
Compare Assisted Living around Lakeland (Metro Area)
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.
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland | AL IL NH SNF | Lakeland (Lake Somerset) | 136
Facility
136
FL AVG
88
Rank
#186 / 1058 | Yes |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
40
Rank
#426 / 1487 | Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#237 / 876 | 27 | 25.9%
Facility
25.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#110 / 907 | 28
Facility
28
FL AVG
33
Rank
#439 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | Not-For-Profit | $1,500 | Ellisa Durrant | - |
| Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate | AL IL MC | Four Corners (Championsgate) | 224
Facility
224
FL AVG
88
Rank
#26 / 1058 | Yes |
34
Facility
34
FL AVG
40
Rank
#851 / 1487 | Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC | 84
Facility
84
FL AVG
83
Rank
#474 / 876 | 28 | 46.4%
Facility
46.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#307 / 907 | 30
Facility
30
FL AVG
33
Rank
#472 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $7,300 | Linda Wiley | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lake Gibson Village | AL MC | Lakeland | 165
Facility
165
FL AVG
88
Rank
#102 / 1058 | Yes |
10
Facility
10
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1264 / 1487 | Hsre-Pwr Lake Gibson Trs LLC | 98
Facility
98
FL AVG
83
Rank
#35 / 876 | 13 | 15.4%
Facility
15.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#73 / 907 | 12
Facility
12
FL AVG
33
Rank
#152 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | - | Alisa Abner | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Grace Manor at Lake Morton | AL MC | Lakeland (East Lake Morton) | 50
Facility
50
FL AVG
88
Rank
#753 / 1058 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
FL AVG
40
Rank
#129 / 1487 | Grace Manor At Lake Morton LLC | 81
Facility
81
FL AVG
83
Rank
#556 / 876 | 34 | 44.1%
Facility
44.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#272 / 907 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#531 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $13,000 | Tina Ries | Studio |
| Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland | AL IL MC NH SNF | Lakeland | 68
Facility
68
FL AVG
88
Rank
#643 / 1058 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
FL AVG
40
Rank
#612 / 1487 | Hawthorne Lakeland Al Operations LLC | 85
Facility
85
FL AVG
83
Rank
#452 / 876 | 44 | 34.1%
Facility
34.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#163 / 907 | 41
Facility
41
FL AVG
33
Rank
#620 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,214 | Laura Broecker | Suite |
| The Estates At Carpenters | AL IL NH SNF | Lakeland | 72
Facility
72
FL AVG
88
Rank
#619 / 1058 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
40
Rank
#234 / 1487 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Canopy at Waldenwoods | AL MC | Plant City (Walden Woods) | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
88
Rank
#570 / 1058 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
40
Rank
#638 / 1487 | Walden Woods Fl Tenant, LLC | 90
Facility
90
FL AVG
83
Rank
#314 / 876 | 11 | 36.4%
Facility
36.4%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#179 / 907 | 23
Facility
23
FL AVG
33
Rank
#351 / 907 | 2.1
Facility
2.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#847 / 907 | For-Profit | $500 | Brittany Esposito | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills | AL ADC MC RC | Lakeland | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
88
Rank
#494 / 1058 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
FL AVG
40
Rank
#945 / 1487 | Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc | 88
Facility
88
FL AVG
83
Rank
#383 / 876 | 20 | 55%
Facility
55%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#426 / 907 | 26
Facility
26
FL AVG
33
Rank
#404 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $3,200 | Karla Niethammer | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Grace Manor Suites | AL NH RC | Lakeland (North Socrum Loop Road) | 77
Facility
77
FL AVG
88
Rank
#595 / 1058 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
FL AVG
40
Rank
#788 / 1487 | Grace Manor Suites LLC | 89
Facility
89
FL AVG
83
Rank
#342 / 876 | 24 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#333 / 907 | 31
Facility
31
FL AVG
33
Rank
#482 / 907 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#545 / 907 | For-Profit | $1,952 | Barry Sanders | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed |
| Brookdale Highlands | AL MC | Lakeland | 105
Facility
105
FL AVG
88
Rank
#401 / 1058 | Yes |
6
Facility
6
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1344 / 1487 | Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
83
Rank
#573 / 876 | 42 | 42.9%
Facility
42.9%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#253 / 907 | 45
Facility
45
FL AVG
33
Rank
#670 / 907 | 1.1
Facility
1.1
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#320 / 907 | For-Profit | $12,000 | Lisa Paul | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ansley Parke at Oakbridge | AL | Lakeland | 110
Facility
110
FL AVG
88
Rank
#370 / 1058 | Yes |
24
Facility
24
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1016 / 1487 | Ansley Parke At Oakbridge LLC | 78
Facility
78
FL AVG
83
Rank
#613 / 876 | 41 | 53.7%
Facility
53.7%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#404 / 907 | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
33
Rank
#531 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | $5,500 | Everton M Spencer Sr. | - |
| New Era Assisted Living | AL NH HOS MC RC | Lakeland | 18
Facility
18
FL AVG
88
Rank
#868 / 1058 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
FL AVG
40
Rank
#638 / 1487 | Florry Creative Care Corp | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
83
Rank
#496 / 876 | 21 | 76.2%
Facility
76.2%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#781 / 907 | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
33
Rank
#504 / 907 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#727 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,650 | Cherry Twiggs | Suite |
| Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility | AL IL MC | Lakeland (John Cox) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
88
Rank
#681 / 1058 | No |
75
Facility
75
FL AVG
40
Rank
#151 / 1487 | Lakeland Alf Management LLC | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 876 | 28 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#333 / 907 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#418 / 907 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#158 / 907 | For-Profit | $4,698 | Sangeeta S Raut | - |
| Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC | AL IL MC | Lakeland (Downtown) | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
88
Rank
#494 / 1058 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
FL AVG
40
Rank
#114 / 1487 | Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC | 75
Facility
75
FL AVG
83
Rank
#657 / 876 | 45 | 31.1%
Facility
31.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#143 / 907 | 42
Facility
42
FL AVG
33
Rank
#632 / 907 | 0.9
Facility
0.9
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#55 / 907 | For-Profit | $10,774 | Tyrus Hawkins | - |
| Savannah Cottage of Lakeland | AL MC | Lakeland | 38
Facility
38
FL AVG
88
Rank
#813 / 1058 | Yes |
20
Facility
20
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1086 / 1487 | Senior Living Properties IV, LLC | 63
Facility
63
FL AVG
83
Rank
#825 / 876 | 58 | 74.1%
Facility
74.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#744 / 907 | 83
Facility
83
FL AVG
33
Rank
#852 / 907 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#621 / 907 | For-Profit | $20,100 | Barbara Berry | Studio |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.

















