Brookdale Lake Tavares

Brookdale Lake Tavares is an assisted living facility located at 1211 E Caroline St in Tavares, Florida, within Lake County. The facility operates with 110 certified beds and provides residential care services to older adults in the Tavares area. Brookdale Lake Tavares can be reached by phone at (352) 343-6464. As an assisted living facility, Brookdale Lake Tavares falls under Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) oversight rather than the federal CMS Medicare and Medicaid certification framework that applies to skilled nursing facilities. Because of this distinction, CMS star ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures are not applicable to this facility and are not reported here. Prospective residents and families seeking inspection history, complaint records, or current licensure status for this facility are directed to the Florida AHCA database, which maintains records for licensed assisted living facilities in the state. Assisted living facilities in Florida typically operate on a private-pay basis. Residents generally fund care through personal savings, long-term care insurance policies, or other private financial resources. Florida Medicaid may cover some assisted living services through the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care program for eligible individuals, though availability and covered services can vary. Medicare generally does not cover the cost of assisted living care. Individuals seeking information about financial assistance options are encouraged to consult with AHCA or a local Area Agency on Aging for guidance specific to their circumstances. Brookdale Lake Tavares is one of numerous assisted living facilities operating throughout Lake County and the broader Central Florida region. Florida has a substantial assisted living sector given its large senior population, and facilities in the state are subject to regular licensure reviews and inspections conducted by AHCA. The absence of CMS star rating data for this facility reflects its classification as an assisted living facility rather than a Medicare or Medicaid-certified nursing home, which is a common characteristic across the assisted living category statewide. Families evaluating this facility alongside others in the Tavares area are advised to review available AHCA inspection reports and licensure documentation to make informed comparisons.