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Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills envisions a compassionate and supportive environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related challenges through its Evergreen Program. Driven by recognizing individuality, involving family members, and offering a warm residential setting, the community is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. The Evergreen Program provides specialized 24-hour memory care services, fostering stability and personalized care in a comforting home-like atmosphere.
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills offers a wealth of amenities and memory care facilities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. The community ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with 24-hour nursing and care, comprehensive wellness programs, and planned social activities. Residents enjoy private studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and pet-friendly homes. From delicious and healthy dining options to daily exercise classes and scheduled transportation, Arbor Oaks provides a family-like atmosphere that encourages residents to embrace each day to the fullest.
Community insights.
About this community
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills is legally operated by Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc., and administered by Karla Niethammer.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Legal Actions
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This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$3.2kvs $11.6k↓ 72% lower than FL avg
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.
• Total citations (26% below)
• Citations per inspection (7% below)
• Inspections with citations (31% below)
• Inspection citation rate (5% below)
Citations
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Total citations
| 26 | 35 | This facility has 26% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (26 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 26% better Rank #402 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 402nd 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. |
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Citations per inspection
| 1.3 | 1.4 | This facility has 7% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.4).↓ 7% better Rank #540 / 906 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 540th 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
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total inspections
| 20 | 26 | This facility has had 23% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (20 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 23% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 11 | 16 | This facility has 31% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (11 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 31% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 55% | 58% | This facility has 3 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (55% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 3% better Rank #412 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 412th 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. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
- Yoga
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
Places of interest near Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
4.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Compare Assisted Living around Lakeland
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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
ADC (Adult Day Care):
Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Share of inspections that resulted in citations, expressed as a percentage of total inspections in the window.
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Total count of citations (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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Reported profit orientation for the operator or facility (e.g. for-profit vs nonprofit), as provided in state licensing or disclosure data.
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Total monetary fines or penalties in the reporting window from the state source. A single large fine can dominate this figure.
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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.
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Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
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224
FL AVG
88
Rank
#26 / 1,058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
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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
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| 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 LLC | 13 | 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
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| 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 Inc | 27 | 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 | $1,500 | Ellisa Durrant | - |
| Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills | AL ADC MC RC | Lakeland | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
88
Rank
#494 / 1,058 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
FL AVG
42
Rank
#944 / 1,427 | Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#412 / 906 | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
33
Rank
#402 / 906 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#540 / 906 | For-Profit | $3,200 | Karla Niethammer | Studio / 1 Bed |
| 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 LLC | 34 | 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 | $13,000 | Tina Ries | Studio |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills is located in Lakeland, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
What languages are spoken at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills?
The team at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills?
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills is legally operated by Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc., and administered by Karla Niethammer.
Is Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills in a walkable area?
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills has a walk score of 28. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills?
According to FL state health department records, Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills's license number is 11751.
When does Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills's license expires on September 6, 2026.
Are pets allowed at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills?
Yes, Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills accept?
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills accepts Other.
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