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Lake Morton Senior Living
400 S Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801
"My aunt and uncle moved into Lake Morton Plaza, and so far, it has been pretty good. They have a good-sized room, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,000
Assisted Living Communities in Lakeland, FL
Situated between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland sits along I-4 in Polk County, a region with 110...
assisted living communities for prospective residents to consider. These facilities, including the 110 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 1047 reviews reviews in our directory.
110 Providers
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Highlands
4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813
"Southland Suites was really nice. It was very clean, bright, and cheerful. They had very kind and generous people. They...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,220
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Hawthorne Inn Lakeland
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813
"They made us feel very welcomed at Hawthorne Inn. They were very gracious. We didn’t get any, but we saw that they had...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,620
The Canopy at Walden Woods
2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
"We visited The Canopy at Walden Woods and toured their assisted living facility. It's very nice, but the rooms are quite...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,650
Spring Haven Senior Living
1225 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"My husband will be moving into Spring Haven Retirement. It was pleasant. They're in the process of enlarging and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,700
Caring Stars Winner
Lake Howard Heights
650 N. Lake Howard Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33881
"We ended up placing our friend at Lake Howard Heights. We chose that because the level of staffing was higher and it's a...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,570
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
Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven just changed management, but everybody was friendly. The memory care had...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,700
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Winter Haven
6120 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"We toured Brookdale Winter Haven Assisted Living. The layout was very nice. All on one floor. We didn't walk around the...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,090
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Caring Stars Winner
Hawthorne Inn
625 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884
"It is fairly close to where my parents are now. The only problem that I have with moving them there is the lack of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,200
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American House Zephyrhills
38130 Pretty Pond Road, Zephyrhills, FL 33540
"We toured American House Zephyrhills. We met with a young lady, and she was very helpful. We had a number of questions...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+1
$4,600
Savannah Court of Brandon
824 N. Parsons Avenue, Brandon, FL 33510
"My mother moved into Savannah Court of Brandon. They have the ECC license that my mom needs. They have nurses on staff...
Adult Day CareAssisted Living
$4,195
Hawthorne Inn of Brandon
859 W Lumsden Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
"The staff was very nice and friendly. The food was good, and they have different things going on that day. The people...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,055
Twin Creeks
13470 Boyette Road, Riverview, FL 33569
"My dad moved into The Twin Creeks. It looks like a nice facility and they're doing a reasonable job with a shortage of...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,425
Promise Point Senior Living
12110 Morris Bridge Rd, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
"We went to the Promise Pointe It was very nice, and was 8 miles from her sister. The views out their windows were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,995
The Meridian at Brandon
9215 Causeway Blvd., Tampa, FL 33619
"I toured The Meridian at Brandon. It was very overwhelming. It's a very large facility and it's incredible. It's...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,040
Caring Stars Winner
The Crossings at Riverview
8451 US Highway 301 S, Riverview, FL 33578
"The Crossings at Riverview was a terrific, beautiful facility, but my mother was not ready to give up her independence...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Elevated Estates at The Edwinola
14235 Edwinola Way, Dade City, FL 33523
"I'm staying in Elevated Estates at The Edwinola. My insurance carrier pays for it. It's a real mix. It's got a lot of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,200
Legacy at Highwoods Preserve
18600 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33647
"The Legacy at Highwoods Preserve was good. It was nice. They are only about half capacity, so there weren't very many...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,100
Angels Senior Living At New Tampa
14712 N 42nd Street, Tampa, FL 33613
"My mother will be moving into Angels Senior Living at New Tampa memory care unit. So far, so good. We have to move our...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,950
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
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...
Assisted Living
Mary1
5.0
Review of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills was very nicely laid out. The rooms were nice. They have a nurse on duty. They have a doctor available. The staff was very nice. It was very clean. They had different...
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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.
