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Best Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 assisted living communities in Lake Placid, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in FL
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Lake Placid, FL our team has analyzed — not a count of every assisted living provider in Lake Placid, FL.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Lake Placid:
Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

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Avg Walk Score: 18/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lake Placid, FL. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 112The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lake Placid, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 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. 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.
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Florida score; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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.
Balmoral Assisted Living
AL
MC
Lake Placid
126
Facility 126
FL AVG 88
Rank #231 / 1,058
No
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 42
Rank #976 / 1,427
Balmoral Senior Living LLC
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 83
Rank #651 / 901
51
59%
Facility 59%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #489 / 906
59
Facility 59
FL AVG 33
Rank #770 / 906
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #441 / 906
For-Profit$4,500Karen Michelle DannelsStudio / 1 Bed
Southern Life Assisted Living
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RC
Lake Placid
97
Facility 97
FL AVG 88
Rank #481 / 1,058
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Southern Life Operating Investments LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #495 / 901
45
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #165 / 906
63
Facility 63
FL AVG 33
Rank #789 / 906
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #616 / 906
For-Profit$1,500Natalie YeazelStudio / 1 Bed

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Lake Placid.

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Balmoral Assisted Living

93 Balmoral Dr, Lake Placid, FL 33852
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Overview of Balmoral Assisted Living
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Discover an all-inclusive lifestyle with Balmoral in the stunning community of Lake Flacid, FL. This community offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can enjoy cozy and spacious one-bedroom accommodations to further comfort and relaxation. Having a caring and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and services catering to the immediate needs of its residents. As for memory care, it offers a comprehensive memory care program called Community Within Community with a wide array of specialized care and services for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Dedicated to providing a caring and compassionate service, residents can enjoy top-tier amenities and services including an all-inclusive meal plan with three chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping, and linen services. Meet new people and create unforgettable memories within this beautiful community. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Balmoral Senior Living.

Phone: (863) 465-6584

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Overview of Southern Life Assisted Living

Committed to offering empathetic and warm care in a nurturing environment, Southern Life Assisted Living is a welcoming senior living community in Lake Placid, FL, that aims to make its residents’ lives comfortable through compassionate assisted living and memory care services. The community offers 80 well-curated apartments that are designed to provide utmost comfort and to accommodate residents’ unique needs and lifestyles. Residents here can rest easy with a hardworking care team that offers support with everything from assistance with daily living and basic care to recreational activities and transportation.

The community helps its residents live a life filled with purpose by offering them a great selection of fun and engaging activities and programs that promote a healthy and active lifestyle. Residents delight in three delicious meals and snacks available throughout the day, giving them the nourishment and energy they need to stay active and healthy. Various conveniences, including salon services, on-site physician services, weekly housekeeping and linen changes with full-service laundry are available to make residents’ lives easier.

Phone: (863) 465-0568

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
Data source Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover assisted living?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Florida) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 assisted living facilities in Lake Placid, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Lake Placid, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lake Placid, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Lake Placid, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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