Best Assisted Living in Lakeland, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 18 assisted living communities in Lakeland, 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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Avg Monthly Cost: $4,244The average monthly cost across facilities in Lakeland, FL. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lakeland, 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: 93The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lakeland, 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. 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. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 88
Rank #186 / 1,058
Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #427 / 1,427
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #239 / 901
27
26%
Facility 26%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #103 / 906
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 33
Rank #436 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
Non-Profit$1,500Ellisa Durrant--
The Estates At Carpenters
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Lakeland
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 88
Rank #619 / 1,058
Yes
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
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Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
AL
IL
MC
Four Corners
224
Facility 224
FL AVG 88
Rank #26 / 1,058
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 42
Rank #850 / 1,427
Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #495 / 901
28
46%
Facility 46%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #295 / 906
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #470 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$7,300Linda WileyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookdale Highlands
AL
MC
Lakeland
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 88
Rank #401 / 1,058
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,343 / 1,427
Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 83
Rank #595 / 901
42
43%
Facility 43%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #246 / 906
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 33
Rank #669 / 906
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #315 / 906
For-Profit$12,000Lisa PaulStudio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+
Lake Gibson Village
AL
MC
Lakeland
165
Facility 165
FL AVG 88
Rank #102 / 1,058
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,263 / 1,427
Hsre-Pwr Lake Gibson Trs LLC
98
Facility 98
FL AVG 83
Rank #36 / 901
13
15%
Facility 15%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #66 / 906
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #146 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit-Alisa Abner1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Grace Manor at Lake Morton
AL
MC
Lakeland (East Lake Morton)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 88
Rank #753 / 1,058
Yes
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 42
Rank #129 / 1,427
Grace Manor At Lake Morton LLC
81
Facility 81
FL AVG 83
Rank #578 / 901
34
44%
Facility 44%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #263 / 906
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #529 / 906
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #153 / 906
For-Profit$13,000Tina RiesStudio-
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
AL
ADC
MC
RC
Lakeland
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 88
Rank #494 / 1,058
Yes
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 42
Rank #944 / 1,427
Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #400 / 901
20
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #413 / 906
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #402 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$3,200Karla NiethammerStudio / 1 Bed-
The Canopy at Waldenwoods
AL
MC
Plant City
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 88
Rank #570 / 1,058
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #638 / 1,427
Walden Woods Fl Tenant, LLC
90
Facility 90
FL AVG 83
Rank #324 / 901
11
36%
Facility 36%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #165 / 906
23
Facility 23
FL AVG 33
Rank #349 / 906
2.1
Facility 2.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #842 / 906
For-Profit$500Brittany EspositoStudio / 1 Bed-
Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Lakeland
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 88
Rank #643 / 1,058
Yes
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 42
Rank #612 / 1,427
Hawthorne Lakeland Al Operations LLC
85
Facility 85
FL AVG 83
Rank #473 / 901
44
34%
Facility 34%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #157 / 906
41
Facility 41
FL AVG 33
Rank #619 / 906
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #50 / 906
For-Profit$1,214Laura BroeckerSuite-
Grace Manor Suites
AL
RC
Lakeland
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 88
Rank #595 / 1,058
Yes
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 42
Rank #788 / 1,427
Grace Manor Suites LLC
89
Facility 89
FL AVG 83
Rank #356 / 901
24
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #327 / 906
31
Facility 31
FL AVG 33
Rank #480 / 906
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #540 / 906
For-Profit$1,952Barry SandersStudio / Suite / 1 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every FL community we track that reports that metric, not just the 18 analyzed for Lakeland.

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Overview of Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Operating on Lake Hunter Drive, Westminster Lakeland is a 136-bed nursing home in Lakeland, Florida. Run by administrator Ellisa Durrant and owned by Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc., the building primarily handles short-term rehabilitation alongside long-term care, with stays averaging 43 days. The business office works with several coverage options, accepting private pay, traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and various insurance or HMO plans.

The neighborhood is moderately walkable, scoring a 55 out of 100, which means visitors can manage some simple errands nearby on foot. On the floor, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct nursing attention each day from a combined team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This daily schedule includes physical and occupational therapy, on-site pharmacy services, and routine dining programs.

Past inspections flagged issues with staffing standards and employee training protocols, but management implemented corrective actions, and follow-up reviews confirmed that the building has resolved these concerns.

Older adults and their families can contact the main office to verify current bed availability, ask about the insurance intake process, or arrange a time to visit the campus.

Contact Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland

Overview of The Estates at Carpenters

The Estates at the Carpenters is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing independent living services. Their health center also provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to those who need it. Their independent living options offer studio, and  one-to-two bedroom units  featuring their own living areas, private bathroom, and kitchen area.
The Estates at Carpenters offers a myriad of services and amenities designed to make the residents’ life more comfortable, secure, and enjoyable. Such amenities and programs include 24hr personal emergency care system, community surveillance system, generator backup, keycard locks in all apartment units,  flexible dining options, access activity rooms for art, music, and games, and senior wellness programs for fitness and health.

Contact The Estates At Carpenters

Overview of Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate

Formerly known as Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate, The Glades at ChampionsGate offers a luxurious senior living experience with 114 independent living, 73 assisted living, and 36 memory care residences in the heart of Four Corners, FL. Known for its science-based memory training, powered by the UCLA Longevity Center and EngageVR virtual reality program, the community provides immersive digital experiences that help improve residents’ senses and cognitive abilities.

The Glades at ChampionsGate is committed to offering plenty of amenities and carefree living. Residents have all they need for an active lifestyle, including four eating options, a movie theater, a fitness facility, and a swimming pool. The community’s goal is to provide residents with interesting activities that are catered to their interests by providing Watermark University with award-winning programs and classes.

Contact Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate

Brookdale Highlands

4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
Overview of Brookdale Highlands

Brookdale Highlands is Brookdale’s senior living community located in  Lakeland, FL, providing both assisted living, and memory care services. Their accommodations consist of pet friendly, customizable studio-type units, one-to-two bedroom apartments, and villas, where residents receive 24/7 professional care and supervision from staff. The community ensures the residents well-being and security by putting surveillance and emergency systems in place.

At Brookdale Highlands, multiple course dining is provided daily where residents can partake in a variety of traditional meals. To ensure that residents stay engaged, physically fit, and mentally active, Brookdale Highlands has interest based clubs, educational workshops, trivia night, fitness classes and excursions to local attractions. And to ensure that the residents can focus their time and energy on those activities, Brookdale Highlands also provides housekeeping and laundry services, also ensuring to keep the community spotless.

Contact Brookdale Highlands

Overview of Lake Gibson Village

Lake Gibson Village is a senior living  community in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living, and memory care services. Lake Gibson Village offers one-bedroom apartments with ample closet space, two-bedroom suites with office and closet, and deluxe one-bedroom units for accommodation. All units come with their own bathroom with showers that come with non-slip floors and handrails, and kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator. Part of the assisted living services they provide include assistance with daily living activities, and medication management.

Residents of Lake Gibson experience quality care and living in this senior living community. From their chef prepared meals, heated swimming pool, well stocked library, and garden, every space serves its purpose in enhancing the body, mind and spirit. And to top it all off, Lake Gibson also offers housekeeping and laundry services, so the residents may be able to focus on the fun and engaging programs and activities the community has to offer.

Contact Lake Gibson Village

Overview of Grace Manor at Lake Morton

Grace Manor at Lake Morton is a senior living community specializing in memory care services, located in Lakeland, FL. They provide single and double units where residents can move  in with their favorite furniture, personal items, and decorative pieces, to create a more familiar atmosphere. The residents can also choose fully furnished accommodation or combine residents’ furnishings with the ones already set. At Grace Manor, residents receive care that is customized to their needs. They offer primary and specialty care, a variety of therapy services, laboratory and other diagnostic procedures, and medication management.

The dining services at Grace Manor are provided by a licensed nutritionist, with menu options available at each meal. For entertainment and well being, custom programs are available to fit the residents needs including physical fitness, and memory needs. They also take care of housekeeping and laundry in order to keep the community spotless, and the residents more comfortable, during their stay.

Contact Grace Manor at Lake Morton

Overview of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills

Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills envisions a compassionate and supportive environment for seniors with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory-related challenges through its Evergreen Program. Driven by recognizing individuality, involving family members, and offering a warm residential setting, the community is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and their families. The Evergreen Program provides specialized 24-hour memory care services, fostering stability and personalized care in a comforting home-like atmosphere.

Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills offers a wealth of amenities and memory care facilities tailored to residents’ needs and preferences. The community ensures a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle with 24-hour nursing and care, comprehensive wellness programs, and planned social activities. Residents enjoy private studio and one-bedroom suites with kitchenettes, emergency call systems, and pet-friendly homes. From delicious and healthy dining options to daily exercise classes and scheduled transportation, Arbor Oaks provides a family-like atmosphere that encourages residents to embrace each day to the fullest.

Contact Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills

The Canopy at Waldenwoods

2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
Overview of The Canopy at Waldenwoods

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is an ideal senior living community burrowed at Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy studios, luxurious one-bedroom apartments, and elegant companion suites, ensuring comfortable and secure residences. With The Canopy at Waldenwoods’ very own HEARTS Welcoming Program, a team of kind and compassionate professionals warmly welcomes the seniors to ease their worries about moving in. The Canopy at Waldenwoods provides warm and welcoming residences in an environment filled with warmth and compassion.

Through SRI University, seniors experience university-style classes and programs providing them with ways to keep their minds active and sharp. The community emphasizes the well-being of its residents, orchestrating activities and programs for their physical, mental, and emotional health. The Canopy at Waldenwoods promotes a vibrant environment, allowing the seniors to interact over meals. Satisfying the resident’s dietary needs and preferences, the chef and culinary team prepare delicious and healthy meals three times every day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a movie theater, a media room, arts and crafts areas, a bistro, and outdoor activity areas for seniors’ entertainment and leisure.

Contact The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland is a senior living community dedicated to providing assisted living and memory care services, and is located in Lakeland, FL. This senior living community offers studio-type, and one bedroom apartments for accommodation, and provides 24/7 availability of care staff, and emergency systems in every suite.

Hawthorne, known for its ways in making the residents’ stay comfortable and fulfilling, provides a number of amenities such as personalized or community dining options, a sweet shop for snacks, a beauty shop, and a library open 24/7. They also provide housekeeping and laundry services to unburden the residents of regular chores, and create regularly scheduled trips to promote engagement and socialization.

Contact Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

Overview of Grace Manor Suites

Grace Manor Suites is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living services to its residents. This senior living community offers studio-type, one bedroom suite and apartment, as well as double suite accommodations. All units have non-slip flooring to ensure safety and reduce slipping and fall risks, ample closet space, refrigerator units, and walk-in showers with grab bars. Their residents also benefit from their on-site health services included in their assisted living program, including their personal emergency response systems, medication management and assistance, respite care, and assistance with daily living activities.

To ensure that the residents of Grace Manor are well taken care of, they also provide meals prepared by their dining services department where each meal is approved by a licensed nutritionist and is prepared with consideration to dietary restrictions. The residents of Grace Manor are also able to enjoy a myriad of amenities in the community such as salon and barber services, resident transportation for outings and medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry services, and programs designed to promote engagement, physical fitness, and mental well being.

Contact Grace Manor Suites

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Lakeland, FL

What is the average cost of assisted living in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Lakeland, FL is approximately $4,500. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Lakeland, FL?

Assisted living in Lakeland, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Lakeland, FL?

Assisted living facilities in Lakeland, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.