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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Winter Haven, FL

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If your loved one needs memory care in Winter Haven, A Place for Mom can help. With 19 memory care facilities in Winter Haven, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Winter Haven incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Winter Haven memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Winter Haven, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Mulberry, Tranquility Park and Gibsonia.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lakeland, Davenport and Haines City.

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1919 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.8
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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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11 Floor plan available
8.9
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Years ago, I helped a friend of the family out with her moving into Brookdale. They were amazing then and they’re amazing now if you’re looking for a place for your parents, choose Brookdale Winter Haven you...
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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2020 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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136 reviews
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136 reviews
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Every person we have worked with has bent over backwards to help my family and provide the best possible care for our loved ones. We began this journey expecting to move our parents into independent living...
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.
Forget what you thought you knew about retirement living – this is retirement living that will make you say WOW! Located on five lush acres of land, Spring Haven Retirement is a senior living community full of envious services and amenities. With a pool, hot tub, and beautiful views of Lake...
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8.5
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My loved one is currently a resident at Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven and things have been great for her at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and...
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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1313 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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24 reviews
8.5
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24 reviews
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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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8.0
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6 reviews
8.0
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6 reviews
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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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88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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45 reviews
9.5
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45 reviews
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A friend recommended The Club @ Haines City when moving my mother-in-law from Texas to be near us. Having zero experience with nursing/assisted living, I had no idea what to expect. The facility was in the...
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 HAINES CITYWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Haines City, 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 Haines City, Florida, Assisted...
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6.5
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9 reviews
6.5
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9 reviews
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The admission experience was one of the best. The admission staff went above and beyond to ensure the resident’s needs were met. On admission day all departments met with resident to orient facility...
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.
The Gardens of Lake Alfred is an assisted living community within the quiet town of Lake Alfred, FL. Our beautiful community is situated in a region full of citrus and palm trees with plenty of blue skies to enjoy throughout the year. Lake Alfred is a great place to reside and offers a wonderful...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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My sister was there only for three days but the registering her went well. The staff seemed to handle things well. She became more than they could handle there; my sister became very combative. They were not...
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.
New Horizon Share HomeNew Horizon Share Home is an assisted living community that is located in Winter Haven, Florida. This city has long been home to retirees from around the country, and even around the world. Winter Haven is situated in Central Florida, just east of Tampa and the Gulf Coast....
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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.
Lake Alfred Assisted Living is a comfortable assisted living community nestled in beautiful Lake Alfred, Florida. Green landscape, blue water and bright blue skies greet residents each morning as they wash in the healing tropical warmth. Lake Alfred is bristling with the amenities and locations...
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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.
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The facility is not a high end place. That being said, the care of the staff has been above my expectations. The renovations have been taking a while but the building has come together fairly well over the...
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.
Heart of Florida Health Center is a large residential care facility that provides quality care for seniors. Heart of Florida dedicates part of its facility to the treatment and care of seniors. They have a full staff of gerontologists to tend to all of a senior's medical needs. Our goal is to...
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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 memory care in Winter Haven, FL

The average cost of senior living in Winter Haven is $3,556 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillcrest Heights, FL with an average of $3,382 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winter Haven, FL vs. nearby cities

Winter Haven, FL
$3,556/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winter Haven, FL vs. the state and national average

Winter Haven, FL
$3,556/mo
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Winter Haven vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,556/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Winter Haven, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,314/mo
Studio
$3,659/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,813/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Winter Haven over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Winter Haven

Recent reviews for memory care in Winter Haven

Brookdale Highlands in Lakeland, FL

4.9
I would say that this is a nice community and they take good care of my loved one. I would recommend this community for you or your loved one. The staff are great and some of them are exceptionally good and some of them are not so friendly. The tour was great and they gave me all the information ...
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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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Winter Haven review score based on 84 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 84 reviews of 17 Winter Haven memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Winter Haven review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care 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

Winter Haven review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Winter Haven, FL17 facilities
8.4
Eagle Lake, FL17 facilities
8.6
Lake Hamilton, FL19 facilities

Review subcategories for Winter Haven memory care

When memory care 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 84 reviews of 17 Winter Haven memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Winter Haven resident and family memory care 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.
Winter Haven, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.0
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Winter Haven memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winter Haven memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Winter Haven that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Winter Haven, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64.7%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.9%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.7%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Winter Haven memory care

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 Winter Haven Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Winter Haven, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
64.7%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.1%
71.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
26.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Winter Haven memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Winter Haven partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winter Haven, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
11.8%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.8%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Winter Haven memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Winter Haven communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winter Haven, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winter Haven memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Winter Haven offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winter Haven, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
46.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.5%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Howard Heights, Windsor at Celebration and Grand Villa of Lakeland are the top-rated memory care facilities near Winter Haven, Florida. See full list of communities.

There are 19 memory care facilities near Winter Haven, Florida. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Winter Haven, Florida are Lake Howard Heights and Grand Villa of Lakeland. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 19 memory care facilities near you in Winter Haven, Florida typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Winter Haven, Florida, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Winter Haven, Florida, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Winter Haven, Florida ranges from $1 to $10260. The average Memory Care cost in Winter Haven, Florida is $3,556. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Winter Haven, Florida typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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