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Assisted living costs in Lake Wales average about $3,413 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Lake Wales. Our detailed directory has 129 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Lake Wales Assisted Living Facilities | 129 Reviews

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Photo of The Club at Lake Wales
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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41 reviews
9.3
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What we like the most about The Club is the friendliness of the staff, especially Stephanie. she was always helpful. The staff seemed generally concerned about each resident. My mother loved it there. She...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT LAKE WALESWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Lake Wales in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Lake Wales, Florida, Assisted Living...
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Photo of Water's Edge of Lake Wales
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9.2
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Water’s edge has been wonderful. It is a beautiful facility. The common areas and landscape are very nice and well kept. They have everything you could need: salon, craft room, gym, pool, theater, walking...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you're looking for comfortable and convenient assisted living in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, Water's Edge is a vibrant and beautiful community that's ready to meet and exceed your expectations. Our clean and spacious apartments and villas, which are located mere minutes from downtown,...
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Photo of Lake Howard Heights
1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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66 reviews
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66 reviews
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A lovely residence where each employee treats the residents with kindness and care. The building is very clean and well cared for. The apartments are generously sized. They have a very robust activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Lake Howard Heights is a premier senior living community, located on Lake Howard in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. We hold high standards in our home for dining, activities, and provided care. Our community has often been described in the Polk County area as upscale, and we are proud to provide...
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Photo of Brookdale Winter Haven
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11 Floor plan available
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8.8
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42 reviews
8.8
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42 reviews
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From the time we stepped in the door, everyone was pleasant and hospitable! The sales representative is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. I was also impressed that she would answer my texts...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Putting more living back in the senior lifestyle.Winter Haven seniors who need a little extra help with daily activities, but who don’t want to sacrifice the feeling of home sweet home, have a great option here. Our community offers assisted living for seniors in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida....
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Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
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8.9
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8.9
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It's great there! It doesn't smell, the staff and admin are super nice and caring. It's smaller , it's clean, my mom has her own room. They're good about communication to the family, the staff is great! Room...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Family Extended Care of Winter Haven
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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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Fabulous facility! Staff are wonderful the management is the absolutely best they make you feel like home ,if your looking for a caring and loved place for your love one this will be your best choice I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Hawthorne InnThe Hawthorne Inn is an assisted living community situated in the central Florida down of Winter Haven, Polk County. The lovely community enjoys mild temperatures year round, which makes it a great place to reside. Family members often enjoy visiting this region of the country...
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22 Floor plans available
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7.5
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The staff was amazing. They helped at each phase and they were patient and kind. We couldn't have asked for better staff. Overall, the facility was great. Clean, well cared for and the food appeared great...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Safe. Secure. Serene.If you or your loved one are looking for exceptional memory care without sacrificing the quality of life they deserve, our community is a great choice. One visit, and you’ll see the value of a community that is built from the ground up specifically for patients who need extra...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Meadows at Cypress Gardens
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn
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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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We chose Bellatage Assisted Living because my general practitioner had recommended them. We went there on a tour and we were thoroughly impressed, it is very bright and cheery inside. The room sizes here are...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Lake Wales, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Wales is $3,413 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillcrest Heights, FL with an average of $3,410 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL vs. nearby cities

Lake Wales, FL
$3,413/mo
$3,528/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL vs. the state and national average

Lake Wales, FL
$3,413/mo
$4,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,668/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,413/mo
$3,575/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,866/mo
Studio
$4,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,215/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Lake Wales over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lake Wales, FL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lake Wales.

What families are saying about assisted living in Lake Wales

Recent reviews for assisted living in Lake Wales

The Club at Haines City

5.0
The staff are so sweet to me. They take care of the residents. The food is great. I am happy to call The Club at Haines City home. I am so happy this is my home and thankful to have staff that care for me and check on me.

Grace Manor at Lake Morton in Lakeland, FL

5.0
Everyone has been overwhelming welcome from the time I first went to get info. The application process and move in were easy and they worked with my schedule and allowed me to move my mothers belongings in on a weekend. I liked that everything was all inclusive and there wasn't added fees for ...
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Golden Age Senior Living Care LLC in Kissimmee, FL

5.0
What a blessing for Mom and my family. The director and staff are wonderful. The "home" space removed the fear my mom had of an institution. They go above and beyond to meet the needs for my mom. Communication with me has been fabulous. I could not ask for a better experience.

Lake Wales review score based on 45 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 10 Lake Wales assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Lake Wales review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Lake Wales review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Lake Wales, FL10 facilities
8.6
Highland Park, FL15 facilities
8.8
Dundee, FL22 facilities

Review subcategories for Lake Wales assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 45 reviews of 10 Lake Wales assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lake Wales resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Lake Wales, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lake Wales assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Wales assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Wales, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Lake Wales assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Lake Wales that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake Wales, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Wales assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lake Wales Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake Wales, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Wales assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lake Wales partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Wales, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
35.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Wales assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lake Wales communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Wales, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Wales assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Lake Wales offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Wales, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
37.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30%
30.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lake Wales

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Lake Wales protect seniors.

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Lake Howard Heights, Grand Villa of Lakeland and AUS Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lake Wales, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 10 assisted living facilities near Lake Wales, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Lake Wales, Florida is Grand Villa of Lakeland. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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