Lakeland Memory Care (Alzheimer's & Dementia)

Though you may not be thrilled at the prospect of moving to retire, a Lakeland assisted living facility might just be worth the effort of relocating. You see, Florida has a really dense population of senior citizens. In fact, 23% of the people in Lakeland are over the age of 65. Really, it's the place for seniors.

With such a high population of elderly people, there are many activities and locations that cater just to your interests. For instance, you can take leisurely walks around local parks and trails if you're relatively physically fit. If this isn't a good option for you, cultural and educational activities might be better suited to you. The Polk Museum of Art and the Polk Theatre are excellent options for day trips and the occasional night out. Your Lakeland assisted living staff should arrange these trips as a part of your regular schedule. It's a vital part of elderly care! And if none these options pique your interest, there's always the Lakeland Square Mall to pass the time.

Lakeland has a relatively low cost of living but Florida is one of the most expensive states, so you may have trouble finding an affordable facility. A typical ALF costs $33,900 while a semi-private nursing home costs $80,300 and a private one costs $86,870, on average. Most seniors are on a fixed income, making these kinds of prices unrealistic.

Thankfully, we've considered that when putting together our directory. A completely unbiased review has allowed us to compile a thousand assisted living facilities in Lakeland, along with numerous nursing homes, independent living facilities, CCRCs, hospices, in home senior care providers, senior apartments, and more so you can make an informed decision. Our users can leave reviews on each facility as well, so you can use their firsthand accounts in your decision making process.

If you are a Lakeland caregiver, below is our list of nursing homes and skilled nursing facilities. Below are the skilled nursing options in Lakeland. Lakeland offers a variety of skilled nursing and nursing home choices. For more options, expand your search to Palm Coast, Gainesville or Vero Beach. You can get more information about Florida nursing homes at Medicare.gov. Most of the nursing home reviews on this site are negative so if you find a great FL nursing home, create a positive review. If you would like to have a Florida specialist help you find care, just complete the form. Some Florida skilled nursing centers help Lakeland resident, both young and old. Our directory also includes 59 assisted living facilities, 3 independent living facilities, 3 hospice care providers, 3 CCRCs, and 21 residential home care providers in Lakeland.