Grace Manor at Lake Morton
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL

Grace Manor at Lake Morton

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
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Grace Manor at Lake Morton accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Grace Manor at Lake Morton

Grace Manor at Lake Morton is a senior living community specializing in memory care services, located in Lakeland, FL. They provide single and double units where residents can move  in with their favorite furniture, personal items, and decorative pieces, to create a more familiar atmosphere. The residents can also choose fully furnished accommodation or combine residents’ furnishings with the ones already set. At Grace Manor, residents receive care that is customized to their needs. They offer primary and specialty care, a variety of therapy services, laboratory and other diagnostic procedures, and medication management.

The dining services at Grace Manor are provided by a licensed nutritionist, with menu options available at each meal. For entertainment and well being, custom programs are available to fit the residents needs including physical fitness, and memory needs. They also take care of housekeeping and laundry in order to keep the community spotless, and the residents more comfortable, during their stay.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 50 Rank #753 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 753rd out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #129 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 8, 2025
ExpirationJuly 6, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number5217

Ownership & Operating Entity

Grace Manor at Lake Morton is legally operated by Grace Manor At Lake Morton LLC, and administered by Tina Ries.

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
50 units
Total beds
50 units

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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.

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.

Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Total citations (at FL avg)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (24% below)

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. 3535 This facility has total citations in line with the Florida average (35 vs. FL avg 35).— At avg Rank #529 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 529th out of 906 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.01.4 This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 29% better Rank #153 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 153rd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 3426 This facility has had 31% more total inspections than the Florida average (34 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 31% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1516 This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 44%58% This facility has 14 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (44% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 14% better Rank #262 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 262nd out of 906 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 906 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Grace Manor at Lake Morton's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of citations this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total citations ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
AL
IL
MC
Four Corners
224
Facility 224
FL AVG 88
Rank #26 / 1,058
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC28
46%
Facility 46%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #294 / 906
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #470 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$7,300Linda WileyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Lake Gibson Village
AL
MC
Lakeland
165
Facility 165
FL AVG 88
Rank #102 / 1,058
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Hsre-Pwr Lake Gibson Trs LLC13
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #65 / 906
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #49 / 906
For-Profit-Alisa Abner1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 88
Rank #186 / 1,058
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #427 / 1,427
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc27
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #102 / 906
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #436 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
Non-Profit$1,500Ellisa Durrant--
Brookdale Highlands
AL
MC
Lakeland
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 88
Rank #401 / 1,058
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,343 / 1,427
Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC42
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #245 / 906
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 33
Rank #669 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$12,000Lisa PaulStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Grace Manor at Lake Morton
AL
MC
Lakeland (East Lake Morton)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 88
Rank #753 / 1,058
Yes
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 42
Rank #129 / 1,427
Grace Manor At Lake Morton LLC34
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #262 / 906
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #529 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$13,000Tina RiesStudio-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Grace Manor at Lake Morton 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

Frequently Asked Questions about Grace Manor at Lake Morton

What neighborhood is Grace Manor at Lake Morton in?

Grace Manor at Lake Morton is in the East Lake Morton neighborhood of Lakeland.

What languages are spoken at Grace Manor at Lake Morton?

The team at Grace Manor at Lake Morton speaks English.

Is Grace Manor at Lake Morton in a walkable area?

Grace Manor at Lake Morton has a walk score of 77. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Grace Manor at Lake Morton?

According to FL state health department records, Grace Manor at Lake Morton's license number is 5217.

When does Grace Manor at Lake Morton's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Grace Manor at Lake Morton's license expires on July 6, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Grace Manor at Lake Morton?

Yes, Grace Manor at Lake Morton allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Grace Manor at Lake Morton accept?

Grace Manor at Lake Morton accepts Medicaid and VA.

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