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Vitality Living Lake Forest

5433 West Sr 46, Sanford, FL 32771 · Map

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Vitality Living Lake Forest
Assisted LivingAlso memory care
220 residentsLicensed capacity
$3,300 to $5,000/moTypical assisted living start in Florida, from 248 communities that publish prices
20+ interviewsPhone-verified by Senior Living Alliance

What residents and families say

Verified by phone interview

Senior Living Alliance interviews named residents and family members by phone and records each call. Every testimonial is dated and published as given. How we verify

19 more testimonials
★★★★★

“I tell people all the time that it's a good place, and I like it. My daughter is an RN and vetted it first; they satisfied every question she had. The caregivers are fantastic and got my mom to do things we could not get her to do, and they work hard. The activities director is wonderful. Her laundry is always done, her room is always clean, and the rest of the facility is clean too. When your parent is well taken care of, it's worth every dollar. We would recommend them.”

Betty AndesAug 2026
★★★★★

“We're very happy here. Management is excellent with communication, and my mother loves the dining. She's very active, going to bingo, playing cards, doing arts and crafts and using the fitness room. When maintenance hung up her TVs, they were very professional and friendly and did a great job. The nurses and caregivers are all great and always call me when they need anything. Everybody has been very kind, helpful and friendly, and it's a great atmosphere for my mother.”

Rose CovelloJul 2026
★★★★★

“The team has always been responsive and warm and friendly toward me, and they always have good words to say about my sister. The meals I've seen in front of her are very good. I've always been impressed by the activity list, and they try hard to take residents to interesting places. Housekeeping is excellent, and everything works when I visit. From all I've seen, the caregivers do an excellent job taking care of her. Her room is very, very nice, and she's completely comfortable there. Keep up the good work.”

Carolyn JennisonFamily member · Jun 2026
★★★★★

“We chose this community because the care was top notch. Management truly cares about the people here; they always answer the phone and always text. My mother says the food is good. It's a beautiful place, the campus is really nice, and maintenance is always willing to lend a hand. The care staff is constantly there and always willing to call me. She's very safe and well taken care of, which is a relief since I live seven hours away. The price matches the service, and I'd absolutely recommend it.”

Carol MoyersApr 2026
★★★★★

“We love the facility and have had a very good experience from the very beginning. Everybody who works there seems to see it as their calling. Every question we've had has been answered, and being able to call or text is a nice personal touch. My mother always talks about how nice the staff is and how good the food is. I love that they post pictures, so I can see her dancing and helping set up. We feel very valued, and I'd absolutely recommend it.”

Laura CraigApr 2026
★★★★★

“It looks like it's run very well. I've eaten there many times and the food has been good, with very good service. I've been involved with the bingo and it was fun, and the activities are consistent. It looks very clean and well maintained, and our friend there seems to be well taken care of by a very respectful staff. We've recommended it before.”

Angela MeisterApr 2026
★★★★★

“I feel very blessed to have found this place, and my husband and I are both very pleased with everything. My mother seems happy, and whenever I walk in, they have her out of her room. The people on the floor have been phenomenal: friendly, very caring, and they give me updates as soon as they see me in the elevator. Maintenance hung her TV and fixed the blinds quickly. The ladies there are extremely nice and caring, which makes all the difference.”

Linda GilleyFamily member · Mar 2026
★★★★★

“The management team is top-notch, always communicating effectively and making sure everything runs smoothly. The food is generally good, and the servers are fantastic. There's a good variety of activities, and the staff in the activities department are very personable. Housekeeping and maintenance also get top marks. Overall, it's a safe and comfortable environment, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place for their loved ones.”

Albert WeissJan 2026
★★★★★

“My mom lives at this community and things are going great here. The staff is very attentive, available, kind, caring, and they go above and beyond for the resdients. They serve good food that mom loves, they have everything that she could want in the form of activities and they take the time to encourage people to participate, and they do a good job at everything they do. Overall, this place is a very nice place and is very well run.”

Frances BuchananFamily member · Mom lives here · Feb 2025
★★★★★

“My mother and father lived in the community and the management seems to be on top of everything and are willing to help in any situation. I am very grateful that they offer plenty of activities, I loved that they offer bus rides and they took my dad to the horse farm which he loved! The maintenance team is wonderful, I have put in work orders for different things and they get it taken care of! I would highly recommend the community!”

Charles DooleyFamily member · Nov 2024
★★★★★

“My mother lives in the community and I'm pleased that they look out for her. She says the food is good and really enjoys the Happy Hour. I don't have any complaints or concerns. She's actually doing so much better now that she's there and her medications are timely.”

Lauretta CarpinoFamily member · Mother lives here · Sep 2024
★★★★★

“We picked this place for mom because the staff was great, the residents were pleased, open and welcoming to both of us, and the second time we visited, they knew who we were already. Communication is the key to all successful transactions, happy living situations, and the key to life basically, and the communication with management has been good. She is pleased with the food and I think it's very good. The activities are varied, she can choose what she wants to go to, and they've added some chair exercises she is enjoying. Her unit gets cleaned every week and the laundry staff is flexible if need be. Maintenance staff do a great job and we can see their vision in the renovations. Overall, they have the quality of staff and happiness of residents, which you can see, and I'm looking at talking my dad into getting in there now.”

Myra Kathryn FergusonFamily member · Aug 2024
★★★★★

“This community is extremely well run and I am very positive about it. I am happy with the food and the menu variety and the servers in the dining area are outstandingly polite. The housekeeping is very, very good. I have a very, very good housekeeper and she is very kind and very courteous and with the maintennace everything is done well and they are courteous and things are done promptly. I use the transportation occasionally and every driver is super excellent and top notch. I am also impressed with the care givers and if I press my call button they respond within five minutes. I recommend this community to everybody.”

Faye RuthMar 2024
★★★★★

“We chose this community because of the location and the pricing and the age range is a little younger. My mom is younger. Nick gave me a tour of the assisted living and he was great and was very informative. The dining room is nice and the menu looks like it has choices and options so it is not too overwhelming to them. They are staffed well and the staff is fun and nice and attentive. The calendar of activities looks like it is pretty stacked with different activities for them. They just recently went to the zoo which was fun for the residents. Every time I go there, her room is clean and the bathroom is clean and her bed is made. It always looks very nice. When my mom moved in her pictures and her TV were all hung up which was very nice. I would definitely recommend this community to others.”

Veronica TomacelliFeb 2024
★★★★★

“We picked this place for dad because the apartments had included showers, they had a garden and green house, and we felt we'd get more amenities than places charging more, and so far, the value has been beyond the pale. Management is polite and extremely on the ball. The quality of food is excellent and he is thrilled with it. There are always activities to do and they're amazing at getting people involved. The common areas look absolutely immaculate and I've never not seen his place look not tidy. He feels safe, comfortable, and the care staff is phenomenal.”

Jonathan GrawFamily member · Nov 2023
★★★★★

“I did a lot of looking around and I think it's a very fair price for it being such a nice a facility and the services mom receives. They've all been informative, greeted us, met with us and explained everything to us. Every time I've been there they are doing things in activities. They include everybody and are very friendly. Plus, the housekeepers keep things straightened up in her room, the care staff has been phenomenal, and they definitely get to know their residents.”

Sandra HoustonNov 2023
★★★★★

“I think the place is great and mom gets great care. It's nice that if she ever needs to go to a higher level of care it's right there. It's great and I love it. They've kept me in the loop the whole way from the day I first brought her in up until now. There is plenty of people to take care of her. She's done really well over there. There is always something for them to participate in. When I look at the board, there is no excuse for them to not be doing something. The care staff are always there for her and I would recommend this community to others.”

Dixie DabneyNov 2023
★★★★★

“They were really concerned and aware of my husband's condition. They had great communication with me if something happened. Overall it's a great place and great people! Everything was nice and I would recommend this community to others.”

Osvaldo GonzalezFamily member · Aug 2023
★★★★★

“My father in law recently moved into the community and we feel that he is in the right place. We're satisfied with the price, services and accommodations provided. Management is respectful, knowledgeable and accessible. He is very happy with the food and dining. He has been to a couple of activities, they post a calendar and he gets reminded. Everything is going well with housekeeping and laundry. In general, he feels safe, comfortable, and I've been impressed with the staff and the community.”

John R MeyerFamily member · Jun 2023

About the community

Vitality Living Lake Forest is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Sanford, Florida. It is licensed for 220 residents. 20+ residents and family members have shared phone-verified testimonials through Senior Living Alliance.

Life at Vitality Living Lake Forest

Dining room

Dining

Three freshly prepared meals are served daily, with all-day dining available. The community has a private dining room and an outdoor dining space.

Lounge and game room

Activities

The calendar runs from morning to evening, with dancing to live piano music in the entertainment room, games in the billiards lounge, movie nights and game nights. Many residents spend afternoons in the rocking chairs on the front porch. The community also offers daily programs, outings and exercise programs designed for residents.

Amenities

  • Front porch with rocking chairs
  • Game and entertainment room
  • Grand piano
  • Billiards lounge
  • Movie theater
  • Library
  • Salon and beauty shop
  • Art gallery
  • Fitness center
  • Worship space
  • Courtyard with walking paths
  • Resident garden

Memory care program

Memory care is a secure neighborhood for residents with mild to severe cognitive impairment, with programs built around each resident's preferences and ongoing dementia training for staff. Overnight safety is supported by Vitality's AI technology program run with EyeWatch Live.

Awards
Argentum Best of the Best Award 2024 (Vitality's AI technology program with EyeWatch Live)

Floor plans

5 layouts from Vitality Living Lake Forest’s website. Sizes and prices are as the community lists them; ask which are available now.

Prices

Starting prices the community publishes, with the date we checked each one and a link to where it is published. Care charges are usually added after an assessment.

CareStarting atChecked
Assisted Living$3,450 /moOct 11, 2026
Memory Care$5,100 /moOct 11, 2026

Area costs

Assisted Living in Florida typically starts at $3,300 to $5,000 a month. Based on 248 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.
Memory Care in Florida typically starts at $4,450 to $6,500 a month. Based on 148 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price.

How this page is paid for. Lilisity is operated by Senior Living Alliance. Vitality Living Lake Forest is a member and pays SLA for its resident and family interview program. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating or the order of search results. Testimonials come from SLA phone interviews. Prices, license details and inspections come from the community’s published rates and public records. How we verify testimonials · How we are paid

Lilisity’s independent report

What the public record shows

Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.

License

Active, 220 residents

Assisted Living Facility 10233.

Nearest emergency room

4.4 miles

Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, rated 2 of 5 stars by CMS.

License and ownershipActive license
License type
Assisted Living Facility
License number
10233
License status
Active
Licensed capacity
220
Administrator
Karen Crisco

Source: Florida state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.

Administrator name from the Florida licensing record, as of Oct 12, 2026.

Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Florida, and other programs

How Medicaid pays for care in Florida

  • Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Long-Term Care (LTC) program. Florida Medicaid's Long-Term Care program lists assisted living services as a covered service. There is a wait list, and people are released from it by priority score, not by how long they have waited. (state page)
  • Waitlist. The Long-Term Care program has a wait list. People are released by priority score and frailty, not by time on the list. (source)

Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.

Location and nearby careNearest hospital 4.4 mi, nursing home 3.7 mi, pharmacy 1.6 mi
Nearest hospital with an emergency room
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, Sanford. 4.4 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 2 of 5 stars.
Nearest Medicare nursing home
Aviata at Lake Mary, Lake Mary. 3.7 miles away, straight line.
Nearest home health agency office
Elevate Home Health Group, Lake Mary. 2.6 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
Nearest pharmacy
Publix. 1.6 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
Area
USDA classes ZIP code 32771 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
Dialysis within 15 miles
Davita Sanford Dialysis, Sanford, 4.1 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Davita Lake Mary Dialysis, Lake Mary, 5.2 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fmc - Sanford, Sanford, 5.5 miles away, straight line (has a shift starting after 5 pm; CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
Hospice
3 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 32771.
Adventhealth Hospice Care Central Florida, office in Altamonte Springs, 10.0 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Hospice Of Lake & Sumter Inc, office in Tavares, 22.8 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 3 of 5 stars)
Nearest geriatric medicine practice
Ability Health Services And Rehabilitation Lp, Sanford. 2.3 miles away, straight line. 5 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.

Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.

Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively high; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas

Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.

Emergency power
Fully Implemented Permanent Generator. (Florida AHCA generator status, as of Oct 15, 2026)
Flood zone
Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall: relatively high. By hazard: hurricane relatively high, inland flooding relatively high, wildfire relatively low, tornado very high, heat wave relatively low, earthquake very low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)

A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.

Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record

Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.

  1. Your published starting price is a base rate. What would the total monthly cost be for my parent's needs?
  2. How much have prices gone up in each of the last three years?
  3. How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
  4. What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
  5. How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
  6. How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
  7. What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
  8. What fees are charged at move-in?
  9. How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
  10. How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked16 public sources we searched, with dates

Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.

SourceData as ofWhat we found
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) inspection recordsOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
Florida Medicaid provider listOct 15, 2026Not on the state list we checked. These lists are often incomplete.
U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour casesOct 15, 2026Nothing on record
OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016Oct 15, 2026Nothing on record
Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants kitchen inspectionsOct 15, 2026No kitchen matched
Florida AHCA generator statusOct 15, 2026See above
Hurricane evacuation zone mapsNot in a mapped zone
FEMA flood mapSee above
USDA wildfire riskApr 15, 2026Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here relatively low
FEMA National Risk IndexSee above
CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmaciesSee above
HUD Multifamily Properties - AssistedJul 6, 2026Nothing on record
State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory)Sep 20, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Hospice - General InformationAug 19, 2026Nothing on record
CMS Home Health Care AgenciesMay 27, 2026Nothing on record
The community’s own websiteNo plain statements of services found
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Vitality Living Lake Forest provide?

Vitality Living Lake Forest is licensed by the state of Florida for assisted living, memory care in Sanford, Florida. Its licensed capacity is 220 residents.

Does Vitality Living Lake Forest have verified testimonials?

Yes. 20+ residents and family members have shared testimonials about Vitality Living Lake Forest through phone interviews verified by Senior Living Alliance.

How much does Vitality Living Lake Forest cost?

Assisted Living in Florida typically starts at $3,300 to $5,000 a month. Based on 248 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. The starting prices it publishes are in the Prices section on this page.

How do I contact Vitality Living Lake Forest?

Use Vitality Living Lake Forest's website, myvitalityliving.com, or visit at 5433 West Sr 46, Sanford, FL 32771.

Choosing assisted livingOur care guide: what to look for, what it costs, how families pay, and more questions to ask (PDF)

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