Ranked one of the best places to retire in Caring’s 2022 Senior Living report, Lakeland, Florida, offers the friendliness of a small town, combined with resort-style amenities. Thanks to its year-round warm climate and retiree-friendly tax laws, Lakeland is a popular retirement destination for cost-conscious seniors seeking sunshine and warm winters. For golf enthusiasts, there are many high-quality golf courses, and for seniors who enjoy dining out, the city has a wide variety of restaurants. Seniors in Lakeland can access hospitals and medical centers nearby, including the Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, which is regionally ranked and rated as high-performing in eight procedures.
The 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Lakeland pay around $4,576 for home care, which is lower than both the state and national averages. Home care differs from home health care in that it doesn’t involve light medical services such as medication administration.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Lakeland– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.