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

The Manor at Lake Morton

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
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The Manor at Lake Morton accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.

Overview of The Manor at Lake Morton

The Manor at Lake Morton is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living services. Their accommodation ranges from studio, and one bedroom suite, some featuring a kitchenette, and all equipped with walk-in showers, living area, emergency cords, and grab bars. They also encourage residents to bring furniture and other personal items to make their units more comfortable and familiar for them. As part of their assisted living program, residents are provided assistance with daily living activities, and scheduling with their physicians.

The Manor at Lake Morton ensures that residents receive proper nutrition and fulfilled taste buds, providing restaurant quality meals and dining assistance if needed. This senior living community also has a wide network of local physicians with specializations in dermatology, podiatry, and psychiatry. To ensure that the residents live their best life in The Manor at Lake Morton, housekeeping and linen services are also provided, so that they can spend their precious time and energy in activities they enjoy; from planned activities in the community, to hobbies they hold dear.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 48 Rank #771 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 771st 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 #95 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th 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
IssuanceDecember 31, 2025
ExpirationDecember 30, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number12732
RCFE NumberAL12732

Ownership & Operating Entity

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

Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
48 units
Total beds
48 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety Featuressecured access and a fully sprinklered fire safety system

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Dining
Social Events
Activities
Salon
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Charming Outdoor Space
Tv Lounge
Activities
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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. 4 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per inspection (29% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Inspection citation rate (28% 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. 1935 This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (19 vs. FL avg 35).↓ 46% better Rank #277 / 906 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 277th 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. 1926 This facility has had 27% fewer total inspections than the Florida average (19 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 27% fewer
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 816 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (8 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 50% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 42%58% This facility has 16 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42% vs. FL avg 58%).↓ 16% better Rank #232 / 906 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 232nd 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?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Transportation Services

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Places of interest near The Manor at Lake Morton

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

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Compare Assisted Living around Polk County

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. 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.
Lake Morton Plaza
AL
IL
Lakeland
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 88
Rank #231 / 1,058
Yes
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 42
Rank #95 / 1,427
Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC42
57%
Facility 57%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #443 / 906
43
Facility 43
FL AVG 33
Rank #645 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$13,127Debra M. Mathewson1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility
AL
IL
MC
Lakeland (John Cox)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1,058
No
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 42
Rank #151 / 1,427
Lakeland Alf Management LLC28
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #326 / 906
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #416 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$4,698Sangeeta S Raut-
The Manor at Lake Morton
AL
MC
Lakeland (East Lake Morton)
48
Facility 48
FL AVG 88
Rank #771 / 1,058
Yes
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 42
Rank #95 / 1,427
The Manor At Lake Morton, LLC19
42%
Facility 42%
FL AVG 58.3%
Rank #232 / 906
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 33
Rank #277 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.4
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit-Tina RiesStudio / 1 Bed

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

The 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 The Manor at Lake Morton

What neighborhood is The Manor at Lake Morton in?

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

What languages are spoken at The Manor at Lake Morton?

The team at The Manor at Lake Morton speaks English.

Is The Manor at Lake Morton in a walkable area?

The Manor at Lake Morton has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

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

According to FL state health department records, The Manor at Lake Morton's license number is 12732.

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

According to FL state health department records, The Manor at Lake Morton's license expires on December 30, 2027.

Are pets allowed at The Manor at Lake Morton?

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

What payment types does The Manor at Lake Morton accept?

The Manor at Lake Morton accepts Insurance and/or HMO and Medicaid.

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