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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 16 memory care communities in Lakeland, FL using FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in FL
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Avg Walk Score: 47/ 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lakeland, FL. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care 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.

Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
MC
AL
IL
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$7,300Linda WileyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Gibson Village
MC
AL
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 Abner1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grace Manor at Lake Morton
MC
AL
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$13,000Tina RiesStudio
Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
MC
AL
IL
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$1,214Laura BroeckerSuite
The Canopy at Waldenwoods
MC
AL
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$500Brittany EspositoStudio / 1 Bed
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
MC
ADC
AL
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$3,200Karla NiethammerStudio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Highlands
MC
AL
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$12,000Lisa PaulStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
New Era Assisted Living
MC
NH
AL
HOS
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$4,650Cherry TwiggsSuite
Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility
MC
AL
IL
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$4,698Sangeeta S Raut-
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
MC
AL
IL
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$10,774Tyrus Hawkins-
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
MC
AL
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$20,100Barbara BerryStudio
Grand Villa of Lakeland
MC
AL
IL
Lakeland (Tigertown)
-Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #426 / 1487
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New Era
MC
AL
HOS
RC
Lakeland (Downtown)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 88
Rank #681 / 1058
Yes
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 40
Rank #114 / 1487
New Era Business LLC
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 83
Rank #810 / 876
49
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #792 / 907
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #761 / 907
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #446 / 907
For-Profit$17,000Ruth Bermudez Ortiz-
The Club at Lake Gibson
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Lakeland
-No
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 40
Rank #612 / 1487
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Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland (Tigertown)
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 88
Rank #51 / 1058
No
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 40
Rank #393 / 1487
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Overview of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland

Savannah Cottage is a senior living community in Lakeland, FL, dedicated to providing top memory care services in the area. They offer studio type apartments for the residents’ accommodation, where they receive 24/7 staff availability for assistance with daily living activities, and respite care services if needed.

Savannah Cottage provides their residents with three-meals a day with snacks and a hydration program, they also provide access to recreation room, and gated courtyard, ensuring the residents’ safety during leisure. They also provide housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a clean and safe environment for everyone.

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Overview of Grand Villa of Lakeland

Grand Villa of Lakeland is a senior living community in Lakeland, FL, specializing in assisted living and memory care services. They offer pet friendly, studio-type apartments with options of private living or sharing with a roommate. Each apartment is also equipped with motion sensors and residents are provided tracking systems as an extra layer of security for when the residents are home or out and about. As part of their health services, Grand Villa of Lakeland creates care plans customized to fit the needs of the residents from medication management, medical record management, and even medication recording.

Grand Villa of Lakeland provides their residents three meals a day, curated by a professional chef and supervised by staff. There are international dining options with themed meals, in addition to the restaurant-style dining room to promote engagement within residents. Yoga, music and trivia nights, arts and crafts, and other regular workshops are also available, ensuring the residents stay engaged, and physically and mentally active.

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New Era

815 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809-3121
Overview of New Era

New Era is a 60-bed, family-owned assisted living and memory care home. The property offers specialized memory care programming tailored to support the daily needs and safety of residents dealing with cognitive decline.

State compliance logs covering a 13-year period detail 39 total deficiencies across 42 separate evaluations. This tracks out to about 2.9 citations annually, which is 37% better than the Florida state baseline. Every review on file turned up at least one minor infraction, resulting in a historical zero citations-per-inspection rate for entirely clear standard evaluations until recently.

While early records showed sporadic, low-level infractions involving building upkeep, resident rights, and paperwork, the facility faced an escalation in 2023 and 2024, with inspections flagging issues across food services, financial stability reports, and staff training. However, recent 2025 filings show a clear shift toward better oversight; after a few minor environmental and risk management marks in May 2025, back-to-back inspections in June and September 2025 came back completely clean. The provider has never faced financial fines or administrative enforcement actions.

Individuals researching regional care options can use these long-term reports to gauge the facility’s current operational direction. Because the state records show that past issues with staff training and building maintenance have been actively ironed out over the past year, the recent data points to a much more stable environment. It remains a smart precaution to visit the building in person to look over the common areas yourself and talk with the management team about their daily training and safety routines.

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Overview of The Club at Lake Gibson

Offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative, and memory care, The Club at Lake Gibson is a skilled nursing community in Lakeland, Florida, a few miles from the city center in Polk County. Residents stay in private or semi-private rooms, each with its own private bathroom and shower. The multiple care services in one community give families options for both short-term recovery and longer-term support.

Residents receive 24-hour care from registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. The clinical team also provides restorative nursing, respite care, hospice services, outpatient rehabilitation, and a range of therapy programs for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. A dedicated fall reduction program supports resident safety. Nursing staff provides an average of about 3 hours and 35 minutes of direct care per resident daily.

Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover rehabilitation stays and long-term care. The 120-bed community has an occupancy rate of about 94%. Residents stay for an average of 53 days, which reflects a mix of residents receiving post-acute rehabilitation and those needing ongoing skilled nursing care.

Meals are planned around each resident’s nutritional needs under the guidance of a registered dietitian. Recreational activities and wellness programs support both physical and mental well-being. The area has a Walk Score of 45, which is somewhat walkable. A handful of nearby errands can be completed on foot, but most trips require a car.

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Overview of Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a healthcare facility located in Lakeland, FL, and specializes in providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to their residents and patients. In this skilled nursing facility, both patients and residents are provided a myriad of services and amenities catered to their individual needs.
Such services and amenities include, a variety of therapy programs, medication management, pain management, meal provisions served three times daily as well as snacks, family counseling, and laboratory services. Furthermore, they make sure that residents stay physically and mentally active by having them participate in regular programs designed to stimulate both the body and mind.

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Overview of Sunburst Community Care

Sunburst Community Care is an assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, FL, offering assistance with daily living activities and specialized care for Alzheimer’s and dementia. With its resort-style setting, the community ensures older adults can live the best of their later years without sacrificing comfort. Residents can also maintain their independence, with excellent services, including 24-hour care, nutritious meals, housekeeping, and laundry. Understanding residents’ ever-changing needs and habits, the community goes above and beyond to provide the best possible care to help them liveto their potential.

Sensory-stimulating activities, exercises, and social events foster interaction and encourage residents to live actively. Residents can also rest and focus on their wellness, with upscale amenities and lively gathering areas. With a pharmacy, restaurants, and bus stops in the area, residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This assisted living and memory care community has high standards of care, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

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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 Memory Care in Lakeland, FL

What is the average cost of memory care in Lakeland, FL?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Lakeland, FL is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Lakeland, FL?

Memory care in Lakeland, FL typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Lakeland, FL?

Memory care communities in Lakeland, FL typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Florida Medicaid cover memory care?

Florida Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 16 memory care communities in Lakeland, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.