New Era
Assisted Living · Lakeland, FL

New Era

Assisted Living · Lakeland, FL
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New Era accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of New Era

New Era is a landscaping company located in Lakeland, FL. It offers services such as mowing, mulch installation, shrub trimming, fall clean up, irrigation, landscaping, and sod installation. The company is family-owned and emphasizes personalized service and sustainable practices.
(863) 859-0475
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #699 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 699th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #114 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusIn Litigation
IssuanceMarch 10, 2026
ExpirationJanuary 17, 2026
CountyPolk
License Number10535

Ownership & Operating Entity

New Era is legally operated by New Era Business Llc, and administrated by Ruth Bermudez Ortiz.

Owner NameNew Era Business LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Optional State Supplement
50 units
Private
10 units
Total beds
60 units

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsMowing, Mulch Installation, Shrub Trimming, Fall Clean Up, Irrigation, Landscaping, Sod Installation
Operating HoursMonday-Saturday: 8:00am - 6:00pm, Sunday: Closed

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 58 citations 49 inspections 16 fines $17.0K fined

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 5 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (76% above)
• Citations per year (71% above)
• Total inspections (88% above)
• Inspections with citations (138% above)
• Inspection citation rate (26% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
Latest Inspection September 24, 2025 Complaint

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 5833 This facility has 76% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (58 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 76% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 4.12.4 This facility has 71% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 71% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.21.3 This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 4926 This facility has 88% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (49 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 88% worse
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 3816 This facility has 138% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 138% worse
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 78%62% This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (78% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 16% worse

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

NEW ERA assisted living facility underwent a comprehensive inspection on 2025-09-24, which reported no deficiencies. Over the reporting period from 2012-06-19 to 2025-09-24, the facility was inspected a total of 42 times, with all inspections resulting in deficiencies. A total of 39 line-item deficiencies were identified across various inspection types, including complaint-driven and standard inspections. Common themes emerged in areas such as building maintenance, records management, resident care, dietary services, and emergency preparedness. The facility has demonstrated improvement in addressing these issues, with a notable shift towards correcting cited deficiencies and ultimately achieving a status of no deficiencies.

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Financial Assistance for
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New Era is located in LAKELAND, Florida.
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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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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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Frequently Asked Questions about New Era

What neighborhood is New Era in?

New Era is in the Downtown neighborhood of LAKELAND.

What languages are spoken at New Era?

The team at New Era speaks English and Spanish.

Who is the owner of New Era?

The legal owner and operator of New Era is New Era Business Llc.

Is New Era in a walkable area?

New Era has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of New Era?

According to FL state health department records, New Era's license number is 10535.

When does New Era's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, New Era's license expires on January 17, 2026.

What payment types does New Era accept?

New Era accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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