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Photo of Family Extended Care of Sebring
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9.0
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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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8.6
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What we like the most about the community is first the director is a super guy and really does care about the residents. That is a rare quality in those places. 2nd. It is super clean and open and inviting....
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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Great facility and great staff. Very family oriented atmosphere. The facility is very homey and welcoming the moment you walk in the door. I was at the facility during a lunch service. The food was...
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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They did a great job with everything that we needed. A 5 on all of them a great place and the help was very helpful and they were very good. Yes I would recommend the community to other families.
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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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 Oakgrove Congregate Living
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
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 The Palms of 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.

Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, vs. nearby cities

Gardner, FL
$3,168/mo
$3,301/mo

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

Gardner, FL
$3,168/mo
$3,893/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, vs. other senior living options

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

Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, by floor plan type

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

Senior living costs in Gardner 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: Gardner, FL
Column state: Florida
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, FLFloridaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,168/mo$3,893/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,168/mo$4,276/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,189/mo$3,981/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, FL:$3,168/mo
Florida:$3,893/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, FL:$3,168/mo
Florida:$4,276/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, FL:$2,189/mo
Florida:$3,981/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Gardner, FL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Gardner 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.

Gardner, FLFL stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Gardner, FL

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Gardner 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
Gardner, FL$3,529/mo$2,672/mo+32.1%
Florida$3,841/mo$3,826/mo+0.4%
National$4,555/mo$4,541/mo+0.3%
Gardner, FL
2024 average cost:$3,529/mo
2023 average cost:$2,672/mo
Percent change:+32.1%
Florida
2024 average cost:$3,841/mo
2023 average cost:$3,826/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,555/mo
2023 average cost:$4,541/mo
Percent change:+0.3%
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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

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

4.9
The Manor at Lake Jackson is an awesome place for your love one. They really care for each and every one of their patients. The facility has always been clean and no smells. The staff is always friendly. I have been there during meal times and the food looked great. The rooms are cleaned daily. ...
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Arcadia Oaks Assisted Living

5.0
My mother has been at Arcadia Oaks assisted-living for almost 4 years now. This is her home and she’s happy living there. It is a place that sincerely cares for every single person. [name removed]. The manager goes beyond & above to make sure everyone is well taken care of, including to keep ...
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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%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.1%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
14.3%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
7.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
7.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
14.3%
54.5%
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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%
52%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14.3%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.1%
14%
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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%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
36%
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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%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.3%
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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%
46.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.4%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
14.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
46.3%
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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 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 Gardner protect seniors.
Learn about Florida assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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