Quick answers
- Is Lake Howard Heights licensed?
- Lake Howard Heights appears on the official license list of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) (retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, license number 11910052, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Lake Howard Heights have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 65. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Lake Howard Heights?
- 650 N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881, Polk County, Florida.
- What is the phone number of Lake Howard Heights?
- (863) 293-3171, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven (about 2.2 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: this home’s state license record.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Spring Haven Senior Living0.0 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 200
- T J Smith and D Goodrich Center0.0 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 4
- Astoria Assisted Retirement Living4.9 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 45
- Best Care Senior Living at Cypress Gardens LLC4.9 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 82
- Best Care Senior Living at Winter Haven4.9 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 66
- Celebration Villa of Winter Haven Al4.9 mi · Winter Haven, FL · capacity 60
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Winter Haven Hospital2.2 mi · Winter Haven, FL
- AdventHealth Heart of Florida9.7 mi · Davenport, FL
- Bartow Regional Medical Center13 mi · Bartow, FL
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | LAKE HOWARD HEIGHTS |
| License number | 11910052 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 65 |
| Address | 650 N Lake Howard Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33881 |
| County | Polk |
| State | Florida |
| Phone | (863) 293‑3171 |
| Licensing agency | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) |
| Inspection reports | This home’s record on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Florida — Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), retrieved November 2, 2026
- State record for this license — inspection and complaint reports, when the state publishes them
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances