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Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights average about $3,457 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 11 communities in Hillcrest Heights. Our detailed directory has 128 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 Water's Edge of Lake Wales
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9.3
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Staff at Water's Edge is great. Very attentive and caring. Apartment is perfect for those who don't need a large area to navigate but need room for their personal equipment and make the room into a home. Not...
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.
If you're looking for comfortable and convenient assisted living in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, Water's Edge is a vibrant and beautiful community that's ready to meet and exceed your expectations. Our clean and spacious apartments and villas, which are located mere minutes from downtown,...
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33 Floor plans available
9.2
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What we like the most about the community is that there are plenty of activities to keep the residents busy. Yes, I would recommend the community to others and I have been doing it
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.
A FULFILLINGLIFESTYLE AWAITS AT THE CLUB AT LAKE WALESWherever you are on your life’s journey, The Club at Lake Wales in Polk County, FL is your ideal home base – your source of rest, joy, and encouragement for the warm days ahead. The loving atmosphere of our Lake Wales, Florida, Assisted Living...
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22 Floor plans available
8.4
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Always smelled of urine. My mom tried to communicate the best she could said food was terrible She always made faces when she ate. My mother did not participate in those. Yes we would recommend this...
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.
At Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Memory Care, residents experience compassionate care in a safe, serene, and purpose-built environment designed specifically for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our highly trained team offers individualized support and structured daily...
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8.3
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Staff has been mostly attentive. They definitely try and keep people happy and engaged. The nurses have been great. You have to be let in/out by staff and there can be a wait of 5-10 minutes plus before...
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.
Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Assisted Living: Putting More Living Back in the Senior LifestyleAt Celebration Villa of Winter Haven, we believe life should be joyful, engaging, and full of possibilities. For seniors who need a little extra support with daily activities—but don’t want to...
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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.
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.
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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 Meadows at Cypress Gardens
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Cost of assisted living in Hillcrest Heights, FL

The average cost of senior living in Hillcrest Heights is $3,457 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sebring, FL with an average of $3,375 per month.

Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights, FL, vs. nearby cities

Hillcrest Heights, FL
$3,457/mo

Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights, FL, vs. state and national averages

Hillcrest Heights, FL
$3,457/mo
$4,639/mo
U.S. national average
$4,740/mo

Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights, FL, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,457/mo
$3,572/mo

Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights, FL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$3,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,134/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,710/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,850/mo

Senior living costs in Hillcrest Heights 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: Hillcrest Heights, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHillcrest Heights, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,457/mo$4,639/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$3,572/mo$5,340/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,724/mo$4,993/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Hillcrest Heights, FL:$3,457/mo
Florida:$4,639/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Hillcrest Heights, FL:$3,572/mo
Florida:$5,340/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Hillcrest Heights, FL:$3,724/mo
Florida:$4,993/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Hillcrest Heights 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
Hillcrest Heights, FL$4,098/mo$4,278/mo-4.2%
Florida$4,277/mo$3,961/mo+8.0%
National$5,091/mo$4,794/mo+6.2%
Hillcrest Heights, FL
2024 average cost:$4,098/mo
2023 average cost:$4,278/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
Florida
2024 average cost:$4,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,961/mo
Percent change:+8.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,091/mo
2023 average cost:$4,794/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights.

What families are saying about assisted living in Hillcrest Heights

Recent reviews for assisted living in Hillcrest Heights

Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Memory Care

4.6
The staff was amazing. They helped at each phase and they were patient and kind. We couldn't have asked for better staff. Overall, the facility was great. Clean, well cared for and the food appeared great as well (I didn't get to sample)I would absolutely recommend this community to other ...
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Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven

5.0
My loved one is currently a resident at Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven and things have been great for her at this facility so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. She is doing great! We both love Best Care Senior Living at ...
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Golden Age Senior Living Care at Brentford in Kissimmee, FL

5.0
It is a small intimate facility that is perfect for people not wanting to get lost in a big community.

Hillcrest Heights review score based on 45 family reviews

8.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 45 reviews of 9 Hillcrest Heights assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Hillcrest Heights 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

Hillcrest Heights review score compared against nearby cities

8.8
Hillcrest Heights, FL9 facilities
8.7
Highland Park, FL15 facilities
8.5
Frostproof, FL24 facilities

Review subcategories for Hillcrest Heights 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 45 reviews of 9 Hillcrest Heights assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Hillcrest Heights 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.
Hillcrest Heights, FL averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.7
4.1
Friendliness
3.8
4.2
Care services
3.5
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.5
3.7
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Hillcrest Heights assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hillcrest Heights assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hillcrest Heights, 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 Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Hillcrest Heights, FLNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
11.1%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hillcrest Heights, FLNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
22.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
36.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hillcrest Heights, FLNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hillcrest Heights, FLNational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
46.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
22.2%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Hillcrest Heights

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 Hillcrest Heights protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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