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Assisted living costs in Nichols average about $3,658 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Nichols. Our detailed directory has 169 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.

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Photo of Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek
4141 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.9
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59 reviews
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I give each category a 5 star rating. Grace Manor is a Great place! The staff is very friendly and helpful. My aunt who is 94 is happy with her apartment and all the activities that are provided. It is very...
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.
At Grace Manor at Hunters Creek, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Grace Manor at Hunters Creek is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living and has been opened since 2019....
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Photo of Canopy at Walden Woods
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.3
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59 reviews
9.3
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59 reviews
5 star
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My aunt needs assistance and I can't think of a better place for her to be. It gives me peace of mind to know she has a professional staff to take care of her. Everyone is so nice specially [name removed]....
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 Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...
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Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland
1212 Photos available
9.3
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8 reviews
9.3
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They do fun family events, they do seem lighter staffed on the weekends. I would have liked some support with the transfer process, however we were left on our own through that
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 Brookdale Highlands
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.3
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60 reviews
8.3
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It was the nicest one that we visited. The Memory Care was really top-notch. And it was close to our house, which was really key so we could visit often
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.
Do more. Live more. Find your best senior living life here.There’s a world of activities waiting to be explored at our Highlands community, and you’re just the senior to do it. Life here means a different kind of senior living, where your needs are met, your safety is taken care of 24/7, and your...
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7.8
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38 reviews
7.8
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38 reviews
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[name removed] is such a blessing at Ansley Parke. Her approachable manner is so enthusiastic, welcoming, compassionate, and professional. Anyone with a loved one at Ansley Parke can be assured that they are...
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.
Full Days. Full Lives. Full Hearts.You deserve the best of what life has to offer, and you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the quality of life you want for the safety and security you need, especially as your health changes. At our Lakeland community, you and your loved ones will live with the peace...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
We are small, but our Hearts are BIG! We are here to provide your loved ones with a small but personal place that is a home environment. We understand that as our loved ones age they must have assistance with their daily living, but, don't need a hospital or nursing home setting. We are a new...
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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.
Photo of Hunters Creek Retirement
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.
Photo of Kindhearted Assisted Living Facility Inc
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My Mother is doing very well. Everything is going fine here.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
If you want to know why we are the best around at providing assisted living, our title says it all. We are kind hearted and able to provide you with any kind of care that your loved one needs throughout the years. At Kindhearted ALF, we take assisted living to the next level, making sure that you...
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Cost of assisted living in Nichols, FL

The average cost of senior living in Nichols is $3,658 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Wales, FL with an average of $3,502 per month.

Assisted living costs in Nichols, FL, vs. nearby cities

Nichols, FL
$3,658/mo
$3,599/mo

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

Nichols, FL
$3,658/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Nichols, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,658/mo
$4,236/mo

Assisted living costs in Nichols, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,312/mo
Studio
$4,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,441/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,455/mo

Senior living costs in Nichols 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: Nichols, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNichols, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,658/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,236/mo$5,341/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,894/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Nichols, FL:$3,658/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Nichols, FL:$4,236/mo
Florida:$5,341/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Nichols, FL:$3,894/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Nichols, FL, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Nichols, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Nichols 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
Nichols, FL$4,610/mo$4,518/mo+2.0%
Florida$4,487/mo$4,206/mo+6.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Nichols, FL
2024 average cost:$4,610/mo
2023 average cost:$4,518/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,487/mo
2023 average cost:$4,206/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Nichols, 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 Nichols.

What families are saying about assisted living in Nichols

Recent reviews for assisted living in Nichols

Sun Towers in Sun City Center, FL

5.0
The service was outstanding because [of] the personnel [was] outstanding. The personnel [was] outstanding because the supervisory and management was outstanding.

Cypress Creek Assisted Living and Memory Care Residence in Sun City Center, FL

4.0
I would highly recommend. Staff is super nice,clean facility,fair price.Overall great, but wish they had a portal for communication. That can be a little lax.

Savannah Cottage of Lakeland

5.0
My mother lives at this community. It was very difficult reaching the decision to move her in, but we had to for her safety as she was beginning to wander. The resident care Director spoke with us for two hours. He went over what we could expect, what my mom’s routine would be like, and things ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Transparent communication between staff and families. Several families have mentioned the importance of clear and effective communication between their loved ones and community staff, such as at Brookdale Highlands, where one resident's family was pleased with the Executive Director's attentiveness during Hurricane Irma. However, at Hawthorne In ...
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Considerate care for residents with specific dietary needs. Reviews highlight the accommodations made for residents with dietary restrictions, like at Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, where the chef caters to individual preferences and offers alternatives. At Brookdale Highlands, one resident's food was described as 'too stiff and two dents,' and the f ...
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Engaging and varied activities for residents. Residents' enjoyment of activities is a recurring theme, with communities like Canopy at Walden Woods and Brookdale Highlands offering bingo, Bible study, and coffee and chat sessions. Some residents, like at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland, preferred a more active lifestyle with trails and a gy ...
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Dedicated and friendly staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kind and caring nature of community staff, such as the women at the front desk at Canopy at Walden Woods, who are described as the 'Real Face of the facility.' At Ansley Parke at Oakbridge, the aids were affectionately referred to as 'queens.'
Personalized approach to resident care. Some residents, like at Canopy at Walden Woods, benefit from more one-on-one attention, which smaller communities like Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek and Ansley Parke at Oakbridge are better able to provide. Others, such as at Canopy at Walden Woods, highlighted the need for customized ca ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. A clean and tidy environment was a common request, with families expressing concerns about the cleanliness of rooms, such as Canopy at Walden Woods, and the importance of regular housekeeping, as mentioned at Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland.
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Nichols review score based on 57 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 57 reviews of 8 Nichols assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nichols 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

Nichols review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Nichols, FL8 facilities
8.5
Mulberry, FL12 facilities
8.7
Plant City, FL23 facilities

Review subcategories for Nichols 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 57 reviews of 8 Nichols assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Nichols 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.
Nichols, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Nichols assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nichols assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nichols, 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 Nichols 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 Nichols that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nichols, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
62.5%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.5%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Nichols 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 Nichols Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nichols, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.5%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
50%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nichols 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 Nichols partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nichols, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Nichols 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 Nichols communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nichols, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nichols 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 Nichols offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nichols, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.5%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
50%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Nichols

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 Nichols protect seniors.
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Grace Manor at Hunter's Creek, Canopy at Walden Woods and Hawthorne Inn of Lakeland are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Nichols, Florida. See full list of communities.
There are 8 assisted living facilities near Nichols, Florida. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Nichols, Florida are The Meridian at Brandon, Sunburst Community Care and Sun City Senior Living. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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