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The Gardens of Lake Alfred

3.7 (42 reviews)

Lake Alfred, FL

Assisted Living in Lake Alfred, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.

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About this community

The Gardens of Lake Alfred is an assisted living community in Lake Alfred, Florida. Residents live in their own apartments and can receive help with daily personal routines. Staff provide round-the-clock supervision, with listed care including assistance with bathing, dressing, transfers and medication management. Services also include incontinence support and care for residents who are non-ambulatory. Respite stays are available for a few days or several weeks.

Living arrangements include studios, one-bedroom apartments and semi-private rooms. A third-party profile lists furnished rooms, and room features include accessible showers, ground-floor units and other accessibility features. Air conditioning, Wi-Fi and cable or satellite television are also listed. Cats and dogs are allowed, with pet-care assistance available. Resident and uncovered parking are among the listed amenities.

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Meals are served on a schedule, with three meals daily and reminders available to support residents’ routines. Dining listings include restaurant-style service and room service. Meal options or accommodations include pureed, vegetarian and low- or no-sodium meals, as well as meals adjusted for medical dietary needs. Staff handle housekeeping, laundry and maintenance; listed household services also include linen service, bed-making and trash removal. Grocery shopping and errands are available. Scheduled rides for medical appointments operate on set days each week, and transportation listings also note paid and complimentary options. An emergency alert system is listed.

Shared spaces include indoor and outdoor gathering areas, a library, a computer or media center, a TV lounge, a fireplace and an outdoor patio. The grounds include a garden, walking paths and raised garden beds; other recreational spaces include a game room, fitness room and arts and crafts area. Activities listed range from stretching, tai chi and walking to Wii bowling and other fitness programs. Coffee socials, happy hours, barbecues and picnics provide additional ways to gather, while cards, bridge, trivia, board games and karaoke offer options for group recreation.

The activity program also includes book clubs, art classes, cooking and sewing groups, educational speakers, live music, singing and resident musicians. Religious programming includes on-site and off-site devotional activities, Bible study, and Christian and Catholic services; a visiting chaplain or priest is also listed. Movies, holiday parties, birthday and anniversary celebrations, and support-group meetings appear among the scheduled activities. Outings include day trips, shopping, lunch and special events. The community’s visitation policy allows in-person visits from at least 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; residents determine how many visitors they receive, and visits outside those hours require advance arrangements.

Starting at
$3,640/mo
Care options
1 available
Take a look
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Community reviews
42

Key amenities

Dining

Meal preparation and service

Pool & outdoor spaces

Garden

Fitness & wellness

Fitness programs

Housekeeping

Housekeeping and linen services

Transportation

Community operated transportation

Social activities

Community-sponsored activities

Staff & support

12-16 hour nursing

See all 40 amenities and services
  • 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

Assisted Living

Support with everyday routines and personal care in a community setting.

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“I came here From Anna from a nursing home. This was the best decision I made the staff is fantastic. The food is good and you’re treated with respect and dignity.”
Community review · 2026

Pricing & residences

Monthly rates starting at

$3,640 / month

Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.

Listed monthly residence rates
Residence Monthly rate
Shared room $3,640
One bedroom $4,368
Studio $4,732

Resident & family reviews

3.7 · 42 reviews

why is there only one wheel chair at a time in the elevator? was told it makes alot of noise with 2, is it safe,? also the smell of urine was bad, paint coming off the walls.

I came here From Anna from a nursing home. This was the best decision I made the staff is fantastic. The food is good and you’re treated with respect and dignity.

My experience of being there and visiting was great. The building is really cool and smelled nice upon entry. The staff was really helpful and kind. They seem to really care about their residents.

More recent reviews

I recently had the opportunity to spend time at this facility, and I was genuinely impressed by the way it’s operated. Tara, the Executive Director, runs a tight ship while still maintaining a warm, resident-focused environment. The staff were attentive and professional, and you could feel that residents were well cared for and respected. The facility was clean, organized, and had a calm, welcoming energy. It’s clear that strong leadership makes all the difference — and Tara delivers that. This is a place where I’d feel confident placing a loved one.

Thanks to the dilligence of the PCP at Lake Alfred , the nurse’s expertise My husband is alive today Their care is exceptional The meal unfortunately there’s no special diet , it’s one meal for all The client must learn to control their own. The rooms are pretty expensive The cleanliness could be better and control How resident keep their room and the Recreational area. The kitchen personnel Need to show more humanity

I went to visit my mom yesterday for the first time I felt really good about seeing the fire department next door so if my mom could get help quickly the place looks really good from the outside and the lobby area but when you get upstairs where my mom is it bad and I do mean very bad I seen red bags of trash in the hallway and when I got to my moms room I saw old blood on the floor it’s very nasty if I could have given it a zero star I would have

I cannot get this company to pay their bill. I know they have had some change over in the payable department but I have emailed and mailed invoices to them, way too many times to count, & they still refuse to pay us. UPDATE: I was told (around August/September 2023) that our issue was at the top of the to do list and that we would be getting a check for all unpaid invoices soon and we still haven't received anything. I have mailed all open invoices (again) with a note attached stating what I was told and have not heard anything from anyone. I left a review on their FB page & the reviews were turned off soon after.

The admission experience was one of the best. The admission staff went above and beyond to ensure the resident’s needs were met. On admission day all departments met with resident to orient facility policies. Medication could be dispensed in a more timely manner, facility cleanliness could be improved, but overall the service is above average compared to other facilities. Maintenance staff work hard and have completed requests in timely manner. Administration is receptive to questions and resident issues. Admission Coordinator was extremely helpful during admission process. She worked very hard to ensure the facility was prepared to meet resident requirements on day of admission.

What families highlight

  • Compassionate, attentive staff
  • Strong admissions and move-in coordination
  • Active, varied activities program
  • On-site transportation for appointments and outings
  • Weekly beautician/barber services

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Location & neighborhood

255 E Main St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
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