Lake Morton Plaza
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lakeland, FL
Lake Morton Plaza
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Lakeland, FL
Lake Morton Plaza accepts Medicaid, Veteran Affairs Benefits, and Medicare.
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.
126-bed community Rank #235 / 1074Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 1074 homes in Florida. 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.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 larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 81 / 100 Rank #95 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJanuary 6, 2025
ExpirationMay 31, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number5308
AccreditationsCARF, Joint Commission, AHCA, NCQA
Lake Morton Plaza is legally operated by Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC, and administered by Debra M. Mathewson.
Profit StatusFor-profit
Emergency SystemsYes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
English
Spanish
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Home Care
Library
Spa
Patio
Transportation
Housekeeping
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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
43 citations
42 inspections
5 fines
$13.1K fined
Inspection Score
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
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 assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.
7 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)
Rank #641 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 641st out of 876 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 76 out of 100. Letter grade C. 7 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
5vs 5 avg— At FL avg
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$13.1kvs $11.6k↑ 13% higher than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 14 years (since 2012).
Inspection Scorecard
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
4 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Citations per year (29% above)
• Total inspections (62% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
• Total citations (30% above)
• Citations per year (29% above)
• Total inspections (62% above)
• Inspections with citations (50% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (23% below)
• Inspection citation rate (8% below)
Latest Inspection
July 24, 2025
Standard
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 43 | 33 | This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (43 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 30% worse Rank #657 / 919 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 657th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2012.
| 3.1 | 2.4 | This facility has 29% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.1 vs. FL avg 2.4).↑ 29% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1 | 1.3 | This facility has 23% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (1 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 23% better Rank #167 / 919 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 167th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 42 | 26 | This facility has 62% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 62% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 24 | 16 | This facility has 50% more inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (24 vs. FL avg 16).↑ 50% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 57% | 62% | This facility has 5 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (57% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 5% better Rank #470 / 919 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 470th out of 919 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 919 comparable communities in the ranking pool. 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
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on June 6, 2025 cited two Class 3 deficiencies related to admissions and resident records.
- Inspections from 2022 to 2025 showed recurring Class 3 deficiencies in training, admissions, and resident recordkeeping.
- The October 7, 2019 complaint inspection cited 10 deficiencies including one Class 4 for screening and notification, covering medication, training, dietary, and emergency plan failures.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Activities in this home
- Arts and Crafts
- Dancing
- Exercise Classes
- Games & Cards
- Music Programs
- Shopping
- Social Events & Outings
- Theater & Movies
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Lake Morton Plaza
Places of interest near Lake Morton Plaza
0.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Lake Morton Plaza's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| Lake Morton Plaza | AL IL | Lakeland (Downtown) | 126
Facility
126
FL AVG
89
Rank
#235 / 1074 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
40
Rank
#95 / 1486 | Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC | 76
Facility
76
FL AVG
83
Rank
#641 / 876 | 42 | 57.1%
Facility
57.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#470 / 919 | 43
Facility
43
FL AVG
33
Rank
#657 / 919 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919 | For-Profit | $13,127 | Debra M. Mathewson | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Lakeland Manor Assisted Living Facility | AL IL MC | Lakeland (John Cox) | 60
Facility
60
FL AVG
89
Rank
#695 / 1074 | No |
75
Facility
75
FL AVG
40
Rank
#151 / 1486 | Lakeland Alf Management LLC | 87
Facility
87
FL AVG
83
Rank
#410 / 876 | 28 | 50%
Facility
50%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#341 / 919 | 27
Facility
27
FL AVG
33
Rank
#429 / 919 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919 | For-Profit | $4,698 | Sangeeta S Raut | - |
| The Manor at Lake Morton | AL MC | Lakeland (East Lake Morton) | 48
Facility
48
FL AVG
89
Rank
#787 / 1074 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
FL AVG
40
Rank
#95 / 1486 | The Manor At Lake Morton, LLC | 95
Facility
95
FL AVG
83
Rank
#128 / 876 | 19 | 42.1%
Facility
42.1%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#257 / 919 | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
33
Rank
#289 / 919 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#167 / 919 | For-Profit | - | Tina Ries | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Savannah Court of Lakeland | AL NH | Lakeland | 36
Facility
36
FL AVG
89
Rank
#843 / 1074 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
FL AVG
40
Rank
#864 / 1486 | All Care Senior Living III LLC | 69
Facility
69
FL AVG
83
Rank
#746 / 876 | 49 | 67.3%
Facility
67.3%
FL AVG
61.5%
Rank
#659 / 919 | 80
Facility
80
FL AVG
33
Rank
#851 / 919 | 1.6
Facility
1.6
FL AVG
1.3
Rank
#740 / 919 | For-Profit | $9,025 | Eric Nunez | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Morton Plaza
What neighborhood is Lake Morton Plaza in?
Lake Morton Plaza is in the Downtown neighborhood of Lakeland.
What languages are spoken at Lake Morton Plaza?
The team at Lake Morton Plaza speaks English and Spanish.
Who is the owner of Lake Morton Plaza?
Lake Morton Plaza is legally operated by Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC, and administered by Debra M. Mathewson.
Is Lake Morton Plaza in a walkable area?
Lake Morton Plaza has a walk score of 81. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Lake Morton Plaza?
According to FL state health department records, Lake Morton Plaza's license number is 5308.
When does Lake Morton Plaza's license expire?
According to FL state health department records, Lake Morton Plaza's license expires on May 31, 2027.
What payment types does Lake Morton Plaza accept?
Lake Morton Plaza accepts Medicaid, Other, and VA.
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