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Winter Haven, FL · 132 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Winter Haven's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Lakeland, Florida
Every licensed senior community in the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Lakeland
Local Lakeland-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Lakeland prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,000/mo median
typical range $4,000–$6,250
Memory Care
$5,160/mo median
typical range $4,130–$6,450
Skilled Nursing
$10,290/mo median
typical range $9,220–$11,950
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,000/mo median
typical range $2,780–$5,680
Residential Care Home
$4,500/mo median
typical range $3,600–$5,630
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Lakeland using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lakeland.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 25 communities in Lakeland, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Florida Presbyterian Homes INC
Scout 92Lakeland, FL · 68 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Lakeland's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →3
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Scout 81Winter Haven, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Winter Haven.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →4
Manor at Carpenters, the
Scout 80Lakeland, FL · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →5
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Scout 79Winter Haven, FL · 177 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Winter Haven.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →
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Davenport, FL · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Davenport.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →7
Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →8
Winter Haven, FL · 132 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Winter Haven.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →9
The Club at Lake Gibson
Scout 56Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →10
Haines City, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Haines City.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →11
Highlands Lake Center
Scout 51Lakeland, FL · 179 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →12
Winter Haven, FL · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Winter Haven.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →13
Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →14
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Scout 40Lakeland, FL · 185 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →15
Auburndale, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →16
Lake Wales, FL · 100 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →17
Lakeland Hills Center
Scout 35Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →18
Lakeland, FL · 249 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →19
Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →20
Winter Haven, FL · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Winter Haven.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →21
Charming Lakes Rehab
Scout 29Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →22
Bartow Center
Scout 27Bartow, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →23
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
Scout 26Winter Haven, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →24
Lakeland, FL · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →25
Lake Wales, FL · 120 beds
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A Lake Wales skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Lakeland, FL?
In the Lakeland, FL area, assisted living typically runs $4,000–$6,250/month (median $5,000), memory care $4,130–$6,450/month (median $5,160), and skilled nursing $9,220–$11,950/month (median $10,290) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Lakeland, FL?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Lakeland, FL right now are Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center, Florida Presbyterian Homes INC, Palm Garden of Winter Haven. The full ranked list of 25 communities is on this page.
How are the 25 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.