Assisted Living

Assisted Living in Lakeland, FL: 35 Communities

Assisted living in Lakeland often prices below coastal South Florida. Ask for all-in monthly quotes, the path to memory care, and review deficiency records. A licensed advisor can group Lakeland tours with Tampa or Orlando if needed, at no cost.

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In Polk County

Communities
35
Avg. rating
4.0 / 5
Showing availability
100%
With inspections
10

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Nursing Home (17)Independent Living (17)Memory Care (13)Continuing Care Retirement Community (2)Adult Day Care (2)

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Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC

Lakeland, FL 33805

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Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 95 beds. Specialty license(s): Assisted Living Waiver.

95 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseAssisted Living WaiverAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
2 deficiencies
III 2
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Ansley Parke at Oakbridge
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Ansley Parke at Oakbridge

Lakeland, FL 33803

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Ansley Parke At Oakbridge LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 110 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Limited Nursing Services.

110 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesLimited Nursing ServicesCMS 1/5AHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintYogaGames/Cards
5 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $500
III 5
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Elite Care Assisted Living Facility LLC

Lakeland, FL 33813

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Elite Care Assisted Living Facility LLC is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 6 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Mental Health, Limited Nursing Services.

6 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseLimited Mental HealthLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-ProfitGames/CardsDancing
4 deficiencies
III 4
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Westminster Lakeland

Lakeland, FL 33803

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Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.B.A. Westminster Lakeland is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 136 beds. Specialty license(s): Limited Nursing Services.

136 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
5 deficiencies· Fines $1,500
III 5
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Lake Morton Senior Living

Lakeland, FL 33801

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Lake Morton Senior Living is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 126 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services.

126 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseAssistive Care ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit2 complaintsGames/CardsDancing
4 deficiencies· 2 complaints· Fines $3,127
III 4
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Villa At Carpenters (the)

Lakeland, FL 33809

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Villa At Carpenters (the) is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 52 beds. Specialty license(s): Extended Congregate Care.

52 bedsPolk CountyActive licenseExtended Congregate CareCMS 4/5AHCA licensedNot-For-ProfitSpeech TherapyOccupational Therapy
8 deficiencies
III 8
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New Era

Lakeland, FL 33809

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New Era is a licensed assisted living facility in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County). Licensed capacity is 60 beds. Specialty license(s): Assistive Care Services, Limited Mental Health, Limited Nursing Services.

60 bedsPolk CountyIn LitigationAssistive Care ServicesLimited Mental HealthLimited Nursing ServicesAHCA licensedFor-Profit1 complaintGames/CardsDancing
10 deficiencies· 1 complaint· Fines $5,000
III 10
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About assisted living in Lakeland

Families researching assisted living in Lakeland, FL usually compare care level fit, monthly cost, location near relatives, and recent inspection history. 10 listings show AHCA or CMS deficiency records totaling 47 findings. Open a community’s deficiencies page to review Class 1–4 detail before you tour. Florida licenses assisted living facilities through AHCA. Ask which specialty licenses a community holds (such as Extended Congregate Care, Limited Nursing Services, or Limited Mental Health) and what that means if care needs increase. A 2026 law also created a Memory Care Services license. AHCA rules are due by June 1, 2027, so ask memory care programs how they plan to comply. FindRetireHome advisors help families in Lakeland and across Florida shortlist communities at no cost.

Frequently asked questions

How many assisted living communities are in Lakeland?

FindRetireHome currently lists 35 assisted living communities in Lakeland, FL. Counts update as new facilities are verified.

What does assisted living typically cost in Lakeland?

Pricing varies widely in Lakeland. Many communities publish starting rates on request; a local advisor can help compare options that fit your budget.

Are there openings for assisted living in Lakeland right now?

About 100% of listed communities currently show availability.

How do I review inspection history for assisted living in Lakeland?

10 communities here have published deficiency records (47 total findings). Open the Deficiencies link on a listing for Class 1–4 detail and timelines sourced from AHCA or CMS data.

What Florida ALF licenses matter when choosing assisted living?

Florida assisted living facilities hold a Standard license and may add Extended Congregate Care (ECC), Limited Nursing Services (LNS), or Limited Mental Health (LMH). Chapter 2026-102 also created a Memory Care Services license, with AHCA rules due by June 1, 2027. Ask which licenses apply today and how the community will handle memory care once those rules take effect.

How are assisted living communities rated in Lakeland?

Listed communities in Lakeland average about 4.0 out of 5 based on published ratings in our directory. Always review recent inspection history and tour in person.

Is FindRetireHome's guidance free for families in Lakeland?

Yes. Licensed senior living advisors help families compare options in Lakeland and across Florida at no cost to you.

Which care types can a FindRetireHome advisor shortlist in Lakeland?

In Lakeland, the directory currently supports a shortlist across 35 assisted living communities, 17 independent living communities, and 13 memory care communities. The advisor checks care level, budget, and who will visit, then confirms which communities can admit. The shortlist is free to your family.

Which nearby cities should families compare with Lakeland?

When Lakeland does not have an opening that fits, families often add Winter Haven (15 photo-backed listings), Haines City (3 photo-backed listings), Bartow (2 photo-backed listings), Lake Alfred (2 photo-backed listings). Those city hubs are separate markets. An advisor can check the same care level in each one.

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