The Watermark at Vistawilla
Assisted living facility (ALF) in Winter Springs, Florida, licence 13189
1519 East SR 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708 · Seminole County
- Licence
- 13189, in review
- Licensed beds
- 99
- Medicaid waiver list
- No
- Specialty licences
- Standard licence only
- Deficiencies cited
- 39 (7 Class I or II)
- Fines
- $63,500
Does The Watermark at Vistawilla accept Medicaid?
No. The Watermark at Vistawilla isn't on AHCA's Medicaid waiver list and doesn't report Medicaid as a form of payment.
See every Florida ALF on the waiver list, or read how the Medicaid waiver for assisted living works.
Monthly cost at The Watermark at Vistawilla
AHCA doesn't collect prices, so the state record has no rate for The Watermark at Vistawilla. The CareScout Cost of Care Survey 2025 puts the Florida median at $5,610 a month for a private one-bedroom unit, against $6,200 for the US.
Ask for the written rates: what the base fee covers, what each level of care adds and how much notice you get before a rise. Our guide to the cost of assisted living in Florida covers the ways to pay.
Licence and the care it may give
| Licence detail | From the AHCA record |
|---|---|
| Licence number | 13189 |
| AHCA file number | 11969310 |
| Type | Assisted Living Facility |
| Status | In review |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| First licensed | November 13, 2017 |
| Current licence | September 17, 2024 to September 16, 2026 |
AHCA shows the licence as in review. Ask the facility why, and check the AHCA profile before you sign.
The Watermark at Vistawilla holds a standard ALF licence. That covers housing, meals and help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and taking medication, but not ongoing nursing care.
State inspections, complaints and fines
Florida inspectors cited The Watermark at Vistawilla for 39 deficiencies on the AHCA comparison record. Class I is the most serious, a risk of death or serious harm; Class IV is the least.
| Class | Cited |
|---|---|
| Class I (most serious) | 1 |
| Class II | 6 |
| Class III | 29 |
| Not classed | 3 |
The record also lists 11 complaints to AHCA and 16 sanctions with $63,500 in fines.
| Action | Started | Fine | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | March 13, 2026 | $500 | - |
| Fine | December 29, 2025 | $6,500 | - |
| Fine | December 8, 2025 | $5,000 | - |
| Fine | October 9, 2025 | $6,000 | - |
| Fine | November 26, 2024 | $500 | - |
| Fine | October 31, 2024 | $1,000 | - |
Beds and rooms
With 99 licensed beds, The Watermark at Vistawilla is larger than the typical ALF in Winter Springs, where the median is 16.
- Licensed beds
- 99
- Private beds
- 99
- Private rooms
- 99
- Shared rooms
- 0
Services The Watermark at Vistawilla reports to the state
The Watermark at Vistawilla reported these to AHCA. The state doesn't check them, so ask to see each one in person.
- Special programs
- Audiology, Massage Therapy/Spa, Memory Care, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
- Nurse availability
- Direct 24hr
- Activities
- Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies, Yoga
- Languages spoken
- English, French, Italian, Other, Russian, Spanish
- Payment accepted
- Insurance and/or HMO, VA
- Bed hold policy
- No
Who owns and runs The Watermark at Vistawilla
- Licensee
- Vistawilla ALF, LLC
- Administrator
- Chad E Carnes
- Management company
- Watermark Retirement Communities
Other assisted living near The Watermark at Vistawilla
- M J Pavilion Nectarway Inc2289 Nectar Wy, Oviedo 32765
- M J Pavillion Inc728 South Endeavour Dr, Winter Springs 32708
- Lutheran Haven Extended Congregate Care, LLC2035 W State Road 426, Oviedo 32765
- Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC445 Alexandria Blvd, Oviedo 32765
- Ansley Court & Cottage Oviedo, LLC355 Alafaya Woods Blvd, Oviedo 32765
See also all assisted living in Winter Springs.
Florida rules that apply here
AHCA licenses and inspects every assisted living facility in Florida under Chapter 429 of the Florida Statutes and rule chapter 59A-36. Those rules set who a home may admit, the staff training it needs, how it helps with medication and the 45 days' notice it must give before a discharge.
Our plain guide to Florida assisted living regulations walks through each one, and how to complain to AHCA if something goes wrong.
Is this your facility?
If you run The Watermark at Vistawilla, email contact@assistedlivingaccess.com from your work address. We can add your own rates, photos and contact details next to the state record, or take the listing down.
Questions about The Watermark at Vistawilla
Does The Watermark at Vistawilla accept Medicaid?
No, it isn't on the waiver list.
How many residents is The Watermark at Vistawilla licensed for?
99 residents, its licensed bed count.
What did Florida inspectors find at The Watermark at Vistawilla?
39 cited, 1 Class I and 6 Class II.
Who owns The Watermark at Vistawilla?
The licensee is Vistawilla ALF, LLC.
From the state record: Florida AHCA FloridaHealthFinder facility profile and the AHCA assisted living facility comparison.