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Water Edge of Lake Wales
10 Grove Avenue West, Lake Wales, FL 33853
"I was amazed by the cleanliness and activeness of the community. The residents seemed very happy and told my mom this...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,830
Assisted Living Communities in Lake Wales, FL
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authentic reviews in Lake Wales, FL below include 63 Assisted Living facilities with 690 reviews. On average in Lake Wales, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.3 out of 5 stars.
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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Lake Wales, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
63 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Winter Haven
6120 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"We toured Brookdale Winter Haven, and the gentleman was very helpful and nice. He gave me different information, phone...
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$3,090
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Hawthorne Inn
625 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"It was wonderful, but my mother chose to stay with my sister. My mother likes to play bingo and cards, and she likes to...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,200
Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home."
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,700
Rosemene Healthcare Services
722 Lake Martha Dr NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"My father is moving into Rosemene Healthcare Services. It is family-oriented. The owners are great. It's a very...
Assisted Living
$3,500
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Lake Howard Heights
650 N. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"This was the one that we liked most because it was clean and nice, the hallways were nice and light, and the rooms and...
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$3,570
Spring Haven Senior Living
1225 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"My mom was at Spring Haven. We chose it because it was in her price range and her location. It was an adequate facility...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,700
Bethel House Independent Living
79 Altera Ct, Kissimmee, FL 34758
Bethel House of Independent Living is a warm, supportive community dedicated to empowering individuals to live with...
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$1,500
Hawthorne Inn Lakeland
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813
"Hawthorne Inn Lakeland is really nice and very clean. My brother moved in there, and it doesn't have that smell that...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,620
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Brookdale Highlands
4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813
"Brookdale Highlands was nice. The staff was very friendly. It was well appointed, had a lot of activities, and allowed...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,220
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Compassionate Care Sanctuary
4104 Foxtail Ct, Kissimmee, FL 34746
"Foxtail Lodge is very nice. It seemed very well maintained, and they're adding two more rooms that are very well done...
Assisted Living
$4,000
Aum Haven Assisted Living Facility
2763 Carmel Ct., Kissimmee, FL 34746
"Aum Haven Assisted Living Facility was very, very nice. It was a house made into a facility. It had all of the ADA...
Assisted Living
$2,951
Lake Morton Senior Living
400 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
"I toured Lake Morton Senior Living. I ate a lot there and the food was excellent. Everybody I've met in the hallways...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,000
The Courtyard At Granada
1501 Granada Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
"We toured The Courtyard at Granada. We talked to the manager and my mother has needs that they're not licensed for. The...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
The Gentle Shepherd Assisted Living Facility
1707 W Oak St, Kissimmee, FL 34741
"We already found a place for my stepmother and that's Gentle Shepherd Assisted Living Facility. It is close to where I...
Assisted Living
$2,800
The Palms at Sebring
725 S Pine St, Sebring, FL 33870
"I toured The Palms. The people we talked to were nice. They gave me a good tour, and I enjoyed the place. She answered...
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$3,000
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The Club at Lake Wales
12 E. Grove Avenue, Lake Wales, FL 33853
"Very good care and attentive service at this facility for my dad who has dementia. Always willing to go to the extra...
Assisted Living
$2,795
The Meadows at Cypress Gardens
3050 Woodmont Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"My mom has been at the Meadows for about 5 or 6 months now ..still an adjustment however that staff and management are...
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The Village at Vienna Square
701 Overlook Dr Se, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"I did go to Bellatage Assisted Living. I didn’t pursue it. My friend was there, and she was bored out of her mind that...
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Astoria Senior Living
701 Overlook Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"Astoria Senior Living had a movie theater and a cantina with stadium-type food, like if you want to get a hot pretzel...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Florida Resident
5.0
Review of Water Edge of Lake Wales
Water Edge of Lake Wales is big. It's considerably more expensive but it seems to have every amenity that you could want. My mom has her own apartment as opposed to a smaller room, and the staff is...
Assisted Living
Martha
5.0
Review of Water Edge of Lake Wales
I have a friend who is staying at Water Edge of Lake Wales. It's a great community. They are interested in their residents, and they take good pride in taking care of them. They did some...
Assisted Living
stevenb
4.0
Review of The Club at Lake Wales
Very good care and attentive service at this facility for my dad who has dementia. Always willing to go to the extra mile. My dad has been a resident for over two years and we have not had any...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL and Nearby Cities
Assisted living in Lake Wales costs $3,300 per month, $700 below the state average and 26.6% lower than the national median. As such, the city is one of the most affordable places in Florida for retirees. Tampa seniors pay similar fees of $3,350, while those residing in Orlando pay 21% more for the same services. To the west of Lake Wales, North Port assisted living facilities charge $845 less, while on Florida’s east coast, Palm Bay retirees pay an additional 35% each month.
Lake Wales
$3,300
Florida
$4,000
United States
$4,500
Orlando
$4,000
Tampa
$3,350
North Port
$4,145
Palm Bay
$4,461
Paying for Assisted Living in Lake Wales
Seniors spend an average of $3,300 per month on assisted living in Lake Wales.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lake Wales
The Optional State Supplement is available for Lake Wales seniors who receive income from Social Security. Florida also offers financial assistance to people in assisted living through the Medicaid Long-Term Care Program or the Assistive Care Services waiver.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Florida page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Lake Wales, FL
At $3,300 per month, assisted living is the most affordable form of senior care in Lake Wales. Costs increase by $1,276 for seniors requiring personal care assistance to live independently at home. Those needing basic medical care in the home, such as wound care and diabetes management, spend 35.7% more than assisted living residents for home health care. Lake Wales seniors requiring round-the-clock medical care and monitoring pay the highest rate of $8,745, a 165% increase on assisted living fees.
In-Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,481
Assisted Living Facility
$3,300
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,745
Note: Data for Lake Wales was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lakeland, was used instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lake Wales
Lake Wales and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Lake Wales, please visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lake Wales
Lake Wales Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
