Avante at Mt Dora

    3050 Brown Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757
    • Skilled Nursing

    Top notch rehab, caring staff

    I was very satisfied with my rehab stay. The physical therapy team was top-notch and motivated-I made noticeable progress with aggressive, 7-day therapy and clear discharge planning. Nursing and CNA staff were attentive, caring and responsive; communication was strong. The facility was clean, well-kept and had pleasant amenities and activities-overall a very positive, care-focused experience.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    3.14·(36)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, dedicated nursing and CNA teams
    • Strong, effective physical and occupational therapy
    • Rehab-focused environment with intensive therapy options
    • Seven-day therapy program availability
    • Active resident activities and programming (bingo, library, games)
    • Clean, modernized interior and private-room options
    • Friendly, accessible front office and case management
    • Pleasant dining room and attentive meal-service presentation
    • Quiet, peaceful atmosphere in many units
    • Clear discharge planning and care coordination

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and staffing levels
    • Variable medication-administration processes
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in rooms and common areas
    • Inconsistent food quality and meal satisfaction
    • Variability in staff conduct and professionalism
    • Gaps in family communication and administrative responsiveness
    • Variable continuity of rehabilitation and personal-care services
    • Ongoing construction and dated exterior areas affecting appearance

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewers describe a facility with clear strengths in rehabilitation and many aspects of clinical care, paired with recurring operational inconsistencies. A sizable number of accounts praise the therapy teams as effective, motivated, and frequently available (including seven-day therapy), and several families credited therapy with noticeable functional improvements. Nursing and CNA staff are often characterized as caring, attentive, and resident-focused; case management and front-desk staff are also frequently noted for helpfulness and clear discharge planning. Activities programming (library, bingo, games and social engagement) and a pleasant interior environment, including modernized rooms and an inviting foyer, are commonly mentioned as positive features.

    At the same time, the reviews reveal a pattern of variability in day-to-day operations. Multiple accounts point to inconsistent responsiveness from staff—delays in responding to call lights and bathroom assistance, unanswered phones, and perceptions of insufficient staffing levels at certain times. Medication administration and other clinical processes are described as uneven across stays, which families identified as a significant operational weakness. Communication with administration and follow-up on family concerns is inconsistent: some reviewers praised quick resolution by case managers, while others described difficulty getting timely replies from leadership.

    Dining and housekeeping impressions are mixed. Some residents and families praised the menu, dining atmosphere, and attentive meal service, while others reported dissatisfaction with meal quality and delivery. Cleanliness and pest-control emerge as specific sanitation concerns for several reviewers: some noted odor issues, pest-control problems, and inconsistent housekeeping standards in rooms and common areas. These sanitation-related items appear alongside otherwise positive descriptions of a well-kept interior and ongoing renovation efforts; reviewers also noted a dated exterior and active construction, which may influence overall impressions.

    Overall, the facility presents a polarized profile: strong rehabilitation services, engaged therapy staff, and many caring clinical personnel coexist with operational weaknesses in responsiveness, medication processes, sanitation consistency, and communication. Prospective residents and families who prioritize intensive therapy and an active activities program may find this facility well aligned with their goals, but those for whom consistent day-to-day nursing responsiveness, strict medication controls, or flawless housekeeping are critical should seek specific assurances. When evaluating this community in person, ask about staffing ratios, medication-administration protocols, pest-control and housekeeping schedules, the scope and scheduling of therapy services, and how administrative complaints are documented and resolved to better gauge whether the facility’s strengths match your needs and whether the variability noted by reviewers has been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Avante at Mt Dora is located at 3050 Brown Ave, Mount Dora, FL, 32757.

    About Avante at Mt Dora

    Avante At Mt Dora sits at 3050 Brown Ave in Mount Dora, Florida, with 116 certified beds, open for appointments by call, and the staff mainly speak English, although the place has bilingual staff as well, so you won't have much trouble with communication, and you'll find a licensed skilled nursing facility with both skilled nursing and assisted living services, and the center's got a skilled nursing license (SNF#1359061) plus a 4-star CMS rating and joint JAHCO accreditation, so the care here tries to meet good standards, with a property management team running things but without listed details on who exactly holds managerial control, though you'll notice Thomas McDaniel as Administrator and Lyon Juliette as Director of Nursing. The facility is part of the larger Avante Centers network and takes folks for short-term rehab, long-term care, outpatient rehab, respite care, and memory care, plus hospice, telemedicine, and case management too, and if family or friends want to visit regularly, the staff welcomes it, hoping it helps with recovery.

    Now, the facility runs 24 hours, every day of the week, and has staff nurse hours per resident per day at 3.69, which gives a steady rate of care, but if you look at inspection records you'll see some trouble spots: Avante At Mt Dora picked up ten deficiencies in inspection reports, including issues with food not coming from approved sources and not following dietary storage, preparation, and service standards (Nutrition and Dietary F0812), failing to post nursing staff information each day as required (Nursing and Physician Services F0732), and problems with keeping respiratory care safe and appropriate (Quality of Life and Care F0695), plus there's an infection-related deficiency documented, all reported in a July 11, 2024 inspection, so it's important to take note of these when looking at care quality.

    As for health services, the place specializes in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and both long-term and short-term recovery for a broad range of needs: burn and pressure ulcer care, dermatology, hemodialysis support, ostomy care, pain management, podiatry, beauty salon and barbershop, coma management, dental services, enterostomal care, oncology, wound care, tube feeding, urinary catheterization, oxygen therapy, peritoneal dialysis, total parenteral nutrition, palliative care, IV medication, cardiac care, pulmonary rehab, orthopedic rehab, neurological rehabilitation, trach and apnea monitoring, BIPAP/CIPAP, colostomy care, gastroenterology support, psychological and psychiatric services, vision services, bariatric care, restorative nursing, life vest, and support with end-of-life and hospice services too, and if someone needs memory care for dementia, the team provides that, as well as physical, speech, and occupational therapies run by licensed therapists, and a collaborative care team that includes medical doctors, nurses, dieticians, case managers, social workers, and more, all working together.

    People find help for day-to-day needs with recreational activities that get residents involved physically and socially, educational exercises, and regular events to break up the day, and the kitchen prepares all meals in-house under a gourmet chef to try and meet nutritional needs for healing, and there's even nutrition and wellness coaching available for those who want it. The campus offers air-fluidized bed therapy and special wound care for challenging health concerns, plus dialysis, respiratory care, coma management, dental, beauty services, housekeeping, laundry, and even COVID-19 care. Rehabilitation covers both inpatient and outpatient therapy so folks can recover from surgery, stroke, cardiac, or neuro injury using state-of-the-art equipment. The place partners with local hospitals, including being a preferred provider with Advent Health Waterman Hospital and several Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), and it's noted for having one of the lowest rehospitalization rates among competitors.

    Avante At Mt Dora encourages steady visits from loved ones, keeping everyone in the care circle up to date, and offers support groups for families, regular case management, and plenty of opportunities for socializing and comfort, all wrapped up in a warm environment meant to help with recovery and daily living, and while no place is perfect, this facility aims to provide many types of support for seniors with simple, direct care options and a broad team, making the most of what they're equipped to do.

    People often ask...

    Avante at Mt Dora offers skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 3050 Brown Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757.

    No, Avante at Mt Dora 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.

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