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Photo of The Club at Lake Wales
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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38 reviews
9.1
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This place feels at home. The staff always willing to help. [name removed] was wonderful explaining the facilities of The Club. She gave me the time to make sure I was happy with the place. I had been...
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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9.0
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7 reviews
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What we like the most about Water's Edge are the care givers as well as the ASL activities director. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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 Brookdale Winter Haven
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
9.0
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40 reviews
9.0
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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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22 Floor plans available
8.5
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24 reviews
8.5
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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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Photo of Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven
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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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Photo of Hawthorne Inn
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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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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
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Lake Wales, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Wales is $3,271 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

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

Lake Wales, FL
$3,271/mo
$3,404/mo

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

Lake Wales, FL
$3,271/mo
$3,888/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,271/mo
$3,419/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,900/mo
Studio
$4,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,371/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,400/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,870/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

Spring Haven Senior Living in Winter Haven, FL

5.0
I would recommend Spring Haven Senior Living to others. The staff is wonderful. Communication with the family was great, they kept me well informed. Most of the meals my loved one enjoyed, but you can't expect everything to be like home.

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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Lake Wales review score based on 40 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 40 reviews of 9 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

8.7
Lake Wales, FL9 facilities
8.7
Highland Park, FL15 facilities
8.7
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 40 reviews of 9 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
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.1
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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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
55.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.8%
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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
55.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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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
33.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
35.4%
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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
11.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
35.7%
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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
44.4%
46.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.6%
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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.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

Frequently Asked Questions

Lake Howard Heights, Grand Villa of Lakeland and The Club at Haines City 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 facilities near you in Lake Wales, Florida are Lake Howard Heights and Grand Villa of Lakeland. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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