Brookdale Lake Tavares
Assisted Living · Tavares, FL

Brookdale Lake Tavares

Assisted Living · Tavares, FL

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.

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Types of Care at Brookdale Lake Tavares

Assisted Living
Bed community size
110-bed community Rank #384 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #863 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 863rd out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJuly 30, 2024
ExpirationJuly 29, 2026
CountyLake
License Number5129

Ownership & Operating Entity

Brookdale Lake Tavares is legally operated by Blc Tavares Gc Llc, and administrated by Brenda Suzanne Jarmer.

Profit StatusFor-Profit

Type Of Units

Private
110 units
Total beds
110 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Library
Beauty/Barber Shop
Arts & Crafts Studio
Game Room
Walking Paths
Landscaped Grounds
Piano
ActivitiesActivities include card and board games, technology classes, fitness classes, and outings to local attractions.
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Operating HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,105 per month

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining in an elegant dining room with a variety of menu options.
Brookdale Lake Tavares – Menu
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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.

Since 2012 · 14 years of data 20 citations 16 inspections 4 fines $1.8K fined

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2012 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 At Avg Metrics at Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (at FL avg)
5 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Total citations (39% below)
• Citations per year (42% below)
• Total inspections (38% below)
• Inspections with citations (63% below)
• Inspection citation rate (39% below)
Latest Inspection June 17, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 20 33 This facility has 39% fewer total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (20 vs. FL avg 33).↓ 39% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2012. 1.4 2.4 This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1.4 vs. FL avg 2.4).↓ 42% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 1.3 1.3 This facility has citations per inspection in line with the Florida average (1.3 vs. FL avg 1.3).— At avg

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 16 26 This facility has 38% fewer total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (16 vs. FL avg 26).↓ 38% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 6 16 This facility has 63% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (6 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 63% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 38% 62% This facility has 24 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (38% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 24% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

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.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 578 / 778 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Activities in this home

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale Lake Tavares

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Address 0.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Tavares's city center to Brookdale Lake Tavares's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 18.67 miles to nearest hospital (Maribel Montoya MD My Endocrinologist PA)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Brookdale Lake Tavares is located in Tavares, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General 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

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General 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

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale Lake Tavares

What languages are spoken at Brookdale Lake Tavares?

The team at Brookdale Lake Tavares speaks English.

Who is the owner of Brookdale Lake Tavares?

The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Lake Tavares is Blc Tavares Gc Llc.

Is Brookdale Lake Tavares in a walkable area?

Brookdale Lake Tavares has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Brookdale Lake Tavares?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license number is 5129.

When does Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Brookdale Lake Tavares's license expires on July 29, 2026.

Does Brookdale Lake Tavares have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Lake Tavares on this page.

What payment types does Brookdale Lake Tavares accept?

Brookdale Lake Tavares accepts Other.

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