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Assisted Living in Lakeland

The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Assisted Living in Lakeland

The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Overview of The Canopy at Waldenwoods

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is an ideal senior living community burrowed at Walden Woods Drive Plant City, FL offering assisted living and memory care. The community features cozy studios, luxurious one-bedroom apartments, and elegant companion suites, ensuring comfortable and secure residences. With the Canopy at Waldenwoods’ very own HEARTS Welcoming Program, a team of kind and compassionate professionals warmly welcomes the seniors to ease their worries about moving in. The Canopy at Waldenwoods provides warm and welcoming residences in an environment filled with warmth and compassion.

Through SRI University, seniors experience university-style classes and programs providing them with ways to keep their minds active and sharp. The community emphasizes the well-being of its residents, orchestrating activities and programs for their physical, mental, and emotional health. The Canopy at Waldenwoods promotes a vibrant environment, allowing the seniors to interact over meals. Satisfying the resident’s dietary needs and preferences, the chef and culinary team prepare delicious and healthy meals three times every day. Amenities include a beauty and barber shop, a movie theater, a media room, arts and crafts areas, a bistro, and outdoor activity areas for seniors’ entertainment and leisure.

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 44 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Payment Types

Insurance And/or Hmo

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceJune 22, 2025
ExpirationJune 21, 2027
CountyHillsborough

Additional Licensing Details

License Number13615

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Canopy at Waldenwoods is legally operated by Walden Woods Operations Llc, and administrated by Brittany Esposito.

Management CompanySRI MANAGEMENT, LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency alert system

Staffing

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

Languages Spoken

English

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)

Amenities & Lifestyle

8 amenities
Restaurant-Style Dining
Crafts & Game Rooms
Beauty Salon / Barber
Housekeeping
Maintenance Included
Social & Wellness Programs
Scheduled Transportation
Emergency Alert System
Specific ProgramsAssisted Living, Memory Care, Physical Therapy, Respite Care, Social & Wellness Programs, Scheduled Transportation, Emergency Alert System, Beauty Salon / Barber, Housekeeping, Maintenance Included, Restaurant-Style Dining

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionRestaurant-style dining with a variety of options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Activities in this home

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 377 / 464 / 490 / 495 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed

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Building Type: Two-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at The Canopy at Waldenwoods

Assisted Living Memory Care

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.

11 visits/inspections

Results

4 with citations

7 without citations

Florida average: 16 inspections with citations

Latest inspection

Date August 22, 2025
Complaint

23 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 33 citations

16 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Florida average: 19 deficiencies

1 fine

Florida average: 5 fines

Total amount fined: $500.00

Florida average: $11,623.53

Inspection Report Summary for The Canopy at Waldenwoods

The most recent inspection on August 22, 2025, had no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies mainly related to staffing, staff training, and recordkeeping, with some issues also involving risk management and background screening. No fines, enforcement actions, or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations during this period were unsubstantiated or found no deficiencies. The facility appears to have addressed prior issues, as recent inspections have been free of deficiencies.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

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Address 12.6 miles from city center — 17.52 miles to nearest hospital (Bartow Regional Medical Center)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

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

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

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