Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
3.9
(12 reviews)
"Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home...."
READ MORESituated between Tampa and Orlando, Lakeland sits along I-4 in Polk County, a region with 117 assisted living communities for prospective residents to consider. These facilities, including the 21 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 4.2 out of 5 stars stars. To learn more about this score, read through the 779 reviews reviews in our directory.
117 Results
1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
3.9
(12 reviews)
"Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home...."
READ MORE301 Peninsular Dr, Haines City, FL 33844
3.5
(4 reviews)
"I have been here for about 5 years. I love what I see. I just love the people who care for me. I love the amenities. I love how clean and smooth things are ran. They do a super job of caring for me. The food is great wonder & Phillip are amazing. The..."
READ MORE14235 Edwinola Way, Dade City, FL 33523
3.1
(21 reviews)
"I toured Elevated Estates Edwinola. It looked like it was very clean. The rooms have a little kitchenette with them where they can have a refrigerator for snacks. The hallways seem nice and wide for wheelchairs. They offer physical therapy to help ge..."
READ MORE304 McLean Dr., Riverview, FL 33510
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Absolutely wonderful experience. My parents don't feel like they are in a "facility", they feel like they are at home, because they are. Everything is professional but nothing is clinical. There is simply no way to buy that that feeling, you have to ..."
READ MORE765 W Grant St, Plant City, FL 33563
5.0
(6 reviews)
"My parents have been at Grace Manor at Hunters Creek over a year now. Recently my mother fell and needed to be hospitalized for several days leaving my dad to be alone. My dad is totally blind and dependent on my mom to be his eyes. The wonderful sta..."
READ MORE4701 Fairlea Dr, Valrico, FL 33596
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Touch of Class is a fantastic facility. The love and care he receives is wonderful. All of the staff members are very compassionate. The facility is very clean and “home-like”. Medications are dispensed properly and on time. I could not be happi..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
918 Ridgeland Ln, Valrico, FL 33594
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Divine Oasis ALF before she passed away. It's close to my house, and I can visit my mom every day. It's very clean and they have a good care of the person that is staying there. I can visit my mom every day from 9:00 in the morni..."
READ MORE1007 Brooker Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is living at AVA Cares, which is a smaller facility with a maximum of six residents, and he seems to be doing better there than he did in a larger community. They're very caring and he gets almost one-on-one care. He's in a companion suite..."
READ MORE2810 Cherry Tree Lane, Plant City, FL 33565
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We moved my sister into Cherry Blossom ALF. She's only been there one night and so far it's OK. The accommodation seems fine for now. The staff is pretty awesome so far. It's very clean and personable. They play bingo, and they have fun exercises and..."
READ MORE1801 Lido Drive, Brandon, FL 33511
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My sister-in-law moved to Good Shepherd ALF. What I like about Good Shepherd is that it is more personable, one-on-one handling of my sister-in-law. They do bingo and the group watches TV and plays games. She's very comfortable there. There are more ..."
READ MORE902 Charlie Griffin Road, Plant City, FL 33566
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We are so happy that we found Azalea Oaks Place for my grandmother. From the moment we walked in we knew our search was over. It is a beautiful place with a homey feel. After meeting Dena the owner we felt at ease. You can tell she really loves the e..."
READ MORE201 Lenna Ave, Seffner, FL 33584
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been in Golden Years Assisted Living for two months now. It is a very nice, well-appointed community. It's not overly decorated, like furnishings and stuff. It's very comfortable. It used to be a home that was converted into an assisted..."
READ MORE11626 Tropical Isle Lane, Riverview, FL 33579
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Dorothy took care of my aunt and my family adored her, I must recommend her assisted living facilities to everyone...."
READ MORE616 Valle Vista Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My daughter moved to Oak Rose Assisted Living Facility. They kept in contact with me, although I decided very fast after I saw this place I didn't view anything else. It's a very nice home and it feels like a home. There are only six patients, and I ..."
READ MORE2805 Jerry Smith Rd, Dover, FL 33527
4.8
(5 reviews)
"My wife is at Patty's House #4 in Dover. They're fine, and they offer good services. The lady, Patty, said that they could give my wife the same services that we are giving her at our house, so we transported her down there. The meals are included, a..."
READ MORE30070 State Road 56, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
4.8
(15 reviews)
"Beach House Assisted Living & Memory Care at Wiregrass Ranch would be my first choice. I liked the meal plan, activities, and accommodations. There was a lot more space. I liked the layout of the rooms. They have laundry on each floor and each corner..."
READ MORE415 North Wilder Road, Plant City, FL 33566
4.5
(15 reviews)
"My sincere thanks to Fred, Nikki, Jessica, Yolanda and all the people who took such good care of my aunt during her stay there. ..."
READ MORE6929 Durant Rd, Plant City, FL 33567
4.5
(2 reviews)
"This facility is very clean. The residents receive all necessary medical treatment and provide clear commutations. All residents are treated with dignity and respect. My ward has lived there for 5years ..."
READ MORE1320 Oakfield Dr, Brandon, FL 33511
4.5
(10 reviews)
"My dad has moved into Tessera of Brandon. But my stepmother is still in rehab, so hopefully she'll be in there in a week or so. It's a pleasant location. People are friendly. And they try to involve everybody in their activities that are happening on..."
READ MORE37411 Eiland Boulevard, Zephyrhills, FL 33544
4.4
(11 reviews)
"I'm leaning towards Rosecastle of Zephyrhills for my mother. It is just 10 minutes down the road from me. They have a very nice staff. It's small. Their retention rate for their employees is the best I've seen. They don't have new people coming in an..."
READ MORELakeland 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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Florida page.
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
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. |
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.
Assisted Living
Randie
3.0
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...
Assisted Living
Mike
5.0
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....
Assisted Living
Darell
4.0
Review of Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills
Attentive staff and great food. Everybody is friendly.