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The Blake at Hamlin offers a welcoming assisted living and memory care community in Winter Garden, Florida, where comfort, independence, and personalized support are at the heart of daily life. Nestled in a vibrant master-planned neighborhood with access to a town center, lakes, and parks, residents enjoy a dynamic lifestyle enriched by chef-prepared meals, wellness programs, recreational activities, and thoughtful services designed to simplify daily living. With attentive care, secure memory support, and a focus on social engagement, The Blake creates a special home that balances freedom, connection, and well-being.
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License details as the community reports them, and the state's inspection record
Florida AHCA inspection, Feb 2026: 1 serious finding (resident care); 4 needing attention (resident care, medication and more); 1 not given a class; the state lists a correction date for each.
From Florida AHCA records as of Nov 2026. A community may contest or correct a finding; ask about it on your tour.
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