Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake
3355 E Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703 · Seminole County · (407) 862-6263
222 certified beds, about 198 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105353 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 27, 2025, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since October 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.83 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.73 of those hours.
37.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Solaris Healthcare, an affiliated group of 22 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
July 11, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services to ensure medications were administered according to acceptable standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents observed during a medication administration pass, of a total sample of 9 residents, (#3).
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to prevent medication errors related to not following physicians' orders for 1 of 2 residents sampled for medication administration, of a total sample of 9 residents, (#6). There were 2 medication errors in 11 opportunities, for a medication error rate of 18.18%.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to adhere to proper infection control practices for 1 of 2 residents observed during medication administration, of a total sample of 9 residents, (#6).
March 27, 2025Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure completion and accuracy of Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Reviews (PASARRs) on admission, and/or failed to make referrals for newly evident or possible mental disorders to evaluate the need for specialized mental health services or alternate placement for 7 of 7 residents reviewed for PASARR, of a total sample of 53 residents, (#17, #199, #136, #19, #185, #9 and #72).
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure pharmacy reports of irregularities with medication regimens were reviewed, including actions taken to address the discrepancies, and their rationale for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for medication review, (#151).
September 1, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
October 22, 2021Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide showers as per the resident's preference, and as scheduled for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for choices of a total sample of 57 residents, (#133).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide activities of daily living (ADL) care related to nail care for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for ADL's, (#143).
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on March 27, 2025, 1 on September 1, 2023.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.83 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.68 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.86 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.1% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 4.62 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.90 on weekdays and 3.68 on weekends, 6% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.81 in April to June 2025 to 3.83 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.83 | 0.73 | 3.90 | 3.68 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 198 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.79 | 0.63 | 3.87 | 3.59 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 200 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.74 | 0.51 | 3.83 | 3.50 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 206 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.81 | 0.61 | 3.92 | 3.54 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 209 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Florida
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.03 | $17.33 to $20.34 | 96,960 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.70 | $28.14 to $31.11 | 38,620 |
| Registered nurses | $40.48 | $37.82 to $48.64 | 229,940 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.6 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.1 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: APOPKA SOUTH SNF OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Solaris Healthcare, a group of 22 nursing homes averaging 4.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka South SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 06/05/2023 | |
| Acc II SNF Operations Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/05/2023 | |
| Ch Acc II Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/05/2023 | |
| Seam Trust | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/05/2023 | |
| Sk Acc II Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 06/05/2023 | |
| Klein, Solomon | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/05/2023 | |
| Spinneweber, Jody | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/05/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 11, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 11, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 22, 2021: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Harborview Health Center West Altamonte Altamonte Springs, 2.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 19 citations
- Solaris Healthcare Apopka Apopka, 3.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Village on the Green Longwood, 3.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Aviata at Rosewood Orlando, 4.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Apopka Health and Rehabilitation Center Apopka, 5.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 23 citations
- Ansley Cove Healthcare and Rehabilitation Maitland, 5.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Island Lake Center Longwood, 5.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Life Care Center of Altamonte Springs Altamonte Springs, 6.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 19 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 27, 2025. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers, and links the home to Solaris Healthcare. Legal business name: APOPKA SOUTH SNF OPERATIONS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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