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Assisted living costs in Gardner average about $3,168 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Gardner. Our detailed directory has 72 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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9.7
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52 reviews
9.7
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My cousin is a resident at Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson and she is very happy and adjusting very well there. The staff has been very helpful and my cousin is enjoying the food at all three meals. I would...
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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9.3
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13 reviews
9.3
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The staff treats each resident as a family member. Also the administrative personnel are so pleasant to deal with, they never make you feel like you have a dumb question. The facility is always clean and...
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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Great facility and faculty. They really do care about the resident. Activities are great and create a very positive atmosphere If I might interject, it seems sometimes communication between staff gets lost...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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The staff, facility, care, and food are excellent at Arcadia Oaks. My mother-in-law spent 3 years there and loved it. Highly recommend
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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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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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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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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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.
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.
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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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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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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.
Photo of The Palms at Sebring
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
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Gardner, FL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $3,168 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Zolfo Springs, FL with an average of $3,168 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, FL vs. nearby cities

Gardner, FL
$3,168/mo
$3,446/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner, FL vs. the state and national average

Gardner, FL
$3,168/mo
$3,920/mo
U.S. national average
$4,733/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Gardner vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,168/mo
$3,168/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Gardner, FL by room type

Semi-Private
$3,973/mo
Studio
$3,006/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,087/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,800/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Gardner over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Gardner, 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 Gardner.

What families are saying about assisted living in Gardner

Recent reviews for assisted living in Gardner

Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living in Sebring, FL

5.0
My mother has been a resident for over a year now, and I have been tremendously pleased with all aspects of the Manor. The facilities are clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff has been kind, caring, and helpful. Whenever there has been an issue, and there hasn't been many, it's been resolved ...
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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

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at The Manor at Lake Jackson and everything is great for her at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals, care services and activities are also great. I would recommend The Manor at Lake Jackson to family and friends.

Gardner review score based on 35 family reviews

9.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 14 Gardner assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Gardner 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

Gardner review score compared against nearby cities

9.4
Gardner, FL14 facilities
9.4
Zolfo Springs, FL22 facilities
8.2
Arcadia, FL35 facilities

Review subcategories for Gardner 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 35 reviews of 14 Gardner assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Gardner 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.
Gardner, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.8
4.5
Friendliness
5.0
4.6
Care services
4.7
4.2
Staff
4.9
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.1
Value for cost*
4.8
4.1
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Gardner assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.4%
52.1%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
33.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.1%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner 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 Gardner Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
51%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
26.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
39.8%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
36.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
35%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
35.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
48.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
40.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
45.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Gardner

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Florida assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Gardner protect seniors.

Learn about Florida Assisted Living regulations

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There are 16 assisted living facilities near Gardner, Florida. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Gardner, Florida is Lakeshore Manor at Lake Jackson Independent and Assisted Living. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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