THE GARDENS OF LAKE ALFRED — Assisted Living in Lake Alfred, Florida
The Gardens of Lake Alfred is a 100-bed assisted living facility in Lake Alfred, Polk County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 82 out of 100 — a above-average record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. It accepts Medicaid and VA benefits. It has operated under Southern Gardens Fl Al Management Llc for about 6 years. The facility shows an above-average inspection record, which suggests routine oversight has been generally positive. You may want to ask how the facility addressed its mid-level citations and the substantiated complaints noted on file to understand what corrective actions were taken and whether any patterns remain.
CareQED Score
CareQED Score: 82/100 — Above-average record. This is CareQED's summary of Florida AHCA's published inspection findings, not an AHCA rating. How the Score works.
Inspection & Enforcement (AHCA)
- Class 1 violations: 0
- Class 2 violations: 0
- Class 3 violations: 14
- Class 4 violations: 0
- Unclassified: 0
- Substantiated complaints: 6
- Sanctions/final orders: 0
- Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0
Care & Payment
- Accepts Medicaid
- Accepts VA benefits
Activities & Services
- Nurse availability: 3rd Party Part-Time
- Activities: Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies, Yoga
- Special programs & services: Audiology, Massage Therapy/Spa, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy
Licensed beds: 100 · For-Profit · Operator since 2019 · 255 E MAIN ST, LAKE ALFRED, FL, 33850-2133 · (863) 956-0411
Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.