Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake
Apopka, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105353) · 222 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (407) 862-6263 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program status flagged for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Apopka, Seminole County, Florida. The facility has been certified since October 1979 and is licensed for 222 beds, with an average of 198.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and cross-check the latest information on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Solaris Healthcare Forest Lake has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 37.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 222 beds and has an average daily population of 198.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which includes 22 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 4078626263 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 4078626263 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105353?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.