Welcome to an Exceptional Senior Living Community in Central Florida

Enjoy a lifestyle of choice with Atria at Lake Forest (formerly The Heritage at Lake Forest), where your personal preferences shape every day.

Surrounded by majestic oak trees on a beautiful eight-acre campus, Atria at Lake Forest offers a thriving senior living community just minutes from downtown Sanford, the Seminole Mall, and nearby Orlando and Mt. Dora. Our residents enjoy luxury amenities, delicious restaurant-style dining, dynamic calendars with more than 200 monthly events, and the freedom to choose which opportunities to explore next.

Atria at Lake Forest offers many senior care options that can be customized to your needs as they change. Select a senior apartment from more than 200 suites in various sizes, including studio, and one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Then, choose the level of discreet care that feels right, whether you seek the relaxing retirement lifestyle of our independent living option, the subtle support of our assisted living option, or the help and encouragement of our Life Guidance^® memory care services for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

With Atria at Lake Forest, the choice is yours. Visit us today, and see what exceptional assisted living in Sanford, FL is all about.

Services

24-hour wellness staffing
A choice of floor plans
A full-time events director
All utilities provided, except phone
An emergency call system in every apartment
Assistance with activities of daily living
Concierge
Delicious meals served restaurant-style daily
Emergency call pendants/wristbands
Housekeeping and linen services
Individually controlled heating and air 
– Residents enjoy individual climate control in every apartment. 
Laundry services
Medication assistance
On-site physical therapy provider 
– In partnership with outside, licensed providers, Atria offers on-site physical therapy for residents and area seniors who need therapy to recover from a stroke, accident or other physical disability. 
Retreat/temporary stays 
– Atria offers a respite (retreat) program for seniors who need assisted living services on a short-term basis. Atria Retreat permits seniors to test the waters of senior living. By allowing guests to stay for a short time in an Atria community, potential residents can decide if senior living is right for them. The retreat program is also an alternative to high-cost inpatient rehabilitation following an illness or surgery. Should a patient be ready to leave the hospital but not ready to go home, Atria offers the comforts of home and 24-hour assistance until they get back on their feet. All of our Retreat guests enjoy the same great amenities as our full-time residents, including delicious meals served daily, a full calendar of social activities, scheduled transportation service and more. 
Scheduled local transportation 
– Local scheduled transportation is available to residents for medical appointments, shopping, religious services and other desired local destinations. 
Trained staff available 24 hours a day

Amenities

Beautiful courtyard 
– To complement our indoor community spaces, we also offer landscaped outdoor places of relaxation where residents can read a good book or socialize with friends. 
Cafe with complimentary snacks and beverages
Club and volunteer opportunities 
– Atria recognizes that being older doesn't mean being inactive. Our communities offer clubs and options for volunteer work at everywhere from local schools to homeless shelters. The volunteer program affords our residents the opportunity to share their talents and knowledge with the local community. Feeling needed is an important part of staying active and independent, and the volunteer program shows all who participate how necessary they are to the local community. 
Cocktail hour 
– Residents can socialize during cocktail hour while enjoying their favorite drinks. 
Community gardens 
– Our community garden is a wonderful place to view the local wildlife and enjoy the flowers and various plants. 
Computers 
– Our community provides computers with Internet access specifically for resident use. Staying in touch with family and friends and staying connected to the world is important to our residents, and we want to make it easy to shop online, research, play games and more. 
Engage Life programming 
– Explore our events programming, tailored to nurture the mind, body and spirit of every resident. 
Fitness center 
– We recognize the importance of your physical and emotional well-being. And we also know that regular exercise is key to good health. That's why our community offers an in-house fitness center with exercise equipment designed with older people in mind. 
Library 
– The library features a wide variety of book selections and comfortable seating. 
Media room with large-screen TV 
– No matter what your interests are (movies, sports, musicals, shows, etc.), enjoy them on the large-screen television in our media room. 
Nintendo® WiiTM game system 
– A Nintendo Wii game system is available for resident use. Games such as WiiTM Bowling are very popular among Atria residents.  
On-site parking
Pets welcome 
– We recognize pets are important members of the family. That's why our community allows them in residents' apartments. Moving to a new home doesn't have to mean leaving your furry friend behind – instead, they can enjoy the benefits of Atria with you. 
Red Hat Society 
– Our community has an active Red Hat Society chapter, an organization for women over the age of 50 that is dedicated to creating a welcoming social network and having fun. Red Hat Society brings together women for special events like teas, theater outings, picnics and more. Wearing their distinctive red hats and purple outfits, the members of the Red Hat Society stand out in a crowd not only for their garb but also for their obvious enjoyment of life. 
Salon and barber shop 
– Whether you're looking for a new hairstyle or a haircut, you will love the convenience of our in-house hair salon and barber shop. 
Theater 
– Residents can watch movies or special presentations in the theater, which features a large screen and comfortable seating. 
Walking paths 
– Walking paths are available nearby for exercise or a casual stroll with a friend. 
Worship space 
– Religious services are offered in our community, and transportation may also be available to residents to any place of worship they choose.