Orlando Senior AdvisorAviata at Colonial Lakes (Winter Garden, Orange County) is one of the larger nursing homes in the Orlando region: 180 licensed beds, AHCA license #1610096, first licensed 2023.
Is Aviata at Colonial Lakes licensed in Florida?
Yes. Aviata at Colonial Lakes holds AHCA license #1610096 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to August 31, 2027.
| Agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Nursing home — Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes |
| AHCA license # | 1610096 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed beds | 180 |
| First licensed | September 1, 2023 |
| Current license period | September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2027 |
| Specialty licenses | Not applicable |
| Medicaid programs on AHCA profile | None listed |
| Licensee of record | West Colonial Drive Opco LLC |
| Ownership type | For-Profit |
| Address | 15204 W Colonial Dr, Winter Garden, FL 34787 |
| Phone | (407) 877-2394 |
| County | Orange County |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 16 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 Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
AHCA's profile for Aviata at Colonial Lakes lists 16 final orders totaling $44,000 in fines (12 survey, 3 administrative rule, 1 reporting); 6 were initiated in the last three years.
| Initiated | Action | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| May 2, 2025 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| May 2, 2025 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| July 7, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| July 7, 2023 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| July 7, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
The 6 most recent of 16 are shown; the full list is on the AHCA profile.
Read the survey-by-survey history on AHCA's inspection page before you tour.
AHCA also records 2 change(s) of ownership, most recently September 1, 2023. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.
Where is Aviata at Colonial Lakes and what is nearby?
Aviata at Colonial Lakes is in Winter Garden, Orange County, in the Winter Garden market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are AdventHealth Winter Garden, Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital, Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital (Ocoee, nearby).
Winter Garden is one of west Orange County's fastest-growing cities, blending a historic brick downtown with the master-planned Horizon West communities and drawing active retirees and multigenerational households.
Nearby areas families compare: Downtown Winter Garden (Plant Street), Horizon West, Stoneybrook West, Independence. See nursing homes in Winter Garden for the local market.
What does nursing homes cost near Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Aviata at Colonial Lakes; across the Winter Garden area, nursing homes typically runs $8,650–$12,750/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 Aviata at Colonial Lakes compare with similar nursing homes in Orange County?
By licensed size Aviata at Colonial Lakes ranks #3 of 36 nursing homes in Orange County. It has 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviata at Colonial Lakes | Winter Garden | 180 | 2023 | — | 16 |
| Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center | Apopka | 180 | 2024 | — | 6 |
| Lotus Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Orlando | 180 | 2023 | — | 25 |
| Rehabilitation Center of Winter Park | Maitland | 180 | 2022 | — | 19 |
| Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers | Orlando | 168 | 1991 | — | 9 |
| Health Central Park | Winter Garden | 218 | 2012 | — | 12 |
3 of those 5 peers were licensed before Aviata at Colonial Lakes (2023). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.
Does Aviata at Colonial Lakes have backup power for hurricanes?
Aviata at Colonial Lakes 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 Aviata at Colonial Lakes report to AHCA?
On its AHCA consumer profile Aviata at Colonial Lakes reports special programs and services: Alzheimer's, Alzheimers Secured Unit, Dialysis, HIV Care, Hospice Care, JCAHO accredited Long Term Care Program, Pet Therapy, Respite, Tracheotomy; and languages other than English spoken by staff: Creole, Filipino, French, German, 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 Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
Judge Aviata at Colonial Lakes 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 Aviata at Colonial Lakes the right fit for my parent?
Aviata at Colonial Lakes 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 Winter Garden-area options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aviata at Colonial Lakes licensed in Florida?
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
Where is Aviata at Colonial Lakes and what is nearby?
What does nursing homes cost near Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
How does Aviata at Colonial Lakes compare with similar nursing homes in Orange County?
Does Aviata at Colonial Lakes have backup power for hurricanes?
What programs does Aviata at Colonial Lakes report to AHCA?
How should I evaluate Aviata at Colonial Lakes?
Is Aviata at Colonial Lakes 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 #1610096 as pulled October 24, 2026. We re-pull the registry quarterly. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Last verified: October 2026.
