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Compare Assisted Living around Lakeland (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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| The Canopy at Waldenwoods |
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. | Plant City (Walden Woods) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
127
Rank
#590 / 1065 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
42
Rank
#637 / 1486 | Walden Woods Fl Tenant, LLC | 11 | 36.4% | 23 | 2.1 | For-Profit | $500 | Brittany Esposito | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Grace Manor Suites |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland (North Socrum Loop Road) | 77
Facility
77
FL AVG
127
Rank
#615 / 1065 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
42
Rank
#786 / 1486 | Grace Manor Suites LLC | 24 | 50% | 31 | 1.3 | For-Profit | $1,952 | Barry Sanders | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed | - |
| Lake Morton Plaza |
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. | Lakeland (Downtown) | 126
Facility
126
FL AVG
127
Rank
#239 / 1065 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
42
Rank
#95 / 1486 | Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC | 42 | 57.1% | 43 | 1.0 | For-Profit | $13,127 | Debra M. Mathewson | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| Brookdale Highlands |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland | 105
Facility
105
FL AVG
127
Rank
#414 / 1065 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1342 / 1486 | Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC | 42 | 42.9% | 45 | 1.1 | For-Profit | $12,000 | Lisa Paul | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ |
| Ansley Parke at Oakbridge |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
127
Rank
#384 / 1065 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1014 / 1486 | Ansley Parke At Oakbridge LLC | 41 | 53.7% | 35 | 0.9 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Everton M Spencer Sr. | - | - |
| Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland |
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. | Lakeland | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
127
Rank
#662 / 1065 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
42
Rank
#611 / 1486 | Hawthorne Lakeland Al Operations LLC | 44 | 34.1% | 41 | 0.9 | For-Profit | $1,214 | Laura Broecker | Suite | - |
| Lake Gibson Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland | 165
Facility
165
FL AVG
127
Rank
#109 / 1065 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
FL AVG
42
Rank
#1262 / 1486 | Hsre-Pwr Lake Gibson Trs LLC | 13 | 15.4% | 12 | 0.9 | For-Profit | - | Alisa Abner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| The Manor at Lake Morton |
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. | Lakeland (East Lake Morton) | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
127
Rank
#788 / 1065 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
42
Rank
#95 / 1486 | The Manor At Lake Morton, LLC | 19 | 42.1% | 19 | 1.0 | For-Profit | - | Tina Ries | Studio / 1 Bed | - |
| Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate |
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. | Four Corners (Championsgate) | 224
Facility
224
FL AVG
127
Rank
#28 / 1065 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
42
Rank
#849 / 1486 | Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC | 28 | 46.4% | 30 | 1.1 | For-Profit | $7,300 | Linda Wiley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
| New Era Assisted Living |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
127
Rank
#884 / 1065 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
42
Rank
#637 / 1486 | Florry Creative Care Corp | 21 | 76.2% | 33 | 1.6 | For-Profit | $4,650 | Cherry Twiggs | Suite | - |
| Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility |
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. | Lakeland (John Cox) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
127
Rank
#699 / 1065 | No |
75
Facility
75
FL AVG
42
Rank
#150 / 1486 | Lakeland Alf Management LLC | 28 | 50% | 27 | 1.0 | For-Profit | $4,698 | Sangeeta S Raut | - | - |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland (Lake Somerset) | 136
Facility
136
FL AVG
127
Rank
#193 / 1065 | No |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
42
Rank
#425 / 1486 | Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | 27 | 25.9% | 28 | 1.0 | Not-For-Profit | $1,500 | Ellisa Durrant | - | - |
| Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC |
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. | Lakeland (Downtown) | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
127
Rank
#512 / 1065 | No |
79
Facility
79
FL AVG
42
Rank
#114 / 1486 | Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC | 45 | 31.1% | 42 | 0.9 | For-Profit | $10,774 | Tyrus Hawkins | - | - |
| New Era |
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. | Lakeland (Downtown) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
127
Rank
#699 / 1065 | No |
79
Facility
79
FL AVG
42
Rank
#114 / 1486 | New Era Business LLC | 49 | 77.6% | 58 | 1.2 | For-Profit | $17,000 | Ruth Bermudez Ortiz | - | - |
| Sunburst Community Care |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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. | Lakeland (Tigertown) | -
Facility
-
FL AVG
127 | No |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
42
Rank
#425 / 1486 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | Studio | - |
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.
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.
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.
Located in Polk County, South Lakeland, FL, Lake Morton Plaza is an award-winning senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Residents here are welcomed into spacious and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community offers a complete range of assisted living services tailored to accommodate each resident’s individual needs. They work closely with community partners to make sure residents are provided all the necessary services they may need.
Committed to creating an environment that fosters a happy and healthy lifestyle, the community provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, exploration, and relaxation. Residents enjoy a full activities and life enrichment program which promotes growth physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. Chef-prepared meals are also offered to ensure residents always eat healthy and have the energy for a vibrant retirement lifestyle.
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.
Located in Lakeland, FL, is Ansley Parke at Oakbridge, a senior living community dedicated to providing quality assisted living services to their residents. Their accommodation offers two floor plans for suites designed with kitchenettes and individual bathrooms. At Ansley Parke, residents benefit from their 24/7/365 professional care team availability, providing assistance with medication management, assistance with daily living activities, and supervision with meals.
There are a variety of amenities offered at Ansley Parke, these include access to a well stocked library, private dining for visiting families and friends, grooming services, housekeeping and laundry services, and the scheduled trips and excursions to keep the residents engaged with the community, as well as physically and mentally active.
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.
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.
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.
New Era Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, committed to providing exceptional assisted living services to their residents. As part of their assisted living services and program, they provide 24/7 personal assistance, a special memory support unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and a bi-weekly visitation by a physician. They also offer respite care, hospice care, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments.
New Era Assisted living doesn’t only offer quality care, they also make sure that the residents in their community are living comfortably, which is why they offer a myriad of services and amenities designed for comfort and entertainment or leisure. These include meal provisions with consideration to the residents’ diet and food preferences, access to a well stocked library, regular trips to the mall, housekeeping and linen services, and regular activities promoting physical and mental well being.
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.
- Includes
- 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.
- Includes
- 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 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.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Lakeland, FL?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~15–20 licensed assisted living facilities in Lakeland, 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.
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