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Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake

3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 · Seminole County

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 90% full (200 of 222 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Apopka

Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Apopka, FL, with 222 certified beds and an average of about 200 residents per day. It operates as part of the Solaris Healthcare network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.8%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $15,269 in the recent record.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.79 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Apopka, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
222
Avg. residents/day
200
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Solaris Healthcare
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
105353

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,630–$12,460/mo (median $10,740)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Orlando prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.79
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.63
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
38.8%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
1 ($15,269)
Total penalties
1
Last standard survey
2025-03-27
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (9 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

2025-07-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-03-27Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

2025-03-27Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

2023-07-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2023-07-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

2021-10-22Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

DateTypeAmount
2023-07-19Fine$15,269

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy

Location

3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake

How much does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake cost?

Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Apopka, FL area typically runs $9,630–$12,460 per month (median $10,740, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?

Staff provide about 3.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?

Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake has 9 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake have availability?

Typically 90% full (200 of 222 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake offer?

Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake in Apopka, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 222 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Orlando.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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