The Best Assisted Living Communities in Polk County, FL

"My grandmother moved to Hawthorne Inn. I like that it's a small facility. It's very home-like, and it seemed to be a perfect fit for my grandma. They have scheduled activities. Every time I've gone in there, it's been very clean. Her room is big. It's not hospital-like, it's more of a home-like. The staff has been great. All of them are expensive, so it's the hard part."

"My father is in Hawthorne Inn Lakeland. It is a wonderful place. He's on the locked-down unit. We have a party tonight to go to there. The rooms are very nice. Cleanliness is perfection. The staff is wonderful and they take very good care of him. They call me for anything and everything, and I can call them for anything and everything. The food was delicious. They have things going on all the time. It's kind of expensive, but we're hoping that he can get on Medicaid as a secondary, and it would cut it in half because it's $4550 a month, so that's pretty costly."

"We toured Brookdale Winter Haven, and the gentleman was very helpful and nice. He gave me different information, phone numbers, and things that people called to help with the financing. He was very open to the different types of rooms available and gave us an idea of what might be the best for my wife. The people there were friendly, and the facility was very nice and clean."

"We toured The Club at Haines City. They were very friendly and welcoming, and they came in and saw what we were like. It just happened to be that day they were doing Christmas in July, and my wife participated in a couple of things they were doing. What's nice about it is that it's small. My wife does everything with her wheelchair. She can transfer and use her walker, but for long distances, she uses her wheelchair. There are about 50 residents there, so it's a small place. It's one floor, and it was very homey. Also, what was interesting was that a couple of the residents, when they said, "Are you gonna go here?" We said we're thinking about it, and they said, "You won't regret it.""

"Our tour experience with Water Edge of Lake Wales was very good. They explained the place to me very well. I saw a studio apartment with a kitchenette that was unfurnished. So, you have to furnish it. The amenities were great. They had a library, a hobby shop, and the place was very clean. It was like a luxury hotel."

"I love The Canopy at Walden Woods. It was beautiful, bigger, and brighter. You are welcomed when you get there. The staff was excellent. They were very informative, and they showed me several different rooms. They have different dining aspects. They have transportation services to different places. They seem to have more amenities. They play cards. They introduced me to a couple of people who do cards. The residents seemed to really like the place. The place was clean. They have a beauty and barber shop, an enclosed lanai, and a garden. Everything seemed in order."

Bethel House of Independent Living is a warm, supportive community dedicated to empowering individuals to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Nestled in a peaceful, accessible neighborhood, Bethel House offers a welcoming environment where residents enjoy the freedom of independent living with the assurance of compassionate support when needed. What Sets Us Apart: Faith-Inspired Care: Rooted in strong values and a spirit of compassion, Bethel House nurtures the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Personalized Services: From daily living assistance to wellness support, our services are tailored to each resident’s needs and preferences. Safe, Comfortable Living: Residents enjoy private or semi-private accommodations, home-style meals, and thoughtfully designed common spaces for socialization and relaxation. Vibrant Community Life: With a full calendar of social, spiritual, and recreational activities, Bethel House promotes engagement and a strong sense of belonging. Our Staff: Our dedicated team includes experienced caregivers, licensed professionals, and support staff who are committed to delivering respectful, person-centered care. Each staff member is carefully selected not only for their qualifications but also for their genuine commitment to serving others with kindness and integrity. Whether you’re seeking a safe place to thrive independently or peace of mind for a loved one, Bethel House of Independent Living offers a home where community, comfort, and care come together. To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Florida Agency of Health Care Administration

"Windsor at Celebration is very expensive, and the staff told me that it's going to raise the cost every year. But the appearance is very good. It's very nice, it's beautiful, and it's clean. They're friendly. We had lunch, and it was nice. The meal experience was very good. I'm pleased with everything, but it's too much money. If it was much cheaper, I would have taken it. The staff who gave the tour was very nice. With all the workers there, you wouldn't imagine that you're in a senior living, and you would feel like you're in a plush hotel. I really like it. The rooms were sparkling clean. It smelled nice and it looked nice. The workers were very nice, and they had a lot of workers there. There's a long table in the dining room. You can take whatever you want. They give you ice cream, and they give you coffee. They give you what you like. The staff said it is left up to me to clean my room or do anything for myself, but every Friday, she told me that the worker would come and clean the apartment, which is very good. If they don't see you at breakfast time or hear anything, they come to look for you and see if you are all right. They bring the meals if you want. They check on you every minute. There's a big swimming pool, hot and cold. It's nice."

"Foxtail Lodge is very nice. It seemed very well maintained, and they're adding two more rooms that are very well done. They aren't furnished yet but they have them completed as far as the floors and walls. There was a huge living room, and they had two dining areas. They have non-ambulatory people eating in the kitchen area and ambulatory people in the dining rooms. They had a menu and activities on the refrigerator for the month."

"Aum Haven Assisted Living Facility was very, very nice. It was a house made into a facility. It had all of the ADA accommodations and it was well-kept. I had a lot of good feedback from the residents when I asked about how they were being taken care of. The staff was nice and very helpful. They would provide meals 3 times a day and they had 24/7 staffing."

"I like the cleanliness of American House Zephyrhills. I like the friendliness of the people. I like the room. I like everything about it. They have a studio and a one-bedroom, and I like the one-bedroom with a balcony. The person who gave the tour was nice. I haven't tried the food, but I know they supply three meals a day."

"The Courtyard At Granada is almost like a house that somebody converted. It looked very nice. It was a little bit cheaper than the other place, but with the drive, I'm thinking that the other place is going to be more suited to us. They don't have a memory care area. That's one of the other things I was a little concerned about. They don't have a locked-down situation except at night; they just close the main doors of the facility and lock them, whereas the other place has an actual place that's locked down inside the building. It seemed like a fairly decent place, but as far as staff and food, I don't know anything about it. I don't know about their accreditation. The food looks fine, but I don't know about taste or anything like that. The woman who took me around on the tour was the owner of the place, and she was very knowledgeable. I didn't meet many of the staff. I did see a copy of the menu, and it looked fine. A lot of the rooms are private, but they share a bathroom. That wouldn't work out for a lot of people, including my wife. She's a very private person, and she would not like that at all. Their dining area is very nice."

"We toured Savannah Court of Brandon. Everything was nice. It's a little bit older but it was in very good condition. The rooms were nice. They had a hair salon for women. They had physical therapists that came in there too. We didn't eat there. It's a nice facility, and the people were very nice."

"My mother moved into Integrity Group Home last March. It's a work in progress and improving. She has a nice-sized, clean room. She has different meals each day and physical and occupational therapies."