Lake Howard Heights
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Winter Haven, FL
Lake Howard Heights
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Winter Haven, FL
Lake Howard Heights accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits.
Overview of Lake Howard Heights
Settled in the scenic area of Winter Haven, FL, Lake Howard Heights is an idyllic senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living. A reliable care team is available all day to supervise residents’ well-being and offer them assistance with their daily living activities. Residents’ living experience is enhanced by well-appointed accommodations, including studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom apartments.
A talented chef curates a great selection of restaurant-style meals based on residents’ dietary needs, feedback, and preferences for a delectable dining experience. Every day is filled with meaningful activities, events, and gatherings for a fun and exciting lifestyle. At Lake Howard Heights, residents have access to amenities, services, and programs they need to maintain their overall well-being.
65-bed community Rank #673 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 673rd out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.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: 66 / 100 Rank #262 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 262nd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMarch 1, 2025
ExpirationFebruary 28, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number5494
RCFE NumberALF# 5494
Lake Howard Heights is legally operated by Lake Howard 1818 Opco Llc, and administrated by Glenda A Hanley.
Management CompanyATLAS SENIOR LIVING, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
65 units
Total beds
65 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Respite Care
ActivitiesMonthly calendar with a variety of activities, events, and parties.
Food DescriptionFreedom Dining program offers a restaurant-style dining experience with flexible menu options.
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
22 citations
18 inspections
1 fine
$500 fined
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #162 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 162nd out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. Inspection score: 94 out of 100. Letter grade A. 11 points above the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)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-
1vs 5 avg↓ 80% fewer than FL avg
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$500vs $11.6k↓ 96% lower 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
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
6 Better
Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per year (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (65% below)
• Total citations (33% below)
• Citations per year (33% below)
• Citations per inspection (8% below)
• Total inspections (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (75% below)
• Inspection citation rate (65% below)
Latest Inspection
January 31, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 33 | This facility has 33% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 33% better Rank #337 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 337th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 1.6 | 2.4 | This facility has 33% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 33% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.2 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.2 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 8% better Rank #458 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 458th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 18 | 26 | This facility has 31% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (18 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 31% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 4 | 16 | This facility has 75% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (4 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 75% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 22% | 62% | This facility has 40 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (22% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 40% better Rank #103 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 103rd out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Ranking totals vary by category as each rank only includes facilities that report data for that metric. Homes missing that data point aren't included in the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on January 31, 2025 found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
- The July 18, 2019 inspection cited seven Class 3 and Class 4 deficiencies related to staffing standards, staff training, and background screening.
- Inspections from 2012 through 2023 consistently found no deficiencies, showing correction of prior issues and no repeated citations.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 498 / 529 / 590 / 848 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Lake Howard Heights
Lake Howard Heights 1 Bed
Lake Howard Heights Studio B
Lake Howard Heights Studio
Lake Howard Heights 2Bed
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0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Winter Haven's city center to Lake Howard Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.54 miles to nearest hospital (Winter Haven Hospital)
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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FL AVG
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1.3
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| Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven | AL ADC HC MC NC | Winter Haven | 66
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66
FL AVG
89
Rank
#669 / 1074 | No |
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18
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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| Lake Howard Heights | AL IL | Winter Haven | 65
Facility
65
FL AVG
89
Rank
#673 / 1074 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
FL AVG
40
Rank
#262 / 1486 | Lake Howard 1818 Opco LLC | 94
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94
FL AVG
83
Rank
#162 / 876 | 18 | 22.2%
Facility
22.2%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#103 / 919 | 22
Facility
22
FL AVG
33
Rank
#337 / 919 | 1.2
Facility
1.2
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#458 / 919 | For-Profit | $500 | Glenda A Hanley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Club at Haines City | AL | Haines City | 52
Facility
52
FL AVG
89
Rank
#765 / 1074 | Yes |
47
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47
FL AVG
40
Rank
#570 / 1486 | Breuer Health Of Haines City LLC | 71
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71
FL AVG
83
Rank
#724 / 876 | 42 | 66.7%
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66.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#620 / 919 | 53
Facility
53
FL AVG
33
Rank
#745 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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| The Club at Bartow | AL | Bartow | 36
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36
FL AVG
89
Rank
#843 / 1074 | Yes |
40
Facility
40
FL AVG
40
Rank
#725 / 1486 | Aus Senior Living At Bartow LLC | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876 | 32 | 68.8%
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68.8%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#680 / 919 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#657 / 919 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
Lake Howard Heights is located in Winter Haven, Florida.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Howard Heights
What languages are spoken at Lake Howard Heights?
The team at Lake Howard Heights speaks English.
Who is the owner of Lake Howard Heights?
The legal owner and operator of Lake Howard Heights is Lake Howard 1818 Opco Llc.
Is Lake Howard Heights in a walkable area?
Lake Howard Heights has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of Lake Howard Heights?
According to FL state health department records, Lake Howard Heights's license number is 5494.
When does Lake Howard Heights's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Lake Howard Heights's license expires on February 28, 2027.
What payment types does Lake Howard Heights accept?
Lake Howard Heights accepts Other and VA.
Does Lake Howard Heights operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Lake Howard Heights is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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