Assisted Living Facility · Polk County
The Gardens Of Lake Alfred
255 E Main St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 · (863) 956-0411
The Gardens Of Lake Alfred is a for-profit assisted living facility in Lake Alfred, FL, licensed for 100 residents. Florida AHCA records show 9 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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Licensing & regulation
- License number
- 11964292
- License expires
- September 28, 2027
- Licensed capacity
- 100 residents
- County
- Polk
- Regulator
- Florida AHCA
- Substantiated complaints
- 9
- Sanctions / final orders
- 0
- Total deficiencies
- 19
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.
Source: Florida AHCA, last updated June 1, 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
- 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 actionsThese 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.
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