Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland accepts Veteran Affairs Benefits and Medicaid.
Overview of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
Savannah Cottage is a senior living community in Lakeland, FL, dedicated to providing top memory care services in the area. They offer studio type apartments for the residents’ accommodation, where they receive 24/7 staff availability for assistance with daily living activities, and respite care services if needed.
Savannah Cottage provides their residents with three-meals a day with snacks and a hydration program, they also provide access to recreation room, and gated courtyard, ensuring the residents’ safety during leisure. They also provide housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a clean and safe environment for everyone.
38-bed community Rank #813 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 813th out of 1058 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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: 20 / 100 Rank #1086 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1086th out of 1487 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceJune 17, 2025
ExpirationJune 16, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number9783
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is legally operated by Senior Living Properties Iv, LLC, and administered by Barbara Berry.
Management CompanySLM SERVICES, LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit
Private
38 units
Total beds
38 units
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
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 2022 · 4 years of data
83 citations
58 inspections
11 fines
$20.1K 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine 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.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
20 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #825 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 825th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 63 out of 100. Letter grade D. 20 points below 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-
11vs 5 avg↑ 120% higher than FL avg
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$20.1kvs $11.6k↑ 73% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 4 years (since 2022).
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 2022 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (152% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (169% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total citations (152% above)
• Citations per inspection (8% above)
• Inspections with citations (169% above)
• Inspection citation rate (19% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 83 | 33 | This facility has 152% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (83 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 152% worse Rank #852 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 852nd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.4 | 1.3 | This facility has 8% more citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 1.3).↑ 8% worse Rank #621 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 621st out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 58 | 26 | This facility has had 123% more total inspections than the Florida average (58 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 123% more |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 43 | 16 | This facility has 169% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 169% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 74% | 62% | This facility has 12 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (74% vs. FL avg 62%).↑ 12% worse Rank #744 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 744th out of 907 homes 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. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from 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 June 30, 2025, found no deficiencies.
- Recent deficiencies primarily involved staff training, physical plant safety, and Alzheimer’s/dementia care, with several Class 3 citations from 2022 through April 2025.
- A July 18, 2024 complaint inspection cited two Class 4 deficiencies in admissions continued residency and emergency management planning.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
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Frequently Asked Questions about Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
What languages are spoken at Savannah Cottage of Lakeland?
The team at Savannah Cottage of Lakeland speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland?
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is legally operated by Senior Living Properties Iv, LLC, and administered by Barbara Berry.
Is Savannah Cottage of Lakeland in a walkable area?
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland has a walk score of 20. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland?
According to FL state health department records, Savannah Cottage of Lakeland's license number is 9783.
When does Savannah Cottage of Lakeland's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Savannah Cottage of Lakeland's license expires on June 16, 2027.
Are pets allowed at Savannah Cottage of Lakeland?
Yes, Savannah Cottage of Lakeland allows residents to bring their pets.
What payment types does Savannah Cottage of Lakeland accept?
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland accepts VA.
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