Brookdale Highlands
Assisted Living in Lakeland
Assisted Living in Lakeland
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.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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About this community
Brookdale Highlands is legally operated by Ahc Southland-lakeland, Llc, and administrated by Lisa Paul.
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Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Cooking Classes
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Gardening
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 514 / 538 / 573 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Two-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Highlands
Inspection History
In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.
42 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
Results
18 with citations
24 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
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Latest inspection
45 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 33 citations
22 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 19 deficiencies
2 fines
Florida average: 5 fines
Total amount fined: $12,000.00
Florida average: $11,623.53
2 Legal actions
Florida average: 3 legal actions
April 7, 2022: Fine resulted from Survey.
A fine of $11,500.00 was formally imposed on July 18, 2022.
December 28, 2017: Fine resulted from Reporting.
A fine of $500.00 was formally imposed on May 11, 2018.
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Highlands
The most recent inspection on April 4, 2025, had no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to staff training, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care, medication assistance and management, and resident care rights. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions appeared. Prior reports also cited issues with staffing standards and background screening compliance. The trend suggests some improvement, with the latest inspection showing no deficiencies after several reports identified training and care-related issues.
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