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Assisted Living Communities in Lakeland, Florida

Situated between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland sits along I-4 in Polk County, a region with 113 assisted living communities for prospective residents to consider. These facilities, including the...

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Randie

I visited this facility

Review of Grand Villa of Lakeland

I toured the Grand Villa of Lakeland. Nicole was very helpful. I was pleased with all the rooms she showed me and it was clean. It was nice and I had a good experience. It's a one-room with a very...

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Mike

I visited this facility

Review of Hawthorne Inn Lakeland

We looked at Hawthorne Inn Lakeland, and it looked expensive. It was nice. It was set up like a little village on the inside with little shops. They hosted outings for the people who stayed there....

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Darell

I visited this facility

Review of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills

Attentive staff and great food. Everybody is friendly.

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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.  

ResourceContactService
Polk County Department of Aging800-533-0741There 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 County863-588-6690Polk 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 Center1-800-963-5337The 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 Services863-688-7376Florida 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.

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