THE HERON OF LAKE CITY — Assisted Living in Lake City, Florida

The Heron of Lake City is a 82-bed assisted living facility in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. Its CareQED grade is 81 out of 100 — a above-average record based on Florida AHCA inspection findings. AHCA records show no serious (Class 1 or 2) violations. Care options include memory care. It accepts Medicaid and VA benefits. It has operated under 1031cf Lake City Mt Llc for about 2 years. This facility has an above-average inspection record and is a licensed provider. You may want to ask the facility to explain the recent more serious enforcement findings and how those issues were addressed.

CareQED Score

CareQED Score: 81/100 — 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: 2
• Class 4 violations: 0
• Unclassified: 1
• Substantiated complaints: 3
• Sanctions/final orders: 0
• Serious (Class 1+2) findings: 0

Care & Payment

• Memory care offered
• Accepts Medicaid
• Accepts VA benefits

Activities & Services

• Nurse availability: Direct Part-Time
• Activities: Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Exercise Classes, Games/Cards, Gardening, Music Programs, Shopping, Social Events/Outings, Theater and Movies
• Special programs & services: Memory Care

Licensed beds: 82 · For-Profit · Operator since 2023 · 213 NW GLEASON DR, LAKE CITY, FL, 32055-5846 · (386) 344-6985

Source: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), as of 2026-06-21. Not affiliated with AHCA; verify directly. Methodology.