Orlando Senior AdvisorThe public record for Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. begins in 2003: AHCA license #1518096, 131 beds, a nursing home at 1301 Kansas Ave, St. Cloud.
Is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. licensed in Florida?
Yes. Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. holds AHCA license #1518096 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to May 29, 2028.
| Agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Nursing home — Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes |
| AHCA license # | 1518096 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed beds | 131 |
| First licensed | March 1, 2003 |
| Current license period | May 30, 2026 – May 29, 2028 |
| Specialty licenses | Not applicable |
| Medicaid programs on AHCA profile | None listed |
| Licensee of record | Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. |
| Ownership type | For-Profit |
| Address | 1301 Kansas Ave, St. Cloud, FL 34769 |
| Phone | (407) 289-0530 |
| County | Osceola County |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 14 final order(s) on the AHCA profile |
State records: AHCA profile on FloridaHealthFinder · AHCA inspection reports & final orders
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
AHCA's profile for Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. lists 14 final orders totaling $19,875 in fines (9 survey, 4 administrative rule, 1 application); 1 were initiated in the last three years.
| Initiated | Action | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $3,000 |
| August 23, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $500 |
| August 21, 2020 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| August 21, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| August 21, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| December 12, 2019 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
The 6 most recent of 14 are shown; the full list is on the AHCA profile.
Read the survey-by-survey history on AHCA's inspection page before you tour.
Where is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. and what is nearby?
Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. is in St. Cloud, Osceola County, in the St. Cloud market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are Orlando Health - St. Cloud Hospital, Osceola Regional Medical Center (Kissimmee, nearby), AdventHealth Kissimmee (nearby).
St. Cloud is a historic Osceola County city of about 60,000 on East Lake Tohopekaliga, long a quiet, affordable retirement town now growing rapidly toward the Lake Nona corridor.
Nearby areas families compare: Downtown St. Cloud, Canoe Creek, Narcoossee-adjacent, Lake Nona-adjacent. See nursing homes in St. Cloud for the local market.
What does nursing homes cost near Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.; across the St. Cloud area, nursing homes typically runs $7,550–$11,150/month in 2026.
Usually included: 24-hour skilled nursing, room and board, all meals, therapy access, medication administration, and personal care. Often billed separately: private room upgrades, specialized rehab intensives, and certain therapies beyond the covered plan.
How does Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. compare with similar nursing homes in Osceola County?
By licensed size Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. ranks #2 of 10 nursing homes in Osceola County. It has 14 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 12 for the five closest-sized nursing homes in the county.
| Facility | City | Beds | First licensed | Specialty | Final orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. | St. Cloud | 131 | 2003 | — | 14 |
| Aviata at Kissimmee Gardens | Kissimmee | 120 | 2023 | — | 36 |
| Aviata at St Cloud | St. Cloud | 120 | 2023 | — | 21 |
| Harborview Health Center Kissimmee | Kissimmee | 120 | 2024 | — | 11 |
| Solaris Healthcare Celebration | Kissimmee | 120 | 2023 | — | 3 |
| Solaris Healthcare Osceola | St. Cloud | 120 | 2023 | — | 12 |
0 of those 5 peers were licensed before Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. (2003). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.
Does Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. have backup power for hurricanes?
Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. 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 Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. report to AHCA?
On its AHCA consumer profile Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. reports special programs and services: 24 hr Onsite RN Coverage, Alzheimer's, Dialysis, Hospice Care, JCAHO accredited Long Term Care Program, Pet Therapy, Respite, Tracheotomy, Ventilator Dependent, Weight Training; and languages other than English spoken by staff: Creole, Filipino, Sign Language, Spanish.
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 Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
Judge Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. 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 fast can staff respond to a call button at night?
- What would trigger a move to a higher care level?
- What's the true all-in monthly cost for our parent's needs?
- How are falls and med changes communicated to family?
- How long have caregivers worked here on average?
Is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. the right fit for my parent?
Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. fits if your parent's needs match its nursing homes license and its state record holds up under your questions.
A nursing home is for someone who needs 24-hour licensed nursing — complex medical conditions, advanced mobility loss, or recovery requiring skilled care that assisted living cannot legally provide. A free advisor can compare it side by side with other licensed St. Cloud-area options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. licensed in Florida?
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
Where is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. and what is nearby?
What does nursing homes cost near Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
How does Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. compare with similar nursing homes in Osceola County?
Does Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. have backup power for hurricanes?
What programs does Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. report to AHCA?
How should I evaluate Avante at St. Cloud, Inc.?
Is Avante at St. Cloud, Inc. the right fit for my parent?
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Every listing comes from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) public licensing record on FloridaHealthFinder: the state facility locator, each facility's AHCA profile (license dates, specialty licenses, Medicaid programs, legal sanctions) and AHCA inspection history. Open licenses only, in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake and Sumter counties. This page reflects AHCA license #1518096 as pulled October 24, 2026. We re-pull the registry quarterly. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Last verified: October 2026.
