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Compare Assisted Living around Lake Placid
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| Southern Life Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lake Placid | 97
Facility
97
FL AVG
127
Rank
#499 / 1065 | Yes |
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Facility
10
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1262 / 1486 | Southern Life Operating Investments LLC | 45 | 35.6% | 63 | 1.4 | For-Profit | $1,500 | Natalie Yeazel | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Balmoral Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Lake Placid | 126
Facility
126
FL AVG
127
Rank
#239 / 1065 | No |
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FL AVG
42
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#975 / 1486 | Balmoral Senior Living LLC | 51 | 58.8% | 59 | 1.2 | For-Profit | $4,500 | Karen Michelle Dannels | Studio / 1 Bed |
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.
What does this home offer?
Total Residents: 80
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 270 / 570 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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
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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
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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
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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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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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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