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Assisted living costs in Placid Lakes average about $3,375 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 13 communities in Placid Lakes. Our detailed directory has 136 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 Balmoral Assisted Living
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.7
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44 reviews
8.7
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44 reviews
5 star
56%
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3 star
7%
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Staff is very caring and communication is great. Best we found in the area and after seeing care, we feel we did make the best decision.
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.
Welcome to assisted living that is designed to WOW! Surrounded by farms and Lake Huntley, Balmoral Assisted Living is a community that is both serene yet urban. Nearby is an active community with plentiful opportunities for shopping, dining, historic outings, and fun excursions. Each day,...
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Photo of Southern Life of Lake Placid
2020 Photos available
8.2
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22 reviews
8.2
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22 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
9%
3 star
9%
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0%
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5%
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This facility provides a clean and welcoming environment for my mother in law, complemented by a friendly and helpful staff that delivers comprehensive care to residents and keeps them engaged through...
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.
For good days and challenging days, there is always Life Enrichment.When you entrust our team to treat or care for you or your loved one, you can feel confident that we’re striving to elevate life each day. To encourage a positive attitude and to keep residents active and engaged, we have a mix...
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Photo of Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living
1313 Photos available
8.6
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60 reviews
8.6
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60 reviews
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70%
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20%
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8%
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0%
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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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7.1
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9 reviews
7.1
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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
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.
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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, 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 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.
Photo of Sunny Hills of Sebring
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 Palms Estates-Highlands County
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 Maranatha Manor
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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Cost of assisted living in Placid Lakes, FL

The average cost of senior living in Placid Lakes is $3,375 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bairs Den, FL with an average of $3,348 per month.

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

Placid Lakes, FL
$3,375/mo
$3,375/mo

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

Placid Lakes, FL
$3,375/mo
$4,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,375/mo
$3,375/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,473/mo
Studio
$3,140/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,242/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,267/mo

Senior living costs in Placid 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: Placid Lakes, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlacid Lakes, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,375/mo$4,082/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,375/mo$4,528/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,241/mo$4,196/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Placid Lakes, FL:$3,375/mo
Florida:$4,082/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Placid Lakes, FL:$3,375/mo
Florida:$4,528/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Placid Lakes, FL:$3,241/mo
Florida:$4,196/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Placid Lakes, FL, over time

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

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Assisted living cost trends in Placid Lakes, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Placid 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
Placid Lakes, FL$3,062/mo$2,794/mo+9.6%
Florida$4,368/mo$4,078/mo+7.1%
National$5,202/mo$4,915/mo+5.8%
Placid Lakes, FL
2024 average cost:$3,062/mo
2023 average cost:$2,794/mo
Percent change:+9.6%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,368/mo
2023 average cost:$4,078/mo
Percent change:+7.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Placid 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 Placid Lakes.

What families are saying about assisted living in Placid Lakes

Recent reviews for assisted living in Placid Lakes

Balmoral Assisted Living in Lake Placid, FL

5.0
All of the people here are very caring and kind. The director of nursing, [name removed] is very dedicated to the residents, she goes above and beyond and has made my stay so much better. She helped me through preparing for surgery as well as making sure I was okay when I had an infection in my ...
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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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Placid Lakes review score based on 29 family reviews

8.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 29 reviews of 10 Placid Lakes assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Placid Lakes 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

Placid Lakes review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Placid Lakes, FL10 facilities
8.1
Lake Placid, FL12 facilities
8.2
Sebring, FL15 facilities

Review subcategories for Placid Lakes 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 29 reviews of 10 Placid Lakes assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Placid Lakes 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.
Placid Lakes, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.7
Value for cost*
3.1
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Placid Lakes assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Placid Lakes assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Placid 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 Placid 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 Placid Lakes that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Placid Lakes, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
30%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
30%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Placid 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 Placid Lakes Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Placid Lakes, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Placid 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 Placid Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Placid Lakes, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Placid 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 Placid Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Placid Lakes, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
10%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Placid 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 Placid Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Placid Lakes, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
20%
30.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Placid 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 Placid Lakes protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Balmoral Assisted Living, Southern Life of Lake Placid and Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Placid Lakes, Florida. See full list of communities.
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