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Brookdale Highlands

(863) 701-7820

About Brookdale Highlands

AHC Southland-Lakeland helps seniors maintain independence through personalized assisted living in Lakeland, Florida. Our caring team supports daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, allowing residents to focus on what matters most.

Community at a glance

Capacity

105 residents

State license

#11965713, Licensed

Location

Lakeland, FL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Assisted LivingMemory Care

Contact & location

4250 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, Lakeland, Florida 33813

(863) 701-7820

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Florida inspection record

From the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), which licenses and inspects Brookdale Highlands. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and inspection reports

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 17 deficiencies for Brookdale Highlands: 1 Class I and 12 Class III, plus 4 unclassified.

1 of them was Class I or II, the classes for problems that put residents at real risk.

12 complaints against Brookdale Highlands were substantiated.

The state issued 2 sanctions or final orders, with fines totaling $13,500.

Across 3,023 assisted living facilities in Florida, the average is 8.3 deficiencies, and 17% have none.

Deficiencies

17

Class I or II

1

Substantiated complaints

12

Fines

$13,500

Deficiencies by class

ClassCount
Class I1
Class II0
Class III12
Class IV0
Unclassified4

Classes are set by section 429.19, Florida Statutes. Each inspection report, with what inspectors found, is on the state's record.

License

AHCA file number
11965713
Licensed beds
105
Sanctions and final orders
2

Location

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4250 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RDLakeland, FL 33813

12 other communities within 10 miles

Senior living near Lakeland

Assisted Living: frequently asked questions

Has Brookdale Highlands had any violations?+

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration lists 17 deficiencies, 1 of them Class I or II. Class I means an imminent danger, or a substantial chance of death or serious harm, to residents; Class II means a direct threat to residents' physical or emotional health, safety or security.

Have complaints against Brookdale Highlands been substantiated?+

Florida's record shows 12 substantiated complaints against Brookdale Highlands.

Has Brookdale Highlands been fined?+

Yes. Florida's record shows 2 sanctions or final orders and fines totaling $13,500.

How much does assisted living cost?+

The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.

Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+

Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.

What's the difference from a nursing home?+

Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.

Senior living in Lakeland Assisted Living in Florida Assisted Living guide Information last updated October 2026