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Assisted Living Facility · Polk County

The Gardens Of Lake Alfred

255 E Main St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 · (863) 956-0411

Assisted living

The Gardens Of Lake Alfred is a for-profit assisted living facility in Lake Alfred, FL, licensed for 100 residents. Florida AHCA records show 8 substantiated complaints. Resident activities include arts and crafts, dancing, exercise classes, games/cards, gardening. Special programs: Audiology, Massage Therapy/Spa, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy.

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The Gardens Of Lake Alfred exterior
The Gardens Of Lake Alfred exterior

Licensing & regulation

License statusLICENSED
License number
11964292
License expires
September 28, 2027
Licensed capacity
100 residents
County
Polk
Regulator
Florida AHCA
Substantiated complaints
8
Sanctions / final orders
0
Total deficiencies
0

Assisted living facilities in Florida are licensed and inspected by the state (Florida AHCA) rather than rated by the federal government. That's why you won't see a 1–5 star rating here — instead, look at the license status, complaint history, and any enforcement actions below.

AHCA data last updated March 22, 2026

About this home

Capacity
100 residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Owner
SOUTHERN GARDENS FL AL MANAGEMENT LLC
Administrator
TARA C ANAYA
Type
Assisted Living Facility
County
Polk

Bed types

Extended congregate care(Higher level of care)
0 beds
Optional state supplement
0 beds
Standard private
100 beds

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Dancing
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games/Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events/Outings
  • Theater and Movies
  • Yoga

Nurse availability

  • 3rd Party Part-Time

Special programs

  • Audiology
  • Massage Therapy/Spa
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Speech Therapy

Enforcement History

4 actions

These are formal enforcement actions taken by the Florida AHCA — fines, administrative complaints, and other regulatory actions. More actions don't always mean worse care, but it's worth asking about them.

Jul 1, 2019 — Change of ownership occurred ($0.00)#0
Aug 1, 2018 — Fine (Licensure) · $250 · resolved Feb 26, 2019#2018011265
Mar 1, 2018 — Fine (Reporting) · $300 · resolved Mar 12, 2019#2018008722
Mar 19, 2008 — Fine (Survey) · $1,500 · resolved Jun 10, 2008#2008004195

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