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New Era Assisted Living
New Era Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, committed to providing exceptional assisted living services to their residents. As part of their assisted living services and program, they provide 24/7 personal assistance, a special memory support unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and a bi-weekly visitation by a physician. They also offer respite care, hospice care, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments.
New Era Assisted Living doesn’t only offer quality care, they also make sure that the residents in their community are living comfortably, which is why they offer a myriad of services and amenities designed for comfort and entertainment or leisure. These include meal provisions with consideration to the residents’ diet and food preferences, access to a well stocked library, regular trips to the mall, housekeeping and linen services, and regular activities promoting physical and mental well being.
Community insights.
About this community
New Era Assisted Living is legally operated by Florry Creative Care Corp, and administered by Cherry Twiggs.
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
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
2vs 5 avg↓ 60% fewer than FL avg
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$4.7kvs $11.6k↓ 60% 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.
• Citations per inspection (15% above)
• Inspection citation rate (31% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Inspections with citations (at FL avg) 1 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (6% below)
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
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Total citations
| 33 | 35 | This facility has 6% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (33 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 6% better Rank #502 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 502nd out of 907 homes we track in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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
| 1.6 | 1.39 | This facility has 15% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.6 vs. FL avg 1.39).↑ 15% worse Rank #723 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 723rd out of 907 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 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
| 21 | 26 | This facility has had 19% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (21 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 19% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
| 16 | 16 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the Florida average (16 vs. FL avg 16).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 76% | 58% | This facility has 18 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (76% vs. FL avg 58%).↑ 18% worse Rank #770 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 770th out of 907 homes we track in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 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: Suite
Building Type: Single-storey
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Other
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
New Era Assisted Living
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5.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to New Era Assisted Living'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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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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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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
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FL AVG
41
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FL AVG
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28
FL AVG
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FL AVG
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Facility
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FL AVG
85
Rank
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77
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FL AVG
41
Rank
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44%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
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Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
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Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
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| New Era Assisted Living | AL HOS MC RC | Lakeland | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
85
Rank
#788 / 976 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
41
Rank
#579 / 1,332 | Florry Creative Care Corp | 21 | 76%
Facility
76%
FL AVG
58.3%
Rank
#770 / 907 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#502 / 907 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.4
Rank
#723 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,650 | Cherry Twiggs | Suite |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida
New Era Assisted Living is located in Lakeland, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions about New Era Assisted Living
What languages are spoken at New Era Assisted Living?
The team at New Era Assisted Living speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of New Era Assisted Living?
New Era Assisted Living is legally operated by Florry Creative Care Corp, and administered by Cherry Twiggs.
Is New Era Assisted Living in a walkable area?
New Era Assisted Living has a walk score of 44. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of New Era Assisted Living?
According to FL state health department records, New Era Assisted Living's license number is 12181.
When does New Era Assisted Living's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, New Era Assisted Living's license expires on September 25, 2027.
Are pets allowed at New Era Assisted Living?
Yes, New Era Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does New Era Assisted Living accept?
New Era Assisted Living accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.
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