Our memory care directory in Winter Haven, Florida includes 21 communities with 305 reviews from seniors and their loved ones.
To support your search, our expert Family Advisors offer a free consultation about options that meet your care and budget needs.
CARING STARS WINNER
625 Overlook Drive, Winter Haven, FL 33884
4.4
(19 reviews)
"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'..."
$3,200
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
6120 Cypress Gardens Boulevard, Winter Haven, FL 33884
4.3
(33 reviews)
"Brookdale Winter Haven looked very nice and the rooms were clean. Everything was clean. The personnel were very informative and answered all my questions. I checked the dining area and the common rooms. The salon was closed, and someone comes every w..."
$3,090
1225 Havendale Blvd. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
4.2
(9 reviews)
"My father has moved into Spring Haven Senior Living. He chose it. We had him in an assisted living before, and he wanted to try independent living, so he is in an independent living apartment at Spring Haven. There is supervision in the building, but..."
$2,700
1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
3.9
(12 reviews)
"Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home...."
$2,700
290 Idlewood Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was beautiful. The people there were very interested in why we were there. They talked to us. The residents and the staff were very friendly and very informative. Everybody seemed to love everything about it. The apartments were beautiful. We saw ..."
$3,800
PROMOTION!
1370 Celebration Boulevard, Celebration, FL 34747
4.5
(18 reviews)
"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 e..."
$4,595
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563
4.4
(13 reviews)
"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 ..."
$3,650
CARING STARS WINNER
PROMOTION!
4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd., Lakeland, FL 33813
4.4
(25 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Highlands. They were great. I would say that they were open and friendly. They were accommodating to what we were looking for. We got to interact with some of the residents, and it was great too. The residents seemed happy. The fac..."
$3,080
6150 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL 33813
4.3
(14 reviews)
"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. The..."
$2,620
10 Grove Avenue West, Lake Wales, FL 33853
4.3
(18 reviews)
"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 h..."
$2,340
610 East Lime Street, Lakeland, FL 33801
3.5
(9 reviews)
"The Grace Manor at Lake Morton is the place I would have put my husband if I had a choice. I liked everything about it, and I liked the fact that they had a flat fee and I would know exactly what I was paying every month. The facility was very clean ..."
$4,795
1501 Granada Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746
3.5
(6 reviews)
"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 ..."
$3,000
4602 Marigold Avenue, Kissimmee, FL 34758
4.6
(21 reviews)
"Merrill Gardens at Solivita Marketplace is almost just down the street from our house. My wife has been there two months, and I took her out of there because she didn't like the locked-down area for the memory care. She is in the hospital right now. ..."
$3,158
CARING STARS WINNER
2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
4.6
(36 reviews)
"Wonderful caring staff who make a new home for your loved one. It is such a relief to know my father is happy and comfortable and safe. Special thanks to Tyrus, Scarlett and Barb. They have been incredibly helpful and supportive!..."
$10,000
4141 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
4.2
(28 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved in at Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills. Her unit is unfurnished, with 1 bedroom and a nice bathroom. Some units are more spacious than others. Three meals are included per day. They have a lot of activities, like bingo, crafts, hap..."
$2,380
8400 ChampionsGate Boulevard, Davenport, FL 33896
4.0
(12 reviews)
"The Glades at Champions Gate is a couple of notches above the other facility because of its location. It was newly built. The rooms are a bit bigger than the other facility, which is a plus. You can transfer from assisted living to memory care or vic..."
$3,195
605 Carpenter's Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
4.0
(12 reviews)
"This community has a family atmosphere. It is smaller, which makes it feel more personal and friendly. It always smells and looks clean. The resident care coordinator is very kind and knowledgeable. The staff are all caring towards my family member...."
$4,495
104 N. Gordon Street, Plant City, FL 33563
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into the memory care unit at Heritage ALF of Plant City Inc. and so far, I like it. It's seems like a nice place. The staff is very nice, helpful, and friendly. They try to get them to eat and keep them clean. My mom's room is fine and i..."
$2,000
747 Bon Air Street, Lakeland, FL 33805
3.5
(9 reviews)
"My mother is in the memory unit she is what do you call a runner I am glad the unit is locked so she cannot run away and be lost like in the past and that other places that she’s been at they take such good care of her and she loved it there I am so ..."
Pricing not available
301 S 10th Street, Haines City, FL 33844
2.7
(4 reviews)
"The Haines Manor was always clean everytime I visited my sister there. The Staff was always friendly and careing. Even the staff in the Kicthen was alway taking care of her needs too! Could now ask for better care of my sister while she was there. Th..."
Pricing not available
Memory Care
Amber
5.0
Review of Hawthorne Inn
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...
Memory Care
Nicole
5.0
Review of Spring Haven Senior Living
My husband will be moving into Spring Haven Retirement. It was pleasant. They're in the process of enlarging and renovating the place. Everything is going to be repainted and new and fresh looking,...
Memory Care
Jim R
5.0
Review of Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home.
Provider response
Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit with us!
Winter Haven’s average memory care cost compares favorably to the national average, which is $5,625, and Florida’s statewide rate, which is $5,000. Relative to other cities in its region, Winter Haven is an affordable option. Tampa’s median rate is $63 higher, while Sebring’s is $170 higher. Prices jump in Orlando, where residents pay $5,000. Memory care is even more expensive in The Villages. There, seniors pay an average of $6,510.
Winter Haven
$4,125
Florida
$5,000
The United States
$5,625
Tampa
$4,188
The Villages
$6,510
Orlando
$5,000
Sebring
$4,295
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
In Winter Haven, memory care providers charge an average fee of $4,125 per month.
In Winter Haven there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Florida page.
Seniors who are still able to function independently have other care options to choose from. For instance, assisted living costs in Winter Haven come in $825 per month below the corresponding rate for memory care. However, memory care is $451 per month cheaper than in-home care and $356 more affordable than home health care. Nursing homes are the city’s most expensive senior care option. In those facilities, the average cost for a semiprivate room is $8,745.
Memory Care
$4,125
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 Winter Haven was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Lakeland, was used instead.
While searching for senior care solutions may seem overwhelming at first, there are many organizations in the Winter Haven area that can help simplify the process. Below are several resources that provide advice, access to support groups and other forms of assistance.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Polk County Veteran Services | (800) 780-5346 | Veterans and survivors seeking military benefits are the target demographic of Veteran Services, which is part of Polk County's government. The organization helps in matters such as disability-related compensation and pensions. It is a source of both information and assistance with applications. |
| Senior Connection Center | (800) 963-5337 | The Senior Connection Center's Elder Helpline has operators who perform referrals and give seniors information. The center also houses a unit focused on long-term care, which counsels clients and conducts needs assessments. The organization's clientele is made up of seniors 60 years of age and older, plus caregivers. |
| Alzheimer's Association Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Alzheimer's Association's Florida Gulf Coast Chapter facilitates support groups and a socialization-focused program for individuals in the early stages of memory loss. Another Alzheimer's Association offering is a 24/7 helpline that focuses on informing caregivers and seniors with dementia. Educational programming is available from the association as well. |
| Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (863) 413-2764 | Florida's LTCOP aids seniors and caregivers who are seeking information about long-term care or who have concerns about the living conditions in a long-term care facility. The program's representatives liaise between facility residents and staff members to solve problems. They keep complaints confidential and perform their work free of charge. |
| Bay Area Legal Services | (888) 895-7873 | BALS has a legal helpline and oversees virtual and in-person legal clinics. One priority of the organization is helping seniors access public benefits, including Social Security. The organization also helps individuals create wills and estates. Other areas of focus include guardianships and caregiver assistance. |
In Florida, the Bureau of Health Facility Regulation oversees memory care facilities. The bureau is part of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. It sets the standards that facilities must meet for licensure and the rules they must follow when in operation. Those rules govern matters such as staffing ratios and training requirements.
Winter Haven Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Florida are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Florida page for more information about these laws.
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}