Alto Tavares

Florida AHCA first licensed Alto Tavares in Tavares in 2026; today it holds license #12259 for 165 beds as a assisted living facility.

Is Alto Tavares licensed in Florida?

Yes. Alto Tavares holds AHCA license #12259 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to January 19, 2028.

State records: AHCA profile on FloridaHealthFinder · AHCA inspection reports & final orders

What specialty licenses does Alto Tavares hold?

Alto Tavares 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 Tavares?

AHCA's profile for Alto Tavares lists 3 final orders totaling $2,000 in fines (2 reporting, 1 survey); 0 were initiated in the last three years.

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 20, 2026. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.

Where is Alto Tavares and what is nearby?

Alto Tavares is in Tavares, 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 Tavares?

AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Alto Tavares; across the Tavares 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 no Medicaid programs, so plan on private pay, long-term care insurance or VA Aid & Attendance.

How does Alto Tavares compare with similar assisted living facilities in Lake County?

By licensed size Alto Tavares ranks #1 of 52 assisted living facilities in Lake County. It has 3 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 2 for the five closest-sized assisted living facilities in the county.

3 of those 5 peers were licensed before Alto Tavares (2026). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.

Does Alto Tavares have backup power for hurricanes?

Alto Tavares 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 Tavares report to AHCA?

On its AHCA consumer profile Alto Tavares 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 Tavares?

Judge Alto Tavares 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.

• What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
• Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
• Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
• How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
• What has staff turnover been over the past year?

Is Alto Tavares the right fit for my parent?

Alto Tavares 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 Tavares-area options.

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