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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Highland Lakes, FL

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Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes average about $3,598 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 20 communities in Highland Lakes. Our detailed directory has 83 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Sebring, Lake Wales and Avon Park.

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Photo of Family Extended Care of Sebring
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9.0
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9.0
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean 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.
Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
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8.6
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8.6
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What we like the most about the community is first the director is a super guy and really does care about the residents. That is a rare quality in those places. 2nd. It is super clean and open and inviting....
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.
Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is Sebring’s newest Independent and Assisted Living Community, located along the shores of beautiful Lake Jackson in Sebring, Florida.Our community opened on December 28, 2020Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson is a 4 story Independent and Assisted Living Community...
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Photo of The Manor at Lake Jackson
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They did a great job with everything that we needed. A 5 on all of them a great place and the help was very helpful and they were very good. Yes I would recommend the community to other families.
Provides: Memory Care
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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 The Palms at Sebring
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I'm not all that pleased about the head nursing department, I've been calling to see how my mother is doing and it always goes to voicemail. I leave a message and know one calls back.
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.
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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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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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Photo of Maranatha Manor
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.
Photo of Resthaven
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.
Photo of Sunny Hills of Sebring
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.
Photo of Sunny Hills Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.

Cost of assisted living in Highland Lakes, FL

The average cost of senior living in Highland Lakes is $3,598 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $3,375 per month.

Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes, FL, vs. nearby cities

Highland Lakes, FL
$3,598/mo
$3,543/mo

Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes, FL, vs. state and national averages

Highland Lakes, FL
$3,598/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,598/mo
$3,598/mo

Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,473/mo
Studio
$3,156/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,147/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo

Senior living costs in Highland Lakes 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: Highland Lakes, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHighland Lakes, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,598/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,598/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,697/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Highland Lakes, FL:$3,598/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Highland Lakes, FL:$3,598/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Highland Lakes, FL:$2,697/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Highland Lakes, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Highland Lakes 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.

Highland Lakes, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Highland Lakes, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Highland Lakes 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
Highland Lakes, FL$3,529/mo$2,672/mo+32.1%
Florida$3,827/mo$3,782/mo+1.2%
National$4,523/mo$4,615/mo-2.0%
Highland Lakes, FL
2024 average cost:$3,529/mo
2023 average cost:$2,672/mo
Percent change:+32.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,827/mo
2023 average cost:$3,782/mo
Percent change:+1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$4,523/mo
2023 average cost:$4,615/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes.

What families are saying about assisted living in Highland Lakes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Highland Lakes

Family Extended Care of Sebring

4.0
Our overall experience with Family Extended Care of Sebring was positive. He was only here a few days before having to be transferred to another facility for a higher level of care.

The Manor at Lake Jackson in Sebring, FL

4.9
The Manor at Lake Jackson is an awesome place for your love one. They really care for each and every one of their patients. The facility has always been clean and no smells. The staff is always friendly. I have been there during meal times and the food looked great. The rooms are cleaned daily. ...
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Water's Edge of Lake Wales

4.0
Water's Edge is a beautiful facility. When I admitted my loved one, the room was freshly painted & cleaned. The manager was extremely helpful during the orientation & move in process and always available to answer any questions. I was kept informed when any issues arose, and administrators were ...
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Highland Lakes assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highland Lakes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highland Lakes, 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 Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highland Lakes, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6.7%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.3%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
13.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
6.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
13.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
13.3%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highland Lakes, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
13.3%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.7%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highland Lakes, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.7%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highland Lakes, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
13.3%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highland Lakes 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 Highland Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highland Lakes, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.7%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
13.3%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
6.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
6.7%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Highland Lakes

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Highland Lakes protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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