Vitality Living Lake Forest sits on eight acres shaded by big oak trees near downtown Sanford, Seminole Mall, Orlando, and Mount Dora, and people find it has a calm, homey feeling with lots of nature around. The place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing options all in one campus, and residents can move between the different levels of care if their needs change over time. The community has over 200 apartments in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom sizes, some with living rooms, balconies, or extra closet space, and many let in plenty of natural light. Meals come from a restaurant-style dining room with white tablecloths, flower centerpieces, and friendly servers, where three chef-prepared meals are served each day, and if someone wants they can eat outside, in their room, or grab snacks from the café or bistro area.
There's always something happening because they plan more than 200 events each month, and the activities include things like arts and crafts in a studio, music, movies in a real theater with a popcorn machine and posters, exercise in the gym, games like ping pong or billiards, gardening, and organized outings. Residents can visit the library full of books and computers or spend time in large, open common spaces with comfortable chairs and big windows. For spiritual support, the community holds both Catholic and Shabbat services. The grounds have gardens, walking and hiking paths, a greenhouse, picnic areas, a decorative fountain, and places to sit with friends or family outside. They're happy to welcome pets, and guest parking and meals are available.
Vitality Living Lake Forest gives lots of support for health and safety. There's always at least one nurse on-site, and visiting doctors like cardiologists and podiatrists come by on a regular basis. The staff are specially trained to help with medication and daily tasks, and supervisors who are registered nurses are there during the week, while licensed nursing staff and an on-call nurse are available all the time. Anyone who needs help with things like getting out of bed, diabetic care, injections, wound care, or using oxygen will find that these services are provided on site-the facility is licensed by the state (10233) for these higher-level cares. Memory care neighborhoods are set up for different stages and needs, with secure areas, emergency call systems, safety features like pull cords in bathrooms, and a round-the-clock staff who check in often. There's also a smart system called iWatch Live that watches for falls or emergencies and alerts staff by phone right away, so there's extra peace of mind for families.
Residents can use transportation services for errands and appointments, and there's plenty of guest parking on the property. Housekeeping, laundry, maintenance, trash removal, pest control, and bed making all happen regularly, so things stay clean and comfortable. The community handles payments by check or credit card and also helps with long-term care insurance, though Medicaid and Medicare aren't accepted here.
The place is deliberate about being a supportive and social environment, so there are flexible visiting hours, and family or friends can come and go. Residents have a formal process for complaints that involves talking with staff or filling out a form, and there's a front desk concierge available all day and night to help people find what they need or get answers. For those who want a tour to see what it's like, they can visit to meet the staff, see the rooms, and get a true feel for the atmosphere among the oaks and gardens. Vitality Living Lake Forest places importance on keeping people active and engaged with their Vivid Life Program, which aims to support the body, mind, and connection with others, making it a place where adults can live with care, dignity, and some peace of mind.
