Southern Gardens

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Southern Gardens

Southern Gardens

255 East Main Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living

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    Features

    Housing

    • 100 resident community capacity 100 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living

    Amenities

    • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
    • Beauty salon Beauty salon
    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Computer center Computer center
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fitness room Fitness room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Gaming room Gaming room
    • Garden Garden
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Kitchenette Kitchenette
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
    • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
    • Small library Small library
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wellness center Wellness center
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Care Services

    • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Concierge services Concierge services
    • Fitness programs Fitness programs
    • Planned day trips Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Description

    Southern Gardens is an assisted living community located in the peaceful town of Lake Alfred, FL. Our community offers a wide range of amenities and care services to ensure that our residents live a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.

    Residents can enjoy the convenience of having a beauty salon on-site, as well as access to cable or satellite TV for their entertainment needs. Our community also provides community-operated transportation, making it easy for residents to run errands or attend appointments.

    For those who enjoy technology, we have a computer center with high-speed internet access. Our dining room serves delicious meals in a restaurant-style setting, and our kitchenettes are available for those who prefer to prepare their own meals. Housekeeping services are provided to keep each resident's living space tidy.

    We offer various recreational options such as a fitness room, gaming room, and small library for residents to engage in physical and mental activities. Outdoor spaces are available for residents to relax and enjoy nature. Additionally, our wellness center ensures that residents have access to resources that promote their overall well-being.

    Care services at Southern Gardens include 24-hour call system and supervision for resident safety. Our dedicated staff provides assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We offer specialized diabetes diets and accommodate special dietary restrictions. Medication management is also provided to ensure that residents receive their medications as prescribed.

    Residents can enjoy a variety of activities through concierge services, fitness programs, planned day trips, and resident-run activities. We aim to create a vibrant and engaging environment where residents can socialize with one another.

    Our community is conveniently located near cafes, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, places of worship, and hospitals. This ensures easy access to essential services for our residents' convenience and peace of mind.

    Southern Gardens is committed to providing exceptional care and support in a warm and welcoming environment.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Restaurants

    • Gary's Oyster Bar & Seafood (0.5 miles)
    • Dino's Drive In (3.9 miles)
    • Sonic Drive-In (4.5 miles)
    • McDonald's (4.8 miles)
    • Barrel 239 (5.2 miles)
    • Egg Haven (5.2 miles)
    • Cain's Snowballs (5.3 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • The Rock of Winter Haven (2 miles)
    • First Missionary Baptist Church (3.7 miles)
    • Beymer Memorial United Methodist Church (4.6 miles)
    • Winter Haven Worship Center (6.3 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
    • Winn-Dixie (4 miles)
    • Walgreens (4 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (4.2 miles)
    • Winter Haven Hospital (4.5 miles)
    • HC Pharmacy (4.8 miles)
    • Kay Pharmacy (5.5 miles)

    Physicians

    • Central Florida Health Care (3.9 miles)
    • Perwaiz H Rahim MD Pa (4 miles)
    • Gessler Clinic (4.5 miles)
    • Kinder Clinic Pa (4.7 miles)
    • MyEyeDr (4.8 miles)
    • Rodrigo A. Bolanos (4.8 miles)
    • Pediatric Partners Of Winter Haven (4.9 miles)

    Cafes

    • Baking Donuts Plus (4.4 miles)

    Hospitals

    • Nierman Stephen Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven (4.6 miles)
    • Winter Haven Hospital Occupational Health (4.7 miles)
    • Winter Haven Ambulatory Surgical Center (4.8 miles)
    • Day Surgery Center (5.6 miles)
    • Regency Medical Center (5.9 miles)
    • Winter Haven Hospital Cath Lab (6.3 miles)
    • Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center (6.7 miles)

    Parks

    • Lake Eva Park (6.2 miles)

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