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Water's Edge of Lake Wales
4.1 (73 reviews)Lake Wales, FL
Independent Living and Assisted Living in Lake Wales, with spaces to feel at home and support for your next chapter.
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Water's Edge of Lake Wales in Lake Wales, Florida, brings retirement living, independent living, assisted living and memory care together on one campus. Retirement living is described as maintenance-free, with services and community activities alongside independent residences. Independent living provides a private home with access to dining, activities, amenities and services. Assisted living adds individualized help with daily routines while supporting independence. Memory care offers structured support for people with memory-related conditions in surroundings intended to encourage familiarity and engagement.
Residences include senior apartments and private villas; listings also describe studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, as well as detached cottages or bungalows. Apartment features listed include ground-floor options, kitchenettes or full kitchens, and wheelchair-accessible showers. Some residences have a patio, balcony or deck. Air conditioning and cable or satellite television are also listed. These arrangements combine private living spaces with shared dining rooms, activity areas and outdoor spaces across campus.
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Assisted-living help may include eating, dressing, personal hygiene and medication management, and community information describes support from a nursing team. Listed care services also include incontinence care and diabetic care. Respite or short-term stays are listed as an option. Housekeeping and local transportation are among the practical services described, and a salon offers beauty and barber services. The community’s information describes assisted-living support as individualized, based on residents’ daily routines and needs.
Meals are chef-prepared, with restaurant-style dining and options that include meals provided, guest meals, room service and a private dining room. Listed dietary choices include low- or no-sodium, gluten-free, no-sugar and vegetarian meals. Shared facilities include a swimming pool, fitness center, billiards area, movie theater, library and computer or media center. Residents can also use indoor and outdoor common areas, an atrium and a meeting room. Raised vegetable and herb beds, along with a butterfly or hummingbird garden, provide outdoor spaces for gardening and time among the grounds.
Activity options include arts and crafts, art classes, educational talks, book club, bridge and card games, and live music or performances. Social events listed include birthday and holiday gatherings, dances, happy hours, barbecues or picnics, and outings. Physical activities include water aerobics, yoga or chair yoga, and Wii bowling. Bible study, Protestant services and other devotional activities are also listed, both on and off site. The campus is in Polk County, minutes from downtown Lake Wales. The community states that it is outside designated flood and evacuation zones and has hurricane-rated windows and doors.
- Starting at
- $4,020/mo
- Care options
- 3 available
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- Community reviews
- 73
Key amenities
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
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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
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Move-in coordination
- Outdoor space
- Planned day trips
- Private bathrooms
- Resident-run activities
- Restaurant-style dining
- Scheduled daily activities
- Small library
- Special dietary restrictions
- Specialized memory care programming
- Telephone
- Transportation arrangement
- Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
- Wellness center
- Wifi
Care options available
Independent Living
Independent residences with community amenities and opportunities to stay active and connected.
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Memory Care
Specialized support for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Learn more“I can only speak as a visitor, but they treat my friend like a special guest. The food is good and she is happy there. From what I've seen and experienced in the past few weeks I would not hesitate to live there if the time comes I need assisted living.”
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Pricing & residences
Monthly rates starting at
$4,020 / month
Rates and availability can change. Ask the community for a personalized quote and details about included services.
| Residence | Monthly rate |
|---|---|
| Shared room | $4,020 |
| One bedroom | $4,824 |
| Studio | $5,226 |
Resident & family reviews
4.1 · 73 reviewsI can only speak as a visitor, but they treat my friend like a special guest. The food is good and she is happy there. From what I've seen and experienced in the past few weeks I would not hesitate to live there if the time comes I need assisted living.
Water’s Edge has some of the nicest people you could ever get to take care of your loved ones. The building is beautiful and clean, and they take care of it really well.
Water’s Edge of Lake Wales Assisted Living provides a warm, welcoming, and well-maintained environment that truly feels like home. The staff are kind, attentive, and always go above and beyond to ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and engaged. From daily activities to personalized care, every detail is thoughtfully managed. The community has a peaceful, scenic setting and offers a perfect balance of independence and support. It’s clear that resident well-being is a top priority here. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality assisted living in the Lake Wales area. If you’re interested…
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Water’s Edge of Lake Wales Assisted Living provides a warm, welcoming, and well-maintained environment that truly feels like home. The staff are kind, attentive, and always go above and beyond to ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and engaged. From daily activities to personalized care, every detail is thoughtfully managed. The community has a peaceful, scenic setting and offers a perfect balance of independence and support. It’s clear that resident well-being is a top priority here. Highly recommend for anyone seeking quality assisted living in the Lake Wales area. If you’re interested in a tour, be sure to ask for Missy or Rena—they’re incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely helpful, and passionate about what they do.
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Excellent long-term management and polite staff has made Water's Edge the premier assisted living in Lake Wales. I have only had good experiences here.
I can't say enough about Water's Edge of Lake Wales. I needed respite stay for my mom so that I could address her affairs here in Florida to prepare to move her to Kentucky. Rena was great, just like talking to someone from home. She was so helpful and made the process so easy. Janay was so kind when she came to do her assessment her and my mom talked like old friends. I went in early to set up my mom's room, and Cassandra was so pleasant made me feel at ease right away. Kristy in activities came often to encourage my mom to participate and that is such a intricate part to my moms well being. Brandi was so sweet and would cut up with my mom it was great to see them banter back and forth. Violene went out of her way to see to all of my mom's needs. Stacey and Kayla's caring and compassionate manner put me at ease and I know my mom appreciated their time with her. I KNOW I haven't mentioned everyone that was instrumental in my mom's stay but everyone from the food service staff to the maintance man painting the baseboards was so nice. Everyone acknowledged my mom and would smile and say hi to my mom, walking down the hall. I visited at different times during the day and was very impressed with my moms appearance, her room and the staff eager to tell me something she did or said that was funny that even made their day. To have the staff say they don't want my mom to leave that they want "to keep her" made my heart full. Oh how I wish this facility was in Ky near me I know she would become a permanent resident. So if you are in need of a place for your loved one THIS IS THE PLACE. I know I am a nurse and was a DON of a Nursing Home, no place is perfect and no one will take care of a family member like you would but Water's Edge is pretty damn close. Thank you so much I can't tell you how much you have assisted me in this very difficult time of major change for my mom, Just a godsend.
This retirement center offers exceptional care, a warm community atmosphere, and truly goes above and beyond for its residents. The staff are compassionate, attentive, and make every day feel like home
This is a great facility with very caring staff and people. Staff goes above and beyond for their residents and the culture is overall very caring and works to make it a happy and active living environment for all.
I can’t say enough positive things about Water’s Edge. From the moment we visited, the staff made us feel welcome and cared for. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the facilities are top-notch—clean, modern, and thoughtfully designed with residents' comfort in mind. There are always engaging activities, social events, and opportunities to connect. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe, warm, and enriching place to enjoy retirement!
What families highlight
- Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
- Comprehensive amenities (pool, theater, gym, salon)
- Restaurant-style dining with chef-prepared options
- Apartment-style residences with full kitchens and balconies
- Weekly housekeeping and laundry services
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