Care in the Heart of Highlands County

Southern Life Assisted Living

Southern Life Assisted Living & Memory Care offers a vibrant and flexible continuum of care in Lake Placid for older adults at every stage.

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A Community That You Can Thrive In

From early retirement to more advanced support needs, Southern Life Assisted Living & Memory Care in Lake Placid is designed to meet you where you are.

The Care You Need in One Community

Our community offers a full continuum of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care, and a structured Senior Day Program. That means you or your loved one can find the right level of support and age in place. Residents enjoy private suites, on-site healthcare, and engaging daily activities all surrounded by citrus groves, garden views, and a team who cares like family.

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Southern Life Independent Living

Freedom to Enjoy What Matters Most

Our Lake Placid Independent Living community is perfect for older adults who are ready to downsize responsibilities, but not their lifestyle. You’ll enjoy your own private suite with climate control, cable, Wi-Fi, and courtyard views, while meals, housekeeping, and maintenance are fully handled.

Stay busy or take it easy with access to fitness classes, educational programming, a cozy library, and transportation to local shops, events, and appointments. Your time is yours again, with the peace of knowing support is close by if ever needed.

Southern Life Assisted Living

Daily Support With a Personal Touch

Our Lake Placid Assisted Living community offers a helping hand while encouraging independence and choice. From getting dressed in the morning to managing medications, our staff provides respectful, individualized care based on your needs and preferences.

You’ll enjoy three home-style meals a day with snacks available anytime, along with access to beauty and barber services, creative activities, wellness programs, and beautifully landscaped outdoor areas. Whether socializing or relaxing, you’ll feel right at home.

Southern Life Memory Care

Specialized Care for Mind and Spirit

Designed with safety, dignity, and connection in mind, our Lake Placid Memory Care program supports individuals living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. In this nurturing environment with 20 secured memory care apartments, our residents benefit from structured routines, enriching cognitive and sensory activities, and staff trained in person-centered dementia care.

With on-site physician services and spaces designed to reduce confusion and promote calm, families can feel confident their loved one is supported at every step of their journey.

How to Use Respite Care

Southern Life Respite Care

Short-Term Stays With Lasting Impact

Whether recovering from surgery, navigating a transition, or giving a caregiver time to rest, our Lake Placid Respite Care program provides temporary support with all the comforts of full-time residency.

Guests receive personal care assistance, meals, activities, and a warm welcome into daily life at Southern Life. It’s a flexible, no-pressure option for families who want extra help for a short time.

Senior Day Program

Stay Connected Without Staying Overnight

Our Senior Day Program offers a positive, engaging daytime experience for older adults who benefit from social connection and light care. Participants enjoy meals, group activities, and time with peers in a safe, structured setting while still returning home each evening.

Available five days a week, this flexible option supports family caregivers and allows participants to maintain routines, explore new interests, and build community in a welcoming environment.

Hear From Families Who’ve Placed Their Trust in Us

For the most part, Southern Lifestyle is fabulous. The rooms are huge and wonderful. My dad’s room fits a dresser, his big reclining chair, and a table with chairs, so it’s like his own little home. The bathroom is huge with lots of room and a walk-in shower. It’s just wonderful. I can’t say enough good things about them. We had one little incident, I made a phone call, and it was taken care of immediately, so I’ve been thrilled. They take them out of the facility for lunch or to doctors’ appointments or wherever they need to go. There are activities all day, all of the time. There are lots of things dad could do if he wants to. All in all, it’s been really good. He’s happy there and making friends of his own age. Their dining is more of like family-style. The manager is fabulous. It’s like walking into your home there.

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