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...."
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1801 Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
3.9
(12 reviews)
"Caring, compassionate, and efficient staff. Great place to call home...."
READ MORE14235 Edwinola Way, Dade City, FL 33523
3.0
(23 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 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 MORE12110 Morris Bridge Road, Temple Terrace, FL 33637
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Promise Pointe at Tampa Oaks is five years old. It's bright, airy, sunny and happy. I was very impressed with that. It's a little bit higher class of people. They're more golf course people. They were a little bit better dressed. They were out and ab..."
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 MORE8400 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..."
READ MORE11202 Dewhurst Drive, Riverview, FL 33578
4.0
(9 reviews)
"Our parents are doing very well at The Bridges Retirement Community. The administrators were very direct, helpful, and flexible with us as we negotiated the transition for my parents. They were very clear with us about how we could help that transiti..."
READ MORE104 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..."
READ MORE12006 McIntosh Road, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
3.8
(25 reviews)
"My husband moved into Stone Ledge Manor. We chose it because it is convenient to where I live, and they have a memory care section over there, which is what he needs. We're very satisfied. Everybody who works there is very nice and concerned. I have ..."
READ MORE320 S Lakewood, Brandon, FL 33511
3.2
(11 reviews)
"Rosecastle at Delaney Creek was a very nice facility. Everything looked very clean and very nice, but it was expensive. The staff during the tour was great. They had a common area and a game room...."
READ MORE301 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..."
READ MORE10919 Mistletoe Drive, Thonotosassa, FL 33592
2.3
(3 reviews)
"Lakeshore Living was a very old place and kind of rundown. When I first got there when I was walking to the building, the owner came out, and he had been doing manual labor; he was sweaty and not ready really for visitors. He actually kind of forgot ..."
READ MORE10507 Sedgebrook Dr, Riverview, FL 33569
"Boyette Springs is in a quiet neighborhood in Riverview, FL. Seniors can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, while still benefiting from easy acc..."
READ MORE1615 Carnegie Circle , Tampa, FL 33619
"Providing long-term care for an elderly loved can be one of the most difficult decisions you will make. If your loved one is having difficul..."
READ MORE4220 Balington Dr, Valrico, FL 33596
"Located close to Buckhorn Park and the Buckhorn Springs Golf and Country Club, Von's Adult Family Care Home is situated in a beautiful part ..."
READ MORE907 N Taylor Rd, Brandon, FL 33510
"St. Cloud Haven II is located in Brandon, Florida. Brandon is a census-designated place populated by 100,000 people. Tampa, Florida is only ..."
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Shannon
5.0
Review of Hawthorne Inn Lakeland
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...
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Ana32
5.0
Review of Grand Villa of Lakeland
We toured the Grand Villa of Lakeland. It was a beautiful time there. I was able to sit in the lobby for a little while and observe what was going on, a beautiful receptionist. The lady was an...
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Glenda R.
5.0
Review of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
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...
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In Lakeland, memory care facilities charge $4,125 per month for services, which is very competitive compared to respective state and national rates of $5,000 and $5,625. In the Miami area, rates are well over $1,000 higher at $5,481, and in the Palm Bay area, seniors pay $5,576. Panama City seniors pay $6,351 for this level of care, and in The Villages, care costs are among the highest in the state at $6,510.
Lakeland
$4,125
Florida
$5,000
he United States
$5,625
Miami Area
$5,481
Palm Bay Area
$5,576
The Villages
$6,510
Panama City
$6,351
Memory services in Lakeland are available in licensed assisted living facilities and typically cost 20-30% more than standard assisted living services. No nationwide memory care cost data is available, so we estimate the following memory care rates by increasing the assisted living costs in the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey by 25%.
In Lakeland, 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, 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.
At $4,125 per month, memory care is among the more affordable senior care options in Lakeland. Adult day health services are typically the cheapest option. Local cost data isn’t available, but statewide, seniors pay $1,517 for this type of care. Assisted living, which provides residential services for those without memory impairments, costs $3,300 monthly. Older adults who live at home pay $4,576 for basic home care and $4,481 for specialized home health care, and nursing homes charge even higher rates of $8,745 for shared rooms and $9,703 for private.
Memory Care
$4,125
Home Care
$4,576
Home Health Care
$4,481
Assisted Living
$3,300
Nursing Home (semiprivate)
$8,745
Nursing Home (private)
$9,703
The Lakeland region is home to nonprofit agencies and programs that provide free and low-cost services to seniors and families affected by dementia. These resources help individuals navigate dementia-related services and supports, find options for paying for memory care and connect with support groups and early-stage engagement activities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Alzheimer's Association, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter | (800) 272-3900 | The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides supportive services, advice and referrals for individuals living with dementia in Lakeland. Through this nonprofit agency, seniors and families can connect with support groups in the region. The agency also has an extensive database of legal and financial advisors and dementia specialists who help families make important decisions regarding their loved one’s care. |
Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida | (866) 413-5337 | The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida has health insurance specialists who provide free advice and options counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. The agency houses the regional ombudsman program, which advocates for those in memory care to ensure they receive the scope and level of care they deserve. The AAA also has information and referral specialists who help seniors and families connect with services in the community. |
Lakeland Vet Center | (863) 284-0841 | The Lakeland Vet Center is staffed with benefits specialists who screen older veterans for eligibility for benefits that may help pay for memory care services, as well as medical and wellness services and prescription drug assistance. The center can also determine whether an individual qualifies for veterans’ home placement. |
Florida Rural Legal Services | (863) 688-7376 | Florida Rural Legal Services has a local office where those aged 60 and over can obtain free civil legal services. Its legal professionals help older adults enroll in public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income, which can reduce out-of-pocket medical and care expenses. The office can also help families understand memory care contracts and address dementia-related issues such as assigning guardianship and managing assets. |
Memory care facilities in Lakeland adhere to licensing standards set by the Division of Health Quality Assurance, Long-Term Care Services Unit. This department enforces comprehensive regulations for care requirements, safety and staffing through an initial licensing process and annual inspections.
Lakeland 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.