Orlando Senior AdvisorSolaris Healthcare Forest Lake (Apopka, Seminole County) is one of the larger nursing homes in the Orlando region: 222 licensed beds, AHCA license #11550962, first licensed 2023.
Is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake licensed in Florida?
Yes. Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake holds AHCA license #11550962 with status Licensed as of October 24, 2026, in a license period running to June 4, 2027.
| Agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
|---|---|
| License type | Nursing home — Chapter 400, Part II, Florida Statutes |
| AHCA license # | 11550962 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed beds | 222 |
| First licensed | June 5, 2023 |
| Current license period | June 5, 2025 – June 4, 2027 |
| Specialty licenses | Not applicable |
| Medicaid programs on AHCA profile | None listed |
| Licensee of record | Apopka South Snf Operations LLC |
| Ownership type | For-Profit |
| Address | 3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 |
| Phone | (407) 862-4188 |
| County | Seminole County |
| Enforcement / disciplinary record | 12 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 Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
AHCA's profile for Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake lists 12 final orders totaling $35,000 in fines (6 survey, 5 administrative rule, 1 application); 0 were initiated in the last three years.
| Initiated | Action | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2020 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| March 5, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| March 5, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| December 27, 2019 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
| September 18, 2019 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
| August 20, 2019 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
The 6 most recent of 12 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 June 5, 2023. New ownership can bring new management and policies, so ask what changed.
Where is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake and what is nearby?
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake is in Apopka, Seminole County, in the Apopka market. The major hospitals families weigh nearby are AdventHealth Apopka, AdventHealth Orlando (nearby), Orlando Health - Health Central Hospital (Ocoee, nearby).
Apopka, the 'Indoor Foliage Capital,' is northwest Orange County's fast-growing suburban hub of about 55,000, a value-oriented family-and-retiree mix where many seniors age in place near adult children before moving to nearby assisted living.
Nearby areas families compare: Errol Estates, Rock Springs, Wekiva, Sweetwater Country Club. See nursing homes in Apopka for the local market.
What does nursing homes cost near Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
AHCA does not publish prices and we don't quote one for Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake; across the Apopka area, nursing homes typically runs $8,000–$11,800/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 Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake compare with similar nursing homes in Seminole County?
By licensed size Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake ranks #2 of 10 nursing homes in Seminole County. It has 12 AHCA final orders on file versus a median of 11 for the five closest-sized nursing homes in the county.
| Facility | City | Beds | First licensed | Specialty | Final orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake | Apopka | 222 | 2023 | — | 12 |
| Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs | Altamonte Springs | 228 | 1976 | — | 9 |
| Aviata at Lake Mary | Lake Mary | 120 | 2023 | — | 11 |
| Island Lake Center | Longwood | 120 | 2003 | — | 9 |
| Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center | Longwood | 120 | 2020 | — | 18 |
| West Altamonte Nursing and Rehabilitation Center by Harborview LLC | Altamonte Springs | 116 | 2024 | — | 21 |
3 of those 5 peers were licensed before Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake (2023). Final orders accumulate with time and size, so compare recent years, not totals alone.
Does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake have backup power for hurricanes?
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 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 Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake report to AHCA?
On its AHCA consumer profile Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake reports special programs and services: Alzheimer's, HIV Care, Hospice Care, JCAHO accredited Long Term Care Program, Pet Therapy, Respite, Tracheotomy, Ventilator Dependent; and languages other than English spoken by staff: Creole, Filipino, French, 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 Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
Judge Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 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.
- What's your overnight staffing level for this wing?
- Which care needs are beyond what you support here?
- Can you itemize base rate versus add-on charges?
- How do you handle a decline in mobility or memory?
- What has staff turnover been over the past year?
Is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake the right fit for my parent?
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 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 Apopka-area options.
Frequently asked questions
Is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake licensed in Florida?
What does AHCA's enforcement record show for Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
Where is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake and what is nearby?
What does nursing homes cost near Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
How does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake compare with similar nursing homes in Seminole County?
Does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake have backup power for hurricanes?
What programs does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake report to AHCA?
How should I evaluate Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
Is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake the right fit for my parent?
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Data source + refresh cadence
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 #11550962 as pulled October 24, 2026. We re-pull the registry quarterly. Last updated: October 24, 2026. Last verified: October 2026.
