Lake Morton Plaza

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Polk County, FL

400 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33801 View map

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Lake Morton Plaza accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Medicare.

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Lake Morton Plaza accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Medicare.

Overview of Lake Morton Plaza

Located in Polk County, South Lakeland, FL, Lake Morton Plaza is an award-winning senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Residents here are welcomed into spacious and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community offers a complete range of assisted living services tailored to accommodate each resident’s individual needs. They work closely with community partners to make sure residents are provided all the necessary services they may need.

Committed to creating an environment that fosters a happy and healthy lifestyle, the community provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, exploration, and relaxation. Residents enjoy a full activities and life enrichment program which promotes growth physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. Chef-prepared meals are also offered to ensure residents always eat healthy and have the energy for a vibrant retirement lifestyle.

(863) 683-1000 contactus@ahca.myflorida.com

Types of Care at Lake Morton Plaza

Independent Living Assisted Living

126-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 81 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility

StatusLicensed

IssuanceJanuary 6, 2025

ExpirationMay 31, 2027

CountyPolk

License Number5308

AccreditationsCARF, Joint Commission, AHCA, NCQA

Lake Morton Plaza is legally operated by Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC, and administrated by Debra M. Mathewson.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Emergency SystemsYes

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

English Spanish

Accept Medicaid

Accept Medicare

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Home Care

Library

Spa

Patio

Transportation

Housekeeping

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Since 2012 · 14 years of data 43 citations 42 inspections 5 fines $13.1K fined

Legal Actions Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg

Legal actions Enforcement actions taken against this facility.
0
vs 3 avg
↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
Fines Total number of fines issued.
5
vs 5 avg
— At FL avg
Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
$13.1k
vs $11.6k
↑ 13% higher than FL avg

Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average

Overall vs. FL average

Latest Inspection July 24, 2025 Standard

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	43	33	This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 30% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2012.	3.1	2.4	This facility has 29% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 29% worse
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	1	1.3	This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	FL Average	vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	42	26	This facility has 62% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 62% worse
Inspections with citations Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.	24	16	This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse
Inspection citation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.	57%	62%	This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

LAKE MORTON SENIOR LIVING's latest inspection, conducted on June 6, 2025, reported that deficiencies were cited. Over the reporting period from August 3, 2012 to July 24, 2025, a total of 40 inspections were performed, with all but one resulting in deficiencies. The facility accumulated 40 total line-item deficiencies across various inspection types, including complaints and standard visits. Common themes identified during these inspections include building maintenance, record-keeping, resident care, infection control, dietary services, and emergency planning. Following the latest inspection, the facility was noted to have corrected its deficiencies, indicating efforts towards improvement in these areas.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: High-rise

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Arts and Crafts
Dancing
Exercise Classes
Games & Cards
Music Programs
Shopping
Social Events & Outings
Theater & Movies

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Lake Morton Plaza

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0.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Lake Morton Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

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What neighborhood is Lake Morton Plaza in?

Lake Morton Plaza is in the Downtown neighborhood of Lakeland.

What languages are spoken at Lake Morton Plaza?

The team at Lake Morton Plaza speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of Lake Morton Plaza?

The legal owner and operator of Lake Morton Plaza is Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC.

Is Lake Morton Plaza in a walkable area?

Lake Morton Plaza has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Lake Morton Plaza?

According to FL state health department records, Lake Morton Plaza's license number is 5308.

When does Lake Morton Plaza's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Lake Morton Plaza's license expires on May 31, 2027.

What payment types does Lake Morton Plaza accept?

Lake Morton Plaza accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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