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Colonial Lakes Health Care in Winter Garden, FL

Colonial Lakes Health Care is a nursing home community in Winter Garden, FL.

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15204 West Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787

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3.9 from 132 reviews
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4 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Colonial Lakes Health Care

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy stand out

Residents frequently mention physical and occupational therapy that keeps them working toward goals.

Multiple residents and families describe strong rehab support, including PT and OT that challenges them and helps them improve. Several reviews also single out the therapy team as attentive and committed to progress. For short-term stays and recovery, people repeatedly connect therapy quality with feeling better day to day.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Activities are a frequent bright spot, with residents enjoying events and regular programming.

Reviews commonly mention the activities department and an activity room where residents participate in things like bingo, movie nights, and social events. Some residents describe live entertainment and themed gatherings, while others say activities keep them busy and engaged. A few also connect activities with a more enjoyable day-to-day routine in the building.

common 6 reviews mention this

Staff communication brings peace of mind

Many reviews praise how staff communicate and respond when families have questions.

Several families describe regular updates and quick responses to concerns, saying it helps them feel reassured about their loved one’s safety and well-being. Reviews also highlight staff members who follow up through social services or case management and help coordinate next steps. At the same time, there are also complaints about unanswered calls and limited outreach, so communication quality appears inconsistent across experiences.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised—and criticized

Cleanliness receives mixed feedback, with both strong praise and reports of unpleasant odors.

A number of reviews say the facility is clean, sometimes noting improvements under newer management and an overall fresher environment. Other reviews take the opposite view, describing smells of urine or feces, dirty halls or rooms, and overall lack of upkeep. Because both perspectives are present in the reviews, cleanliness may vary by time, area, or staffing coverage.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Staffing and response times vary

Residents and families report inconsistent staffing, including concerns about ignored call lights.

While some reviews describe attentive care and staff going out of their way to help, multiple negative reviews focus on staffing shortages. Complaints include unanswered phones, ignored call lights, delayed responses for urgent needs, and residents left soiled or in bed longer than expected. These reports also describe neglect-related issues during long stretches, which directly conflicts with the more positive accounts from other reviewers.

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Features

Housing

  • 180 resident community capacity 180 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Orlando International (20 miles away) Orlando International (20 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Pinnacle Pharmacy Services (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Country House Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • Urban on Plant Kitchen & Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Azteca D’oro (2.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.3 miles)
  • San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant (2.4 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Oakland Nature Preserve (1.8 miles)
  • Kirk Park (5.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Marianna L. Sisk, DO (2.4 miles)
  • Paramita Ghosh, MD (3.5 miles)
  • Pediatric Associates Of Orlando (4.5 miles)
  • Orlando Health - Cancer Institute (5.2 miles)
  • Orlando Health Physician Associates (6.4 miles)
  • Mid-Florida Cardiology Specialists (6.5 miles)
  • Intercommunity Cancer Institute (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Health Central Hospital ER (5 miles)
  • Orlando Health LabWorks - Horizon West (6.5 miles)
  • Orlando Regional Healthcare (6.7 miles)
  • Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Emergency Room (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas Hamlin (5.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Oak Level Baptist Church (5.6 miles)

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