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Nursing homes and assisted living in Lakeland, Florida

Our directory lists 31 places to live with care in Lakeland, Florida: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid, 17 assisted living communities, and 2 residential care homes. 12 of the nursing homes are certified by Medicaid, and 1 has 4 or 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. All of them are in Polk County.

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Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Phone numbers and addresses come from the official records: confirm them when you call. Where the data comes from.

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Nearby cities

Plant City15 places · 11 miles awayAuburndale1 place · 11 miles awayBartow5 places · 12 miles awayLake Alfred2 places · 14 miles awayWinter Haven23 places · 15 miles awayDover3 places · 16 miles awayLithia1 place · 16 miles awayZephyrhills13 places · 20 miles awayValrico9 places · 20 miles awaySeffner5 places · 21 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities are in Lakeland?
Our directory lists 31 in Lakeland, Florida: 12 nursing homes certified by Medicare or Medicaid and 19 state-licensed assisted living or residential care homes. The data comes from CMS and the state’s licensing records.
How many accept Medicaid in Lakeland?
12 of the 12 nursing homes are certified by Medicaid. Being certified doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid spot: ask when you call. How Medicaid works.
How much does a nursing home cost in Lakeland?
Each place sets its own prices. As a reference, the median cost of a nursing home in Florida is $340 a day for a semi-private room (about $10,342 a month), and assisted living is $5,610 a month, according to CareScout 2025. Costs in Florida.
Are there places with Spanish-speaking staff in Lakeland?
No place in Lakeland has told us yet whether its staff speaks Spanish. Ask when you call: it’s on the list of questions on every listing.
What’s the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home provides nursing and personal care for people who need a lot of help or are recovering after a hospital stay. Assisted living is housing with help bathing, dressing and taking medications, for people who don’t need nursing care around the clock. Types of care, explained.

Family guide to Florida: what care settings are called there and how Medicaid helps. Questions about Medicaid, Medicare or a license? Who to call in Florida.

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