WATERCREST BUENA VISTA — Assisted Living in The Villages, Florida

Watercrest Buena Vista is a 130-bed assisted living facility in The Villages, Sumter County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 89 out of 100 — a strong record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include memory care, 24-hour on-site nursing. It has operated under Px Shs Buena Vista Operator, Llc for about 1 year. Overall this facility has a strong inspection record. However, there was a recent more serious violation that led to a substantiated complaint and a sanction — you may want to ask the facility what happened and what corrective actions they put in place.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 89/100 — Strong record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.

Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)

• Class 1 violations: 0
• Class 2 violations: 0
• Class 3 violations: 1
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 0
• Substantiated complaints: 1
• Sanctions/final orders: 1
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• Memory care offered
• 24-hour on-site nursing

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct 24hr
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Cooking Classes, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Massage Therapy/Spa, Memory Care

Licensed beds: 130 · For-Profit · Operator since 2025 · 5867 EAST COUNTY ROAD 466, THE VILLAGES, FL, 32162 · (352) 561-8450

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.