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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lakeland Highlands, FL

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 28 independent living facilities in Lakeland Highlands, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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zipAveragecost: $3,466

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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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My loved one is doing pretty well with her move into this community. I do feel she is safe, and receiving good care. They have nice staff at this facility. They are taking good care of her, and her needs....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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Cost of independent living in Lakeland Highlands, FL

The average cost of senior living in Lakeland Highlands is $3,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hillcrest Heights, FL with an average of $2,780 per month.

Independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands, FL, vs. nearby cities

Lakeland Highlands, FL
$3,466/mo
$3,551/mo
$3,410/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands, FL, vs. state and national averages

Lakeland Highlands, FL
$3,466/mo
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands, FL, vs. other senior living options

$3,683/mo
Independent Living
$3,466/mo

Independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,153/mo
Studio
$3,610/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,668/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,982/mo

Senior living costs in Lakeland Highlands vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Lakeland Highlands, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLakeland Highlands, FLFloridaU.S.
Independent Living$3,466/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,413/mo$3,893/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,683/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lakeland Highlands, FL:$3,466/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lakeland Highlands, FL:$3,413/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lakeland Highlands, FL:$3,683/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lakeland Highlands and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Lakeland Highlands, FLFL stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Lakeland Highlands, FL

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakeland Highlands have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakeland Highlands, FL$2,666/mo$2,211/mo+20.6%
Florida$3,401/mo$3,305/mo+2.9%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Lakeland Highlands, FL
2024 average cost:$2,666/mo
2023 average cost:$2,211/mo
Percent change:+20.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,401/mo
2023 average cost:$3,305/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lakeland Highlands

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakeland Highlands

Lake Gibson Village in Lakeland, FL

4.3
The communication between the staff and the family is good. They keep us well inform and up to date. I would recommend this community to others.

Savannah Court of Brandon

3.5
I was disappointed in the care my loved one received during their short stay. My loved one was supposed to be getting bathed twice a week and the community was supposed to be doing the laundry for my loved one. I ended up having to ask for this to be done. The community wasn't able to ...
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Grace Manor at Lake Morton LLC in Lakeland, FL

5.0
Friendly, caring staff! [name removed] is always professional and helpful. They are organized and on top of it and always helpful and available. The activities director has a great personality and interacts positively with residents.

Lakeland Highlands independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lakeland Highlands independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lakeland Highlands partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeland Highlands, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeland Highlands independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lakeland Highlands communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeland Highlands, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
30.8%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeland Highlands independent 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 independent living communities in Lakeland Highlands offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeland Highlands, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland, Brookdale Highlands and Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lakeland Highlands, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 28 independent living facilities near Lakeland Highlands, Florida. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lakeland Highlands, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon and Grand Villa of Lakeland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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