The Best Nursing Home Communities in Polk County, FL

"My father had lived at Opis Highlands Lake Center before and I'm happy that he's back. They're a very caring group of people and the staff is excellent. He's in a semi-private room overlooking the lake. I have eaten there several times and the food is very good. Their dining area is a lovely facility. They have transportation for specific appointments such as doctors appointments and that sort of thing."

"The staff at Lakeland Hills Center is pretty good. I'm happy with it and my brother who's a resident is happy as well. He has a TV which he enjoys. They also go to places all the time, like to Walmart, or department stores, and all that."

"Amazing facility. So clean and a caring staff. "

"Astoria Senior Living had a movie theater and a cantina with stadium-type food, like if you want to get a hot pretzel. It was very homey. You didn't feel like you were in a nursing home or an assisted living facility. When you walk into the main building, you feel like you are in a five-star resort. It was very comfortable. My father-in-law never wanted to be in a nursing home. So walking into this place, he just felt like he was on vacation. There were a lot of outside areas where he could go sit, and some beautiful gardens with waterfalls. It was beautiful. I would highly recommend it to anybody who needs a loved one to go somewhere."

"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 she wanted to go home. They didn’t have enough activities. I know they have a movie theater, but she was still determined to go home. The room was very nice. It was very nice and meticulously clean, but she wouldn’t stay there. They have a group lunchroom and a movie theater, but she was bored out of her mind. My friend did not like that place at all, even though it was meticulously clean, and they have updated appliances, which was very nice. "

"I moved to Westminster Lakeland. I like that people are involved to get a lot of activities and stuff that help keep them motivated every day. The staff is wonderful, and they offer food. The facility is clean. It's old, but it's updated. They have bingo, dancing, and tours. They have a nice kitchen, living room, dining room, and bedroom."

"My mother has moved into Consulate Health Care. So far, so good. The staff is nice. However, they need to improve the laundry area because they seem to lose clothing easily. The staff members all seem to be pretty good. My mother's room is small. The lighting is bad too. They play bingo, they have church services, and they have some entertainment. The food service is good."

"The Oakbridge healthcare center is an great place for short/long term care. They have a modern facility with all the comforts of home. The rooms are very spacious and designed with care. The staff is highly trained, informative, and very caring. The staff has daily activity planned throughout the day for members to participate in. The staff is very accommadating for many of your families needs. They offer transportation to and from Dr. Visits and many other destinations. The facility has a security policy that will ease your mind on the security of your family member. The facility has great dining menues for any picky eater. The food is prepared with their diet in mind. The staff is fantastic and will befriend your loved one, just like mine. If you want your loved one to feel like they are right at home, this is the place. This facility is just short of a vacation resort, your love one will be sure to love. "

"Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center was very beautifully designed. You had a private room. They had no bad nurses like the other facility did. Everyone is either professional or friendly, which is good enough for me. You always felt better at Scott Lake than you did at the other for instance. However, if the point of being there is not a hotel but a rehab, then other facilities were better. Scott Lake's rehab was very casual and you felt very comfortable being there, but the progress was also very leisurely and comfortable. Sometimes you want to be uncomfortable in rehab."

"I visited The Club at Lake Gibson. It was a beautiful place. It was a new facility, so it's very modern and updated. The staff was friendly. They had many dining rooms. They had an outside area. They had a movie room. They had a nice gym and rehab room. The rooms were very large."

"I know a lot of people who have been at Wedgewood Healthcare Center. I had visited some of them there, and occasionally when I would go in, there might be an odor, but when I would come out it was gone, but when you are working with old people on diapers that is to be expected. The floors are clean. The rooms are a good size and very nice. For two beds, they had plenty of room to move around. The staff were also very nice. They have lots of food, and they have a chef who tries very hard to plan good meals. The lady at the desk is very good about where the person you are visiting is at. "

"The Estates at Carpenters is pleasant. They take care of you. The staff is very helpful. The food is varied and tastes good. They come over every two weeks and clean. I'd have them make my bed when I put new linens on it. They have exercise activities, they have programs, reading group, sewing group, a library, a little store, and a nurse. It's a good value."

"My mother was at Valencia hills rehab on a respite for 5 days. She suffers from dementia and is very aggressive at times she can be a hand full. The social worker and Nurses kept me informed when she needed something done like cut her nails and hair because she won't let me do it.They called me and asked if they could.When mom came home she was happy and said she had a nice time.That was a plus for me. So Thank you staff at Valencia hills you guys are ROCK STARS!!!"

"Four years ago, My husband was at the Rohr Home for 5 1/2 months. The care and cleanliness of this facility was amazing. The nurses, and CNA’s are attentive and extremely caring, best in Polk County! Maintenance is the best I have seen in any facility (I actually worked in several myself). The management is top notch starting with the Director of this home. I thank God for this facility in our county! The rooms are clean and adequate! I had a great relationship with the staff. In fact, they are my friends! Pam, the Activities Director is amazing! She plans parties for the staff on a regular basis. She has Volunteers come in to help with craft days. She coordinates local entertainment; musicals, church services, plays, volunteers to call monopoly, exercise programs, Christmas parties, plays and gift sharing. She as well as the other directors visit the residents. The staff reminds the residents that it is their home!"