Lake Morton Plaza

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0.5 miles from city center

Description

Located in Polk County, South Lakeland, FL, Lake Morton Plaza is an award-winning senior living community that offers independent living and assisted living services. Residents here are welcomed into spacious and cozy residences in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community offers a complete range of assisted living services tailored to accommodate each resident’s individual needs. They work closely with community partners to make sure residents are provided all the necessary services they may need.

Committed to creating an environment that fosters a happy and healthy lifestyle, the community provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, exploration, and relaxation. Residents enjoy a full activities and life enrichment program which promotes growth physically, mentally, emotionally and even spiritually. Chef-prepared meals are also offered to ensure residents always eat healthy and have the energy for a vibrant retirement lifestyle.

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What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type High-rise

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living

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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

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

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

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)

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

Eligibility

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

Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.

Florida CCE

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Eligibility

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

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)

Eligibility

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

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)

Eligibility

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

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Eligibility

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.