Orlando Senior AdvisorThe public record for Cypress Care Center and Rehab begins in 2022: AHCA license #1588096, 180 beds, a nursing home at 490 South Old Wire Rd, Wildwood.
Is Cypress Care Center and Rehab licensed in Florida?
Yes. Cypress Care Center and Rehab holds AHCA license #1588096 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to July 26, 2028.
| Agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Nursing home — Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes |
| AHCA license # | 1588096 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed beds | 180 |
| First licensed | July 27, 2022 |
| Current license period | September 11, 2026 – July 26, 2028 |
| Specialty licenses | Not applicable |
| Medicaid programs on AHCA profile | None listed |
| Licensee of record | Arbor Nursing and Rehab LLC |
| Ownership type | For-Profit |
| Address | 490 South Old Wire Rd, Wildwood, FL 34785 |
| Phone | (352) 748-3683 |
| County | Sumter County |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 17 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 Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
AHCA's profile for Cypress Care Center and Rehab lists 17 final orders totaling $35,125 in fines (10 survey, 5 administrative rule, 2 application); 2 were initiated in the last three years.
| Initiated | Action | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| August 1, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| April 15, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| April 15, 2021 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| February 27, 2020 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
| December 11, 2019 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
The 6 most recent of 17 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 3 change(s) of ownership, most recently July 27, 2022. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.
Where is Cypress Care Center and Rehab and what is nearby?
Cypress Care Center and Rehab is in Wildwood, Sumter County, in the The Villages market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are UF Health The Villages Hospital, AdventHealth Waterman (Tavares, nearby), UF Health Leesburg Hospital (nearby).
The Villages is one of the largest age-restricted retirement communities in the United States — a self-contained, golf-cart-friendly metropolis of more than 140,000 residents spanning Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties, where the overwhelming majority of residents are over 55. It sits roughly an hour northwest of downtown Orlando.
Nearby areas families compare: Spanish Springs, Lake Sumter Landing, Brownwood, Lady Lake. See nursing homes in The Villages for the local market.
What does nursing homes cost near Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Cypress Care Center and Rehab; across the The Villages area, nursing homes typically runs $8,400–$12,400/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 Cypress Care Center and Rehab compare with similar nursing homes in Sumter County?
By licensed size Cypress Care Center and Rehab ranks #1 of 4 nursing homes in Sumter County. It has 17 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 6 for the five closest-sized nursing homes in the county.
| Facility | City | Beds | First licensed | Specialty | Final orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Care Center and Rehab | Wildwood | 180 | 2022 | — | 17 |
| Buffalo Crossings Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | The Villages | 120 | 2022 | — | 3 |
| Freedom Pointe Health Center | The Villages | 72 | 2009 | — | 8 |
| Osprey Point Nursing Center | Bushnell | 60 | 2024 | — | 6 |
1 of those 3 peers were licensed before Cypress Care Center and Rehab (2022). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.
Does Cypress Care Center and Rehab have backup power for hurricanes?
Cypress Care Center and Rehab 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 Cypress Care Center and Rehab report to AHCA?
On its AHCA consumer profile Cypress Care Center and Rehab reports special programs and services: 24 hr Onsite RN Coverage, Alzheimer's, Alzheimers Secured Unit, Dialysis, HIV Care, Hospice Care, JCAHO accredited Long Term Care Program, JCAHO accredited Sub-Acute Program, Pet Therapy, Respite, Tracheotomy, Yoga; and languages other than English spoken by staff: Creole, Filipino, Hebrew, 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 Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
Judge Cypress Care Center and Rehab 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 Cypress Care Center and Rehab the right fit for my parent?
Cypress Care Center and Rehab 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 The Villages-area options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cypress Care Center and Rehab licensed in Florida?
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
Where is Cypress Care Center and Rehab and what is nearby?
What does nursing homes cost near Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
How does Cypress Care Center and Rehab compare with similar nursing homes in Sumter County?
Does Cypress Care Center and Rehab have backup power for hurricanes?
What programs does Cypress Care Center and Rehab report to AHCA?
How should I evaluate Cypress Care Center and Rehab?
Is Cypress Care Center and Rehab 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 #1588096 as pulled October 24, 2026. We re-pull the registry quarterly. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Last verified: October 2026.
