Grace Manor at Lake Morton is a residential care facility located in Lakeland, Florida. The primary focus of Grace Manor is memory care, supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Assisted living services are also provided for residents who require help with daily activities but do not need the intensity of memory care. The community is designed to offer secure environments, tailored care plans, and structured activities that promote engagement and well-being according to each resident’s cognitive and physical needs.
Grace Manor offers a range of care and medical support services. As a memory care-only community, it provides 24-hour supervision within a secured setting designed to prevent wandering and enhance safety for residents with memory impairment. The staff assists with full support for daily living activities, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medication management is available to ensure medications are dispensed as prescribed. Incontinence care is provided as needed. Ambulatory support is present for residents with mobility challenges, and diabetes care is offered, including monitoring and management in coordination with outside healthcare providers. Podiatry services are available onsite, addressing residents' foot and mobility health.
To support both social and physical wellness, Grace Manor features clubs and small group activities, including fitness programs, yoga, and chair yoga. The community environment includes outdoor walking paths, a barber/beauty salon, and spaces for recreational activities. Activities and outings may include crafts, bingo, dance parties, and supervised trips to local parks. The staff can communicate in both English and Spanish to better serve a diverse resident population.
Grace Manor provides complimentary transportation for residents, accommodating transportation needs for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes such as shopping or visits to local attractions. This service helps ensure residents can access outside healthcare providers and community resources as needed.
Resident and family reviews reflect a mixed experience. Many families comment positively on the community’s clean environment, pleasant atmosphere, and a variety of activities that foster engagement. Staff members are often described as caring and responsive, with open communication and regular updates provided to families. The facility’s smaller group arrangements and home-like setting have been praised for creating a comfortable atmosphere.
However, concerns have also been raised, particularly regarding staffing levels during nights and weekends, staff turnover, and inconsistent supervision. Some families have reported unmet care needs, inadequate personal care, poor medication management, and delays in responding to issues. Concerns have also been noted about administrative transparency and follow-through after admission. As a result, recommendations from current and former families include regular visits and active oversight, especially for higher-need residents.
Grace Manor at Lake Morton offers specialized memory care and assisted living services in a secured, supportive environment designed for older adults. The facility provides a range of assistance and activities to support residents’ health, safety, and quality of life, though experiences among families and residents vary substantially depending on individual needs and expectations.
Costs at this community start at $3,710 and range up to $4,595. The average price in the community is $4,152, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,950. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
