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Assisted Living Communities in Lakeland, FL
Situated between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland sits along I-4 in Polk County, a region with ...
assisted living communities for prospective residents to consider. These facilities, including the residences within Lakeland proper, set a monthly fee of around $5,292 in 2024. This rate exceeds the Florida median by about $540, but it comes in a little below the U.S. baseline of $5,350.
By weighing consumer feedback, we find that assisted living facilities in the Lakeland region typically earn a satisfaction rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars. To learn more about this score, read through the 1058 reviews reviews in our directory.
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Sonia
5.0
Review of Sunburst Community Care
We visited the Sunburst Community ALF while looking for a place for my mom. We were assisted by Danielle, who was very helpful and welcoming. She was very flexible with my work schedule and let us...
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Wendy
4.0
Review of Brookdale Highlands
I toured the assisted living facility of Brookdale Highlands, and I will be moving there. It just seems to be very pretty and very clean, and everybody seems very nice. They have a happy hour on...
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Mary1
3.0
Review of Lake Morton Senior Living
I really didn't like Lake Morton Plaza Senior Living. It's like an apartment building. It was a high rise, and it had several floors. There were no rooms outside. They had little balconies. The...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Lakeland seniors spend around $5,292 per month on assisted living, according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Local rates trend higher than Florida’s median of $4,750 and surpass costs in other cities in the region. Facilities in Orlando charge around $3,823, while those in Tampa charge approximately $4,213.
Lakeland
$5,292
Florida
$4,750
United States
$5,350
Tampa
$4,213
North Port
$4,965
Sebring
$4,595
Orlando
$3,823
Paying for Assisted Living in Lakeland
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Lakeland
Florida offers low-income seniors two programs that can help cover services at assisted living facilities. The Medicaid Long-Term Care (MLTC) and Assistive Care Services plans don’t cover room and board, but the MLTC plan does negotiate those fees for participants.
Family supplementation is permitted under certain circumstances, and the state provides an optional state supplement to seniors who receive Federal SSI benefits.
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 Care
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Lakeland comes to around $5,292. Although adult day health care rates run lower at about $2,492, senior care solutions that include skilled nursing generally cost more. Home health care facilities charge approximately $5,911, and nursing home care costs roughly $9,642.
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$2,492
Assisted Living Facility
$5,292
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,642
Free Assisted Living Resources in Lakeland
Polk County takes care of its senior population with access to a variety of programs. However, it can be difficult for seniors to find information on these programs without prior knowledge that they exist. The table below provides a short list of free resources that are available to help seniors find the Polk County programs they need to thrive.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County Department of Aging | 800-533-0741 | There are two separate Departments of Aging in Polk County, one in Bartow and one in Lake Wales. Both offer seniors access to services that include elder care, financial assistance programs, transportation and home companion services. The department also offers referral services to other programs. |
| Better Living for Seniors of Polk County | 863-588-6690 | Polk County Better Living for Seniors is a coalition dedicated to improving life for seniors who live in Polk County through offering educational programs, sponsoring conferences and health fairs and coordinating referrals for service. The nonprofit group also offers regular events for seniors around Polk County, from support groups to chair yoga and caregiver training. |
| Senior Connection Center | 1-800-963-5337 | The Senior Connection Center serves the seniors of Hillsborough, Polk and surrounding counties by providing access to legal aid services, locating financial assistance to cover basic needs and advocating for the safety and health of area seniors. The Senior Connection Center sponsors Mid Florida Community Services, a senior assistance agency specifically for Polk County residents. |
| Florida Rural Legal Services | 863-688-7376 | Florida Rural Legal Services is a private nonprofit agency that guides seniors through the legal process of drafting and filing important legal documents such as living wills, powers of attorney and guardianship papers. The organization also helps seniors manage the cost of assisted living services. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Lakeland
Lakeland Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in FL are required to follow. Assisted Living in Florida page for more information about these laws.
