Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility

    4805 E Lake Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708
    • Assisted Living

    Small, home-like attentive dementia care

    I'm very pleased with this small, 16-resident, home-like facility - owners live on-site (they're RNs), the staff (including Melissa) are warm, attentive and truly put residents first, and care is high-quality and capable even for dementia or vision loss. It's clean, peaceful and affordable, with excellent food and outings; I'd recommend it to families seeking personable, relationship-focused care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.86·(22)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Small, intimate facility (16 residents max)
    • Clean environment
    • Home-like, cozy atmosphere
    • Family-like, relationship-focused care
    • Experienced and compassionate staff
    • Attentive and resident-first caregiving
    • Professional, well-trained staff
    • Capable care for dementia and blindness
    • Owner on-site and involved
    • Residents well cared for; safety and peace of mind
    • Welcoming, respectful, heartfelt staff
    • High-quality / top-tier assisted living
    • Good room setup and furniture
    • Good food / dining satisfaction
    • Consistently highly recommended by families

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Citrus Garden ALF are overwhelmingly positive and consistent. Across multiple independent summaries, reviewers repeatedly emphasize a small, home-like environment staffed by caring, experienced professionals. Families and reviewers highlight both the quality of hands-on care and the atmosphere of the facility, indicating high satisfaction and frequent recommendations.

    Care quality and clinical capabilities: Reviewers describe the care as attentive, resident-first, and capable of handling higher-need situations, specifically noting experience with dementia and blindness. The language used—"exceptional care," "top-notch staff," and "residents well taken care of"—indicates trust in the staff's clinical competence and reliability. Several comments explicitly state that families sleep well at night because of the dependable care, which points to consistent performance and peace of mind for relatives.

    Staff, relationships, and management: A dominant theme is the staff dynamic: compassionate, professional, relationship-focused, and genuinely invested in residents' wellbeing. Multiple summaries call out the owners as "awesome," "caring," and present on-site, which reinforces a perception of engaged management. The small size (16 residents) supports a family-like approach and allows staff to form close, personalized relationships with residents. Reviewers use strong positive descriptors—"warm," "attentive," "heartfelt," "wonderful," and "love residents"—suggesting both emotional warmth and professionalism coexist in the caregiving team.

    Facilities and environment: The facility is repeatedly described as clean, peaceful, and homelike with good furniture and room setup. Words like "cozy," "home-style," and "intimate" recur, painting a picture of a residential setting rather than an institutional one. The small capacity is framed positively in the reviews, emphasizing personalized attention and a welcoming atmosphere.

    Dining and extras: Although fewer reviews touch on dining specifics, those that do report good food and overall satisfaction with meals. There is limited direct mention of activities, programming, or specialized therapy offerings in the provided summaries; the dominant focus is on direct caregiving, environment, and staff/resident relationships.

    Patterns, reputation, and recommendation: The reviews form a consistent pattern of high praise—"highly recommend," "premier ALF," "best care home in Central Florida," and similar superlatives appear multiple times. Families emphasize both objective elements (cleanliness, staff training) and subjective elements (warmth, heartfelt care), contributing to a strong, favorable reputation. No negative aspects are reported in the supplied summaries; the absence of criticism across these summaries is notable and suggests consistently positive experiences among reviewers.

    Notable limitations in the dataset: The provided summaries are uniformly positive and concentrated on staff quality and atmosphere; they contain little specific detail about activities, medical staffing levels, staffing ratios, billing, admissions processes, or long-term care transitions. If a more balanced assessment is desired, soliciting reviews that address those specific operational or programmatic areas would be recommended.

    Conclusion: Based on the summaries provided, Citrus Garden ALF is perceived as a small, well-run assisted living with a home-like environment, highly compassionate and professional staff, engaged ownership, and reliable care—able to meet needs including dementia and visual impairment. Families consistently report satisfaction and recommend the facility, with cleanliness, personalized attention, and peace of mind being the most frequently cited strengths.

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    Location

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    Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility is located at 4805 E Lake Dr, Winter Springs, FL, 32708.

    About Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility

    Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility is a residential care home located in Winter Springs, Florida, dedicated to providing seniors with a comfortable, supportive, and engaging environment. The community places a strong emphasis on ensuring that residents enjoy nutritious meals, understanding that dining is a key component of both health and happiness in senior living. Chefs and meal planners at Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility are committed to creating dishes that offer the right balance of essential vitamins and minerals, using quality ingredients to make sure each meal is not only nutritious but also delicious and satisfying. Mealtimes become an anticipated highlight of each day, aimed at bringing comfort and joy to every resident.

    Social, physical, mental, and emotional engagement are integral to daily life at Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility. The community is devoted to providing a diverse range of engaging activities designed to foster a sense of belonging and well-being among residents. These activities are thoughtfully curated to address the needs and interests of seniors, allowing them to connect with one another, participate in meaningful experiences, and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle. Whether it's crafts, gentle exercise, games, or group social events, every effort is made to ensure that life at Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility is vibrant, interesting, and tailored to the preferences and abilities of its residents.

    The friendly and caring staff at Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility form the heart of the community. They are recognized for their joyful, kind, and helpful approach, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents, visitors, and team members alike feel valued and respected. This culture of friendliness permeates every aspect of daily life, fostering a sense of safety, trust, and community that is truly special. Every member of the team is dedicated to supporting residents as they navigate their daily routines, offering assistance with the activities of daily living while encouraging independence and dignity.

    Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility operates as a residential care home, providing individualized assistance while also emphasizing personal choice and flexibility. Residents benefit from an attentive environment where their needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Enhanced by quality dining, a wide array of activities, and a commitment to warmth and friendliness, Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility strives to offer a senior living experience that is both enriching and reassuring. The community invites seniors to discover a place where care, companionship, and comfort are part of everyday life.

    People often ask...

    Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,467 per month.

    Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility offers assisted living and board and care.

    There are 7 photos of Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 4805 E Lake Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708.

    No, Citrus Garden Assisted Living Facility 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.

    License number11964459
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity16 residents
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    Inspection Reports

    27

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    11

    Complaints

    13

    Years

    15 Jan 2026Standard
    Investigated the re-licensure process and found a deficiency corrected during the desk review.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    29 Sept 2025Standard
    Identified deficiencies in recordkeeping and documentation policies, including failure to maintain and provide access to required records and logs.
    • A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    15 Jul 2025Standard
    Identified several deficiencies including improper log entries, incomplete emergency planning documentation, and issues with records and admission materials related to licensing requirements.
    • ZZ000INITIAL COMMENTS
    • A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    19 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigative findings showed multiple deficiencies in health assessments, resident documentation, contracts, elopement prevention, and daily care processes.
    • Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS
    03 Jun 2025Standard
    Found deficiencies in admission criteria and continued residency requirements, and in maintaining resident records for the facility.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    28 Jan 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after a follow-up visit. No deficiencies cited.
    05 Dec 2024Complaint
    Found deficiencies in staff records and related procedures, including missing job descriptions, drills participation documentation, and required personnel records; one deficiency remained uncorrected.
    • A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    23 Oct 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in resident supervision and in maintaining staff records during the licensing process.
    • Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    23 Oct 2024Monitor
    Found no deficiencies after a generator monitoring revisit conducted in Winter Springs on 2024-10-23.
    07 Aug 2024Monitor
    Found deficiencies in emergency management planning due to failure to obtain an annual approved comprehensive emergency management plan.
    • Class 3CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    18 May 2023Standard
    Concluded no deficiencies were found during a re-licensure and complaint survey conducted on 2023-05-18.
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    15 Jul 2021Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    25 May 2021Standard
    Found no deficiencies. A re-licensure survey, including infection control and generator monitoring, was conducted.
    18 Mar 2020
    Found no deficiencies.
    09 Jul 2019Standard
    Found no deficiencies after a revisit survey conducted on 7/9/2019.
    21 May 2019Standard
    Identified a deficiency in the physical environment due to holes in carpet and exposed nails creating a hazard. Findings were confirmed with the administrator during the visit.
    19 Mar 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the revisit.
    07 Feb 2019Standard
    Identified deficiencies in food service, resident records, emergency planning, and the living environment.
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    25 Jan 2019Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in supervision of a resident at risk for elopement and in background screening attestations.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • Class 3CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    23 Jan 2019Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during an unannounced monitoring visit related to emergency environmental control planning.
    27 Dec 2016Standard
    Found no deficiencies noted during the licensure survey.
    16 Feb 2015Standard
    Found no deficiencies.
    01 May 2014Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    06 Aug 2013Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies identified during the August 6, 2013 complaint survey; the complaint was not substantiated.
    06 Aug 2013Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the revisit; previously cited issues were corrected on the day of the revisit.
    13 Jun 2013Complaint
    Determined that supervision was inadequate and a resident with elopement history did not have proper identification on their person.
    • Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    17 Jan 2013Standard
    Conducted a biennial relicensure survey and found no deficiencies.

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