Alto Clermont (Clermont, Lake County) is one of the larger assisted living facilities in the Orlando region: 150 licensed beds, AHCA license #12546, first licensed 2026.
Is Alto Clermont licensed in Florida?
Yes. Alto Clermont holds AHCA license #12546 with status Provisional as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to January 20, 2027. "Provisional" is AHCA's label for a license with a pending review or legal matter, so ask the facility what is pending.
| Agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Assisted living facility — Chapter 429, Part I, Florida Statutes |
| AHCA license # | 12546 |
| License status | Provisional |
| Licensed beds | 150 |
| First licensed | January 20, 2026 |
| Current license period | January 21, 2026 – January 20, 2027 |
| Specialty licenses | None — standard license |
| Medicaid programs on AHCA profile | Assisted Living Waiver |
| Licensee of record | Cref4 Clermont Lodge Owner LLC |
| Ownership type | For-Profit |
| Address | 1601 Hooks St, Clermont, FL 34711 |
| Phone | (352) 241-7960 |
| County | Lake County |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 5 final order(s) on the AHCA profile |
State records: AHCA profile on FloridaHealthFinder · AHCA inspection reports & final orders
What specialty licenses does Alto Clermont hold?
Alto Clermont holds a standard assisted living license; its AHCA profile shows no ECC, LNS or LMH specialty license.
That matters if needs rise: a standard-license ALF must discharge a resident who needs care beyond its license, such as ongoing nursing. Ask how the community handles a decline and where residents usually move next.
It also reports a Memory Care program to AHCA. Ask for the written dementia-care disclosure (s. 429.178, F.S.), the secured-unit staffing ratio at night and staff training hours.
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Alto Clermont?
AHCA's profile for Alto Clermont lists 5 final orders totaling $17,000 in fines (3 survey, 2 reporting); 0 were initiated in the last three years.
| Initiated | Action | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| May 2, 2018 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| March 6, 2018 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
| January 29, 2018 | Fine | Reporting | $500 |
| May 19, 2016 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
Read the survey-by-survey history on AHCA's inspection page before you tour.
AHCA also records 2 change(s) of ownership, most recently January 21, 2026. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.
Where is Alto Clermont and what is nearby?
Alto Clermont is in Clermont, Lake County, outside the 15 core cities we profile but inside the five-county Orlando region.
Families there usually compare it with options in nearby cities; the assisted living facilities directory filters by city.
What does assisted living cost near Alto Clermont?
AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Alto Clermont; across the Clermont area, assisted living typically runs $3,400–$5,400/month in 2026.
Usually included: housing, three meals daily, 24/7 awake staff, housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, social and wellness programming, and a basic care plan. Often billed separately: medication management above a basic tier, two-person transfers, incontinence care, on-site hospice coordination, and one-on-one aide hours.
Its AHCA profile lists these Medicaid programs: Assisted Living Waiver. Confirm it contracts with your parent's SMMC long-term care plan before counting on Medicaid.
How does Alto Clermont compare with similar assisted living facilities in Lake County?
By licensed size Alto Clermont ranks #2 of 52 assisted living facilities in Lake County. It has 5 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 2 for the five closest-sized assisted living facilities in the county.
| Facility | City | Beds | First licensed | Specialty | Final orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto Clermont | Clermont | 150 | 2026 | — | 5 |
| Village Veranda at Lady Lake | Lady Lake | 145 | 2025 | — | 2 |
| Hearthstone at Leesburg | Leesburg | 140 | 2026 | LNS | 0 |
| Hunt Trace of Clermont | Clermont | 140 | 2025 | — | 4 |
| Alto Tavares | Tavares | 165 | 2026 | — | 3 |
| Regency Park | Eustis | 120 | 2024 | — | 1 |
3 of those 5 peers were licensed before Alto Clermont (2026). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.
Does Alto Clermont have backup power for hurricanes?
Alto Clermont reports a fixed on-site generator to AHCA, which matters in Central Florida's hurricane season.
Since 2018 Florida requires assisted living facilities and nursing homes to have an emergency power plan that keeps residents in safe indoor temperatures for at least 96 hours after an outage. Ask for the facility's approved plan, how much of the building the generator cools, and where residents go if they must evacuate. Our guide to the 96-hour generator rule explains what to check.
What programs does Alto Clermont report to AHCA?
On its AHCA consumer profile Alto Clermont reports special programs and services: Memory Care.
These entries are self-reported by the facility to AHCA, not inspected, so ask for specifics: how often therapy is on site and who provides it, and whether a staff member who speaks your parent's language works every shift.
How should I evaluate Alto Clermont?
Judge Alto Clermont on staffing, how it handles a decline and what the inspection record shows — the tour itself is the least reliable signal.
Bring the AHCA record and ask about each deficiency: what happened, what changed and who is accountable now. Visit twice, once unannounced near a meal or shift change.
- How many caregivers are on at night per resident?
- Which conditions can you not care for here?
- What's included in the base rate, and what's billed separately?
- What happens if our parent's needs increase next year?
- How long have your director and head nurse been here?
Is Alto Clermont the right fit for my parent?
Alto Clermont fits if your parent's needs match its assisted living license and its state record holds up under your questions.
Assisted living fits an older adult who needs daily help — bathing, dressing, medication reminders, meals — but does not require round-the-clock skilled nursing. It's the most common first move when living alone stops being safe. A free advisor can compare it side by side with other licensed Clermont-area options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alto Clermont licensed in Florida?
What specialty licenses does Alto Clermont hold?
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Alto Clermont?
Where is Alto Clermont and what is nearby?
What does assisted living cost near Alto Clermont?
How does Alto Clermont compare with similar assisted living facilities in Lake County?
Does Alto Clermont have backup power for hurricanes?
What programs does Alto Clermont report to AHCA?
How should I evaluate Alto Clermont?
Is Alto Clermont the right fit for my parent?
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Every listing comes from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) public licensing record on FloridaHealthFinder: the state facility locator, each facility's AHCA profile (license dates, specialty licenses, Medicaid programs, legal sanctions) and AHCA inspection history. Open licenses only, in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Sumter counties. This page reflects AHCA license #12546 as pulled October 24, 2026. We re-pull the registry quarterly. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Last verified: October 2026.
