Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL
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Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland accepts Medicaid and Veteran Affairs Benefits.

Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland is a senior living community dedicated to providing assisted living and memory care services, and is located in Lakeland, FL. This senior living community offers studio-type, and one bedroom apartments for accommodation, and provides 24/7 availability of care staff, and emergency systems in every suite.

Hawthorne, known for its ways in making the residents’ stay comfortable and fulfilling, provides a number of amenities such as personalized or community dining options, a sweet shop for snacks, a beauty shop, and a library open 24/7. They also provide housekeeping and laundry services to unburden the residents of regular chores, and create regularly scheduled trips to promote engagement and socialization.

Bed community size
68-bed community Rank #643 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 643rd out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 45 / 100 Rank #612 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 612th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
IssuanceAugust 4, 2025
ExpirationMarch 8, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number9877

Ownership & Operating Entity

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland is legally operated by Hawthorne Lakeland Al Operations LLC, and administered by Laura Broecker.

Management CompanyHAWTHORNE CARE CONSULTING LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
68 units
Total beds
68 units

Staffing

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Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAssisted/Memory Care

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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 2014 · 12 years of data 41 citations 44 inspections 4 fines $1.2K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

2 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)

Rank #452 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 452nd out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. 2 points above the Florida average for nursing homes (83/100)

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 2014 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (24% above)
3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (6% below)
• Inspection citation rate (45% below)

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

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4133 This facility has 24% more total citations than a typical Florida nursing home (41 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 24% worse Rank #620 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 620th out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida nursing home (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 4426 This facility has had 69% more total inspections than the Florida average (44 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 69% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1516 This facility has 6% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida nursing home (15 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 6% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 34%62% This facility has 28 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida nursing home (34% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 28% better Rank #163 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

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

  • October 13, 2025 routine inspection found no deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated.
  • Recent deficiencies were low-severity Class 3 issues mainly involving admissions, staff training, and assistive devices from 2022 to mid-2023.
  • November 8, 2017 inspection cited one Class 4 deficiency for background screening and one Class 3 for service plans.

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Housing Options: Suite

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Building Type: Single-storey

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Address 7.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.38 miles to nearest hospital (Bartow Regional Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
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Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland is located in Lakeland, 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).
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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).
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Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland

What languages are spoken at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland?

The team at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland speaks English.

Who is the owner of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland?

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland is legally operated by Hawthorne Lakeland Al Operations LLC, and administered by Laura Broecker.

Is Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland in a walkable area?

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland?

According to FL state health department records, Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland's license number is 9877.

When does Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland's license expires on March 8, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland?

Yes, Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland accept?

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.

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