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Highlands Lake Center
4.0 (290 reviews)Lakeland, FL
Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lakeland, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Highlands Lake Center in Lakeland, Florida, is a skilled nursing facility in Polk County focused on post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care. Its published service information says care is planned around individual needs. Listed options include short-term rehabilitation and ongoing nursing care, with nursing available around the clock. The living arrangements described are private and semi-private rooms; the pages do not provide apartment floor plans or room layouts.
Specialized services named by the center include wound care, post-surgical care and pain management. Therapy options span physical, occupational and speech therapy, along with cognitive and adaptive therapy. The pages group these under rehabilitation and specialized care but do not describe individual schedules or treatment techniques. The range includes several forms of therapy as well as nursing services, though the published list does not say that every service is used for every resident.
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Long-term care is listed alongside respite and palliative care, with social services and therapeutic recreation also included. A separate third-party facility profile describes memory-care programs for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and reports individualized care plans and assistance with daily living activities. This information comes from a third-party profile rather than the center’s official service list. The listed offerings therefore include both specialized care and support services, but the pages do not explain how each is arranged for an individual resident.
The amenities information describes private and semi-private rooms, restaurant-style dining, cable television, telephone service and internet. It does not specify room dimensions, furnishings or how technology is arranged. The official site describes the surroundings as home-inspired with a modern style. A map listing also identifies wheelchair access, customer parking and restrooms as facility features; it does not provide further details about access arrangements.
Daily life options listed include social activities and recreational programs, while therapeutic recreation is separately named among the care services. Transportation to medical appointments is also listed as an amenity. A third-party profile describes landscaped outdoor areas, adding a reported outdoor feature to the room, dining and activity details. The available descriptions do not provide a schedule for activities or transportation.
A third-party facility listing reports 179 beds, indicating the center’s overall scale rather than the number or configuration of particular room types. Nearby places identified in a map listing include Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, Florida Southern College, Florida Polytechnic University and Southeastern University, as well as Lakeland Linder International Airport. The same listing names shopping destinations such as Walmart, Lakeland Square Mall, Target and Sam’s Club. The center’s stated care mix remains focused on short-term rehabilitation, around-the-clock nursing and long-term care.
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12-16 hour nursing
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- 12-16 hour nursing
- 24-hour call system
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Air-conditioning
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Beauty salon
- Cable
- Community operated transportation
- Community-sponsored activities
- Computer center
- Concierge services
- Diabetes diet
- Dining room
- Fitness programs
- Fitness room
- Fully furnished
- Gaming room
- Garden
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Kitchenettes
- Meal preparation and service
- Medication management
- Mental wellness program
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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Skilled Nursing
Nursing and rehabilitation services for people who need a higher level of care.
Learn more“Initially I didn't have high expectations for this facility. My sister was there two years ago and the quality was not great. Nurses would ignore calls for assistance, under staffed, facility smelled. My experience was different this time and I'm happy to see the improvements.”
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4.0 · 290 reviewsInitially I didn't have high expectations for this facility. My sister was there two years ago and the quality was not great. Nurses would ignore calls for assistance, under staffed, facility smelled. My experience was different this time and I'm happy to see the improvements.
I would not give even one star, but it would not let me post without it. My wife was there for three months trying to recover from sepsis. There were issues with getting appointments scheduled in a timely manner. The last appointment the Dr. sent her to the emergency room, where she was diagnosed with Norovirus, Adenovirus, a UTI and severe malnutrition. Think twice before putting a loved one here or letting them stay there for very long!
My father was hospitalized for over a month due to a severe sepsis infection and spent three weeks at Winter Haven Hospital, where the type of bacteria was identified and a strict antibiotic regimen was prescribed two antibiotics, one twice daily and another every four hours for a full month. When it was recommended that he transition to a rehabilitation nursing facility to continue his care, I was understandably concerned. Like many families, the idea of a nursing center brought uncertainty especially around whether complex medication schedules would be followed precisely and whether his…
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My father was hospitalized for over a month due to a severe sepsis infection and spent three weeks at Winter Haven Hospital, where the type of bacteria was identified and a strict antibiotic regimen was prescribed two antibiotics, one twice daily and another every four hours for a full month. When it was recommended that he transition to a rehabilitation nursing facility to continue his care, I was understandably concerned. Like many families, the idea of a nursing center brought uncertainty especially around whether complex medication schedules would be followed precisely and whether his anxiety, heart condition, and recovery needs would be fully understood and managed with consistency. From day one, however, Highlands Lake Center became a true pillar of support for our family. The leadership, including Elis, made it clear that they treat patients as individuals, not cases, and families as part of the care process. The nurses were consistently professional, attentive, and compassionate, and they went out of their way to accommodate our needs including allowing extended overnight stays and helping arrange moments where my father could return home briefly each day for normalcy and comfort. We also witnessed constant involvement from across the facility’s leadership and clinical teams, with regular check-ins and a genuine effort to improve his experience. Dr. Dean reached out early, stayed engaged, and followed up consistently, which gave us confidence that my father’s recovery was being actively overseen. In a time when elder care can often feel impersonal, this experience was the opposite. It reflected a culture of real compassion, accountability, and dignity in care. Our family is deeply grateful to Elis, Dr. Dean, and the entire staff for the professionalism and humanity they showed throughout my father’s recovery. Your kindness and hospitality will not be forgotten!
More recent reviews
I have a wonderful CNA named Sarah. She works hard at everything. She’s always busy and keeps a good attitude I strongly recommend her for an award. Thank you. Lois Murphy
First day here very good, all nice people here helping my wife.
Staff is great with the patience and their families. Facility is well taken care of.
Friendly staff! Very CLEAN facility! Helpful, honest and respectful administration! Awesome group all around.
The nurse assistant s were wonderful. So caring and kind. Heads up to Maria and Harold! Seems so clean. Taking good care of my mom! Thank you
What families highlight
- Compassionate and attentive nursing and caregiving staff
- Strong physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation program
- Active social and recreational programming (trivia, bingo, gazebo/outdoor activities)
- Clean, well-maintained interior rooms and common areas
- Family-inclusive care planning and discharge coaching
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