Quality of care and staff professionalism
The staff at Brookdale Lake Tavares are consistently praised for their friendliness, respectfulness, and ability to create a familial atmosphere, making residents feel loved and at home.
Care & staff
Brookdale Lake Tavares
Brookdale Lake Tavares is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Brookdale Lake Tavares is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Brookdale Lake Tavares
Brookdale Lake Tavares is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Brookdale Lake Tavares is an Assisted Living Home in Florida
Overview of Brookdale Lake Tavares
Recognized as the Best Assisted Living of 2024 by US News and World Report, Brookdale Lake Tavares is a distinguished senior living community nestled in the serene Caroline Street East, Tavares, FL offering assisted living. The community features well-designed floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. With round-the-clock personalized care and assistance, the community promises to deliver a better quality of life.
Take in the picturesque scenery of the neighborhood and enjoy outdoor recreation with activities and programs carefully chosen by Brookdale Lake Tavares. Delight with healthy and delicious meals served from breakfast to dinner. Walk around the beautifully landscaped grounds with pets and experience fabulous amenities including a beauty and barbershop, a therapy room, a game room, a piano, a library, a porch, and an arts and crafts studio.
What families are saying
Residents and their families are pleased with the…
Residents and their families are pleased with the living accommodations, highlighting spacious apartments with beautiful balconies as a positive aspect of the facility.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
110
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score: 33 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License Status
LICENSEDFacility Type
Assisted Living Facility
License Date
July 30, 2024
License Expiration
July 29, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
5129
County:
Lake
Ownership & operating entity
Brookdale Lake Tavares is legally operated by BLC TAVARES GC LLC, and administrated by BRENDA SUZANNE JARMER.
Profit status:
For-Profit
Safety & Compliance
Emergency Systems:
Yes
Safety Features:
Emergency Alert System
Care Services
Nursing Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Activities include card and board games, technology classes, clubs, fitness for both your brain and body, movies and happy hour socials.
Operating Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Pricing & Financial Information
Starting Price$3,105
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 578 / 778 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale Lake Tavares
Assisted Living
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.
16 visits/inspections
Results
6 with citations
10 without citations
Florida average: 16 inspections with citations
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20 total citations
Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Florida average: 32 citations
4 enforcement actions
Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.
4/4/2018: Reporting
11/27/2017: Reporting
11/8/2017: Reporting
6/24/2015: Reporting
Florida average: 5 enforcement actions
Inspection Report Summary for Brookdale Lake Tavares
BROOKDALE LAKE TAVARES was inspected on 2025-06-17, with no deficiencies cited in its latest report. Over the reporting period from 2012-10-31 to 2025-06-17, the facility underwent a total of 16 inspections, with all but one resulting in deficiencies being identified. A total of 20 line-item deficiencies were found across these inspections, which covered various aspects including building maintenance and physical plant, records and documentation, resident care and rights, infection control, and emergency planning. The facility has demonstrated improvement by addressing the cited deficiencies and implementing necessary corrections to maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents.
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Compare Assisted Living around Tavares
Brookdale Lake Tavares
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Tavares
110
No
-
33
BLC TAVARES GC LLC
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Brookdale Tavares
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Tavares
60
No
A+
33
VOP Tavares, LLC
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits: ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Florida Medicaid PACE
- General: Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).
- Asset Limits:~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
- FL Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- FL Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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