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Best Memory Care in Lakeland, FL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 memory care communities in Lakeland, FL using Florida 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: 91The 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)

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
MC
ADC
AL
RC
Lakeland
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 89
Rank #504 / 1074
Yes
28
Facility 28
FL AVG 40
Rank #944 / 1486
Bs-Lakeland Hills, Inc
88
Facility 88
FL AVG 83
Rank #383 / 876
20
55%
Facility 55%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #435 / 919
26
Facility 26
FL AVG 33
Rank #414 / 919
1.3
Facility 1.3
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #557 / 919
For-Profit$3,200Karla NiethammerStudio / 1 Bed
Brookdale Highlands
MC
AL
Lakeland
105
Facility 105
FL AVG 89
Rank #410 / 1074
Yes
6
Facility 6
FL AVG 40
Rank #1343 / 1486
Ahc Southland-Lakeland, LLC
80
Facility 80
FL AVG 83
Rank #573 / 876
42
42.9%
Facility 42.9%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #261 / 919
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 33
Rank #681 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$12,000Lisa PaulStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Lake Gibson Village
MC
NH
AL
Lakeland
165
Facility 165
FL AVG 89
Rank #105 / 1074
Yes
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 40
Rank #1263 / 1486
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 #81 / 919
12
Facility 12
FL AVG 33
Rank #161 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit-Alisa Abner1 Bed / 2 Bed
Grace Manor at Lake Morton
MC
AL
Lakeland (East Lake Morton)
50
Facility 50
FL AVG 89
Rank #769 / 1074
Yes
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 40
Rank #129 / 1486
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 #280 / 919
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 33
Rank #541 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$13,000Tina RiesStudio
Merrill Gardens at ChampionsGate
MC
AL
IL
Four Corners (Championsgate)
224
Facility 224
FL AVG 89
Rank #26 / 1074
Yes
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 40
Rank #850 / 1486
Cref3 Championsgate Owner LLC
84
Facility 84
FL AVG 83
Rank #474 / 876
28
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #315 / 919
30
Facility 30
FL AVG 33
Rank #482 / 919
1.1
Facility 1.1
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #331 / 919
For-Profit$7,300Linda WileyStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
MC
AL
Lakeland
38
Facility 38
FL AVG 89
Rank #829 / 1074
Yes
20
Facility 20
FL AVG 40
Rank #1085 / 1486
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 #755 / 919
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 33
Rank #864 / 919
1.4
Facility 1.4
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #633 / 919
For-Profit$20,100Barbara BerryStudio
New Era Assisted Living
MC
NH
AL
HC
RC
Lakeland
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 89
Rank #884 / 1074
Yes
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 40
Rank #638 / 1486
Florry Creative Care Corp
83
Facility 83
FL AVG 83
Rank #496 / 876
21
76.2%
Facility 76.2%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #792 / 919
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 33
Rank #514 / 919
1.6
Facility 1.6
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #740 / 919
For-Profit$4,650Cherry TwiggsSuite
Grand Villa of Lakeland
MC
AL
RC
Lakeland (Tigertown)
-Yes
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #426 / 1486
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The Club at Lake Gibson
MC
HC
NH
PC
Lakeland
-No
45
Facility 45
FL AVG 40
Rank #612 / 1486
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Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility
MC
AL
IL
Lakeland (John Cox)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
No
75
Facility 75
FL AVG 40
Rank #151 / 1486
Lakeland Alf Management LLC
87
Facility 87
FL AVG 83
Rank #410 / 876
28
50%
Facility 50%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #341 / 919
27
Facility 27
FL AVG 33
Rank #429 / 919
1.0
Facility 1.0
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #167 / 919
For-Profit$4,698Sangeeta S Raut-
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
MC
AL
IL
Lakeland (Downtown)
95
Facility 95
FL AVG 89
Rank #504 / 1074
No
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 40
Rank #114 / 1486
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 #151 / 919
42
Facility 42
FL AVG 33
Rank #643 / 919
0.9
Facility 0.9
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #64 / 919
For-Profit$10,774Tyrus Hawkins-
New Era
MC
AL
HC
RC
Lakeland (Downtown)
60
Facility 60
FL AVG 89
Rank #695 / 1074
No
79
Facility 79
FL AVG 40
Rank #114 / 1486
New Era Business LLC
64
Facility 64
FL AVG 83
Rank #810 / 876
49
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
FL AVG 61.5%
Rank #803 / 919
58
Facility 58
FL AVG 33
Rank #773 / 919
1.2
Facility 1.2
FL AVG 1.3
Rank #458 / 919
For-Profit$17,000Ruth Bermudez Ortiz-
Sunburst Community Care
MC
AL
IL
Lakeland (Tigertown)
-No
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #426 / 1486
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Overview of Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Sunburst Community Care - Lakeland Hills offers a full continuum of trusted and affordable senior care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community caters to seniors wanting a social lifestyle and comfortable living spaces, providing an array of services designed to enhance comfort and foster companionship. With a dedicated care team and a variety of amenities, residents can enjoy peace of mind and an active lifestyle.

Contact Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC

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 Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility

Providing a safe and serene environment for seniors, Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility in Polk County, Lakeland, FL is a blissful senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Enjoy personalized attention and the comfort of having access to a comprehensive geriatric-trained medical support team. With access to physical, occupational and speech therapies, residents who need to recover, regain their strength and mobility, or maintain their skills, are provided with the services they need.

Residents live actively and vibrantly with a daily activities program carefully planned to accommodate residents’ functional level. Committed to providing residents the highest quality of care, the community ensures its dedicated care team undergo continuous training and assessments to ensure their skills and knowledge are always up to date. With a wide array of services even for end-of-life care, residents are guaranteed to successfully age in place in Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility.

Contact Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility

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.

How many licensed memory care communities are there in Lakeland, FL?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 1+ (Lake Morton Plaza) licensed memory care communities 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.

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.