms have been updated, and they're all pretty spacious, and you get air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and your own bathroom. The staff at Somerset are on-site all day and all night, and there are emergency call systems in rooms, so if anything comes up, help is right there. There's nursing care for half the day and supervision at all hours, plus support for people who need help moving around, like those who need transfers from beds to wheelchairs, or those dealing with stroke or multiple sclerosis. People dealing with dementia get specialized memory care, with a focus on reducing confusion and keeping residents safe. Diabetic support, incontinence care, spoon-feeding, dressing, and ambulation services are all available, and residents get help with meals, medication, bathing, and more. There's a staff dietitian to help with special dietary needs, and meals are made from fresh ingredients and served daily, so you don't have to worry about grocery shopping and cooking. You'll see a lot of community spaces like a game room, library, movie theater, arts room, fitness and wellness areas, spa/sauna, greenhouse, and walking paths, along with a shared kitchen and cafe for a change of pace when it comes to food or socializing. The bathrooms and walkways don't have stairs to climb and there's parking right at the front, making it easy for residents and their families to visit and get around, and the grounds stay well-kept and clean. Activities happen each day, with music, games, resident-led programs, devotional sessions, trips, and even podcasts, and there's always something happening for people to do together in the communal areas, or outside where they can enjoy the lake and gardens. Somerset is known for its welcoming, family-focused feel, the staff tend to be described as helpful and kind, and folks say it feels a lot like a second home when they move in. Housekeeping, laundry, transportation, move-in help, and personal care are part of the services, along with extended congregate care and short or long-term stays, so people can come for as long as needed. Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care is a family-owned community, licensed as Assisted Living Facility #7472, and has earned some recognition like Best of Senior Living and Best of Senior Living All Star for their helpfulness and quality of care. They try to make each day a good one while giving seniors a comfortable, safe place to live with opportunities to stay active, social, and well-cared for.

    People often ask...

    Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,599 per month.

    Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 22 photos of Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2450 Dora Ave, Tavares, FL 32778.

    No, Somerset Assisted Living & Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    AHCA file number11910627
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity60 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    43

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    27

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    17 Sept 2026Complaint
    Concluded that deficiencies identified in a complaint investigation were corrected during a desk-review revisit on 2026-09-09.
    • A0003LICENSURE - CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (CHOW)
    23 Jul 2026Complaint
    Investigated a medication management issue; found that the MOR did not accurately match current physician orders for a resident and lacked documentation of a prescribed medication.
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    14 Jul 2026Standard
    Identified deficiencies in dementia-specific training for staff; required training hours and ongoing education were not completed or properly documented.
    • Class 3ZZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
    15 Dec 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint; an unannounced follow-up by desk review found deficiencies were corrected at the time of the review.
    15 Oct 2025Complaint
    Investigated and found that the facility did not submit the required Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to the local emergency management agency for the current year.
    • ZZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    09 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced complaint investigation.
    17 Aug 2022Standard
    Identified no deficiencies during a biennial re-licensure and complaint investigation.
    04 Aug 2022Complaint
    Confirmed a desk-review follow-up to a complaint investigation found earlier deficiencies corrected.
    17 May 2022Complaint
    Identified failures in reporting adverse incidents and in meeting residency criteria, including undocumented elopement events for residents.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
    24 Jan 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies at the time.
    12 Oct 2020Standard
    Observed an unannounced second revisit to a biennial re-licensure survey conducted on October 12, 2020. No deficiencies were identified.
    04 Sept 2020Standard
    Identified a deficiency in completing required health assessments and medical examinations for residents.
    12 Mar 2020Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to health assessments and resident contracts, including missing or incomplete medical examinations and required contract provisions.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    31 Aug 2019
    Identified that a generator safety monitoring visit occurred and no deficient practices were identified.
    27 Jun 2019Complaint
    Found that a complaint investigation conducted on June 27, 2019 found no deficiencies.
    13 Jun 2019Monitor
    Concluded an unannounced Emergency Power Plan monitoring survey found no deficiencies at the time of the visit.
    05 Nov 2018Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified during an unannounced complaint survey conducted on November 5, 2018.
    24 May 2018Standard
    Observed that a follow-up desk review found no deficiencies.
    03 Apr 2018Standard
    Identified deficiencies in resident contracts and emergency planning. The facility did not provide executed resident contracts to residents or their representatives and the Emergency Plan was not submitted for approval.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    22 Jan 2018Standard
    Identified no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    18 May 2017Complaint
    Reviewed a desk follow-up; a previously cited deficiency was cleared.
    20 Mar 2017Complaint
    Identified deficient training for staff who assist with medication self-administration; two staff lacked the required continuing education.
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    06 Mar 2017Complaint
    Reviewed a desk follow-up conducted on 3/6/2017 and found that previously cited deficiencies were cleared.
    04 Oct 2016Complaint
    Investigated a desk review following a complaint; the previously cited deficiencies were cleared.
    24 Jun 2016Complaint
    Identified missing admission contracts for two residents after a complaint investigation.
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    23 Mar 2016Standard
    Found no deficient practice and noted compliance after a follow-up survey conducted in June 2016.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    23 Mar 2016Standard
    Identified deficiencies included failure to ensure one resident remained appropriate for the program, missing informed consent in resident records, missing rate details in contracts, and insufficient staff training.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    21 Oct 2015Complaint
    Reviewed a desk follow-up after a complaint; the previously cited deficiency was cleared.
    27 Jul 2015Complaint
    Identified deficiencies included missing information in health assessments and missing daily living activity comments.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    15 May 2015Complaint
    Identified several deficiencies in staff training, resident contracts, medication management, and daily living support.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0028RESIDENT CARE - ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING
    • Class 3A0051MEDICATION - PILL ORGANIZERS
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
    • Class 3A0057MEDICATION - OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    21 Jan 2015Complaint
    Confirmed that a follow-up visit found no deficiencies and prior citations were cleared.
    01 Dec 2014Complaint
    Observed no deficiencies and found in compliance at the time.
    14 Oct 2014Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in resident care rights and facility procedures, staff record availability, adverse incident reporting, and background screening.
    01 May 2014Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in background screening, with one staff member lacking the required background check.
    • Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    01 May 2014Standard
    Identified deficiencies were corrected during a follow‑up visit.
    23 Apr 2014Complaint
    Identified that a desk review cleared a previously cited deficiency related to background screening.
    03 Mar 2014Complaint
    Identified deficiencies where required level II background screenings were not completed for staff.
    • Class 4AZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
    18 Feb 2014Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staff training and health clearance documentation, including missing in-service training and lack of medical clearance statements for several staff.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    22 Jan 2014Complaint
    Observed that a complaint survey conducted on January 22, 2014 found no licensure deficiencies.
    22 Jan 2013Expansion
    Identified deficiencies included lack of privacy for residents using portable bedside commodes and failure to provide linens and laundry services; some rooms were in disrepair and not ready for occupancy.
    27 Dec 2012Expansion
    Identified deficiencies in the environment, including missing furnishings for expansion and privacy issues for restroom use.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    06 Nov 2012Complaint
    Reviewed a complaint survey revisit; the previously cited deficiencies were found corrected on the day of the revisit.
    12 Sept 2012Complaint
    Observed deficiencies in resident supervision and in the documentation of residents' advance directives during a state licensure survey.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0076DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS (DNROS)

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