Senior Living in Polk County, Florida
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Polk County
43 communities licensed by the state of Florida. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
By city:Assisted Living in LakelandAssisted Living in Winter HavenMemory Care in Lakeland
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abundant Love and Care Assisted Living Facility 2 | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 23 | — |
| Ambitious Quality-Care Assisted Living | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Ami Home Health | Lake Wales | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 6 | — |
| Ansley Parke at Oakbridge | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 110 | — |
| Arbor Oaks at Lakeland Hills | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 95 | — |
| Astoria Assisted Retirement Living | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 45 | — |
| Aus Senior Living at Bartow | Bartow | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 36 | — |
| Best Care Senior Living at Cypress Gardens | Winter Haven | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 82 | — |
| Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven | Winter Haven | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 66 | — |
| Brookdale Highlands | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 105 | — |
| Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Al | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 60 | — |
| Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Mc | Winter Haven | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 40 | — |
| Elite Care Assisted Living Facility | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| Ella's Place Assisted Living | Kissimmee | Assisted Living | 4 | — |
| Grace Manor at Lake Morton | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 50 | — |
| Grace Manor Suites | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 77 | — |
| Haines Manor ALF | Haines City | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 109 | — |
| Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 68 | — |
| Lake Gibson Village | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 165 | — |
| Lake Howard Heights | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 65 | — |
| Lake Morton Senior Living | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 126 | — |
| Lakeland Manor ALF | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | — |
| Maravida Lakeland Mgt | Lakeland | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 38 | — |
| Menard Comfort Care | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 6 | — |
| New Era | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 60 | — |
| New Horizon Share Home | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 60 | — |
| Options for Seniors | Haines City | Assisted Living | 36 | — |
| Pompano House South Operation | Lake Alfred | Assisted Living | 50 | — |
| Savannah Villages of Lakeland | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 55 | — |
| Spring Haven Senior Living | Winter Haven | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 200 | — |
| Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 95 | — |
| T J Smith and D Goodrich Center | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 4 | — |
| The Club at Haines City | Haines City | Assisted Living | 52 | — |
| The Club at Lake Wales | Lake Wales | Assisted Living | 52 | — |
| The Gardens of Lake Alfred | Lake Alfred | Assisted Living | 100 | — |
| The Glades at Championsgate | Champions Gate | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 224 | — |
| The Manor at Lake Morton | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 48 | — |
| The Meadows at Cypress Gardens | Winter Haven | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 145 | — |
| The Reserve at Davenport | Davenport | Assisted Living | 61 | — |
| The Villa at Carpenters | Lakeland | Assisted Living | 52 | — |
| Water's Edge of Lake Wales | Lake Wales | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 60 | — |
| Wedgewood of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | Assisted Living | 18 | — |
| Westminster Lakeland | Lakeland | Independent Living · Assisted Living · Continuing Care | 136 | — |
Also in Polk County, from public records: 1 independent living, life plan and 55+ · 14 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Florida costs a median of $5,610 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Florida: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Independent living, life plan and 55+ communities in Polk County
1 community from public records. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so these have no state license or inspection record.
| Community | City | Type | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estates at Carpenters | Lakeland | Life plan community | — | Carpenters Home Estates, Inc. d/b/a Estates at Carpenters |
Income-restricted senior apartments in Polk County
14 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Cathedral | Winter Haven | 68 | Arnold-Grounds Apartment Management & Affordable Housing Specialist |
| Elkhorn Apartments | Frostproof | 36 | Franklin Asset Management Compan |
| Episcopal Catholic | Winter Haven | 199 | — |
| Kel Kim Commons | Auburndale | 34 | A & M Business Properties |
| Lake Wales Villas | Lake Wales | 56 | American Apartments Mgmt. |
| Lakeland Presbyterian Apartments | Lakeland | 196 | Presbyterian Homes & Housing Foundation of FL |
| Lakeview Presbyterian Homes | Lakeland | 104 | Presbyterian Homes & Housing Foundation of FL |
| Lakeview Tower | Winter Haven | 156 | Wingate Management |
| Laurel Hills Villas | Haines City | 46 | Hale Management Group |
| Ridgewood Apartments | Winter Haven | 33 | Cambridge Management |
| Sterling Place | Lakeland | 70 | United Church Homes |
| Trinity Apartments of Lakeland | Lakeland | 70 | Presbyterian Homes & Housing Foundation of FL |
| Village Green Apartments | Lakeshore | 54 | Village Green Apartments Managem |
| Winter Haven Manor | Winter Haven | 126 | Silver Tree Residential |
Nursing homes in Polk County
25 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Presbyterian Homes | Lakeland | ★★★★★ | 68 | Non profit - Church related |
| Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center | Davenport | ★★★★☆ | 60 | For profit - Corporation |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | ★★★★☆ | 177 | For profit - Corporation |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | ★★★★☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | ★★★★☆ | 132 | For profit - Partnership |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★★★★☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | ★★★☆☆ | 132 | For profit - Corporation |
| Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Haines City | ★★★☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| The Manor at Carpenters | Lakeland | ★★★☆☆ | 72 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Bartow Center | Bartow | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Highlands Lake Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 179 | For profit - Corporation |
| Lakeland Hills Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| The Club at Lake Gibson | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | ★★☆☆☆ | 140 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Lake Wales Wellness and Rehabilitation Center | Lake Wales | ★☆☆☆☆ | 100 | For profit - Corporation |
| Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center | Auburndale | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 249 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 185 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven | Winter Haven | ★☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Individual |
| Groves Center | Lake Wales | ☆☆☆☆☆ | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.