Marina Isle Assisted Living

Marina Isle Assisted Living is a 115-bed assisted living facility at 530 N Palmetto Ave in Sanford, licensed by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (license #13439) since 2019.

Is Marina Isle Assisted Living licensed in Florida?

Yes. Marina Isle Assisted Living holds AHCA license #13439 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to June 27, 2028.

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

What specialty licenses does Marina Isle Assisted Living hold?

Marina Isle Assisted Living 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.

What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Marina Isle Assisted Living?

AHCA's profile for Marina Isle Assisted Living lists no fines, sanctions or emergency actions — none reported.

Read the survey-by-survey history on AHCA's inspection page before you tour.

Where is Marina Isle Assisted Living and what is nearby?

Marina Isle Assisted Living is in Sanford, Seminole County, in the Sanford market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are Central Florida Regional Hospital (HCA), AdventHealth Lake Mary (nearby), Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona, regional).

Sanford is the Seminole County seat on the shores of Lake Monroe, a historic city of about 60,000 with an affordable, established housing stock and a long-standing senior population near its walkable downtown.

Nearby areas families compare: Historic Downtown Sanford, Lake Monroe waterfront, Riverview, Mayfair. See assisted living in Sanford for the local market.

What does assisted living cost near Marina Isle Assisted Living?

AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Marina Isle Assisted Living; across the Sanford area, assisted living typically runs $3,200–$5,100/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 Marina Isle Assisted Living compare with similar assisted living facilities in Seminole County?

By licensed size Marina Isle Assisted Living ranks #7 of 51 assisted living facilities in Seminole County. It has 0 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 6 for the five closest-sized assisted living facilities in the county.

2 of those 5 peers were licensed before Marina Isle Assisted Living (2019). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.

Does Marina Isle Assisted Living have backup power for hurricanes?

Marina Isle Assisted Living 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 Marina Isle Assisted Living report to AHCA?

On its AHCA consumer profile Marina Isle Assisted Living reports special programs and services: Massage Therapy/Spa, Occupational Therapy, Pet Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy.

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 Marina Isle Assisted Living?

Judge Marina Isle Assisted Living 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 Marina Isle Assisted Living the right fit for my parent?

Marina Isle Assisted Living 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 Sanford-area options.

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