The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Lake Wales, FL for 2023

There are 17 Assisted Living Facilities in the Lake Wales area, with 2 in Lake Wales and 15 nearby.

The average cost of assisted living in Lake Wales is $3,385 per month. This is lower than the national median of $3,750. Cheaper rated regions include Winter Haven with an average starting cost of 2,821.

To help you with your search, browse the 75 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Lake Wales. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Lake Wales 4.7 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Dover with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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Lake Wales is located on the highest ground of peninsular Florida and is known for its citrus and crystal clear lakes. It has a sizable senior population, with over 22 percent of the city's 16,000 residents aged 65 and over.

Seniors who are mostly independent but need help with some daily activities can find accommodation in one of the area's 17 assisted living facilities. In Lake Wales these facilities are monitored by Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration.

• Seniors with respiratory conditions may appreciate the good air quality in Lake Wales. Polk County received high grades for three categories measured in the State of the Air 2018 report, with an A for 24-hour particle pollution and a B for ozone pollution.
• Public Transport in Lakes Wales is provided by Citrus Connection. Seniors aged 65 and over are eligible for discounted fares. They may also be able to utilize the door-to-door paratransit service which is for people unable to ride the regular service.
• The Lake Wales area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Lake Wales Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Lake Wales has warm weather year round with lows in January of 49 degrees. In July the high temperature is around 92 degrees and the city gets 240 sunny days each year, 35 more than the national average. This may be appealing to seniors who enjoy spending time in the sunshine.
• The cost of living in Lake Wales is 89 in the Sperling index, 11 points lower than the national average. Seniors with health conditions can save money on healthcare, which is ranked 6 points below the U.S. average of 100. Other everyday items, including utilities and groceries, cost more than the national average and this may impact the budget of seniors with a fixed income.
• Lake Wales has a high overall crime rate of 31 crimes per 1,000 residents, which is higher than 71 percent of Florida's other towns and cities. Although the violent crime rate is lower than the state average, the property crime rate is 28.13, three points higher than the Florida average of 25.12. This may be concerning for safety-conscious seniors.

Assisted Living costs in Lake Wales start around $3,635 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Lake Wales and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.