Pricing ranges from
    $3,739 – 4,860/month

    New Era Assisted Living

    815 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living

    Clean attentive caring senior living

    I'm very pleased with this senior living community: clean, attractive, well-maintained and warmly welcoming, with a true sense of family. Staff are attentive and caring - Lorraine, Mrs. Amy and Cheryl stood out - leadership is responsive, communication is open, meals and personal care are reliable, and maintenance keeps things bright. I'm very satisfied and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

    Pricing

    Prices shown are estimates and subject to change. Contact your senior living advisor for current pricing.

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.48·(25)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      2.5
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Well-maintained and attractive interiors
    • Clean and inviting common areas
    • Attentive and informative caregiving staff
    • Compassionate, family-like resident relationships
    • Strong maintenance responsiveness
    • Flexible visitation practices during COVID
    • Effective personal-hygiene assistance
    • Meal programs that support weight gain and intake
    • Clear, open communication with families
    • Welcoming, community-oriented atmosphere
    • Recognized on-site leadership and staff mentorship
    • Recent decor updates and visible improvements

    Cons

    • Inconsistent cleanliness and sanitation controls in resident rooms
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent building maintenance and water-intrusion issues
    • Inadequate night staffing levels
    • Gaps in medication-management timing and oversight
    • Unreliable meal engagement and missed-meal occurrences
    • Temperature-control and HVAC deficiencies
    • Deteriorating room finishes and need for remodeling
    • Variable administrative responsiveness
    • Regulatory infractions and related compliance gaps
    • Insufficient supervision protocols for residents with wandering risk

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Review accounts are mixed. A substantial portion of feedback highlights strong caregiving relationships, visible maintenance responsiveness, and an inviting community atmosphere. At the same time, a number of accounts raise operational and environmental concerns that suggest variability in day-to-day execution.

    Care quality and staff: Many reviewers describe attentive, compassionate caregivers who provide effective personal-care assistance and maintain open communication with families. Specific staff members and on-site leaders are singled out for positive leadership and hands-on involvement; several comments note improvements after leadership changes. Counterbalancing that, other accounts raise concerns about medication-management timing and oversight, and describe occasions when medication changes appeared to affect resident alertness and participation in daily routines. There are also patterns indicating inadequate overnight staffing and gaps in supervision for residents with wandering risk, which may affect timely assistance and monitoring.

    Dining and nutrition: Experiences with dining are mixed. Some families report meal plans that supported intake and weight gain, and staff who are attentive at mealtimes. Conversely, other accounts describe missed or skipped meals and reduced meal participation for some residents, sometimes linked to medication timing or sleep patterns. These contrasts indicate inconsistency in mealtime engagement and meal-service continuity.

    Facilities and environment: Many reviews praise clean, attractive, and well-maintained common areas and recent décor improvements. At the same time, reviewers describe environmental issues in particular units or rooms, including sanitation concerns, pest-control issues, evidence of water leaks or mold, and temperature-control problems in resident rooms. Some reviewers characterize parts of the exterior or older rooms as deteriorating and in need of remodeling. Maintenance responsiveness is frequently praised, but there appears to be variability between common-area upkeep and conditions in some resident rooms.

    Management, compliance, and operations: Leadership and staff mentorship are praised in multiple accounts, and several reviewers credit management for addressing concerns when engaged. However, there are also criticisms of administrative availability and responsiveness at times, and mention of regulatory infractions and fines. This combination suggests periods of active improvement under certain leaders alongside historical or intermittent compliance and administrative gaps.

    Activities and community life: The facility is described by many as welcoming, with a community-oriented atmosphere and staff who treat residents like family. Specific details about programming and activities are limited in the available summaries, but the overall tone in positive accounts emphasizes social warmth and staff engagement.

    Notable patterns and considerations for families: The picture is polarized — strong examples of compassionate, communicative staff and a well-kept public environment coexist with operational weaknesses that affect certain rooms or shifts. Key areas for prospective residents and families to evaluate in person are room-level cleanliness and pest-control measures, night-shift staffing and supervision protocols, medication-administration practices and their effect on daily functioning, HVAC/temperature control in specific rooms, and the facility's current regulatory status and responsiveness from administration. Touring multiple units, asking for recent inspection records, and speaking directly with current families may clarify whether the strengths or the operational concerns are dominant at the time of placement.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about New Era Assisted Living.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Location

    Map showing location of New Era Assisted Living

    New Era Assisted Living is located at 815 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33809.

    About New Era Assisted Living

    New Era Assisted Living sits in the Gibsonia neighborhood of Lakeland, Florida, at 815 W Daughtery Rd, and offers assisted living services in a single-story building licensed for up to 60 residents, where people can choose private or semi-private rooms with personal touches like kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and telephone access, and the rooms stay clean and bright thanks to regular housekeeping and laundry services, while the on-site staff, present 24 hours, help with daily cares like bathing, dressing, medication management, moving from bed to wheelchair, and even diabetic care, including insulin monitoring and incontinence support, and the staff also know the residents well, paying attention to their likes and dislikes, which helps create a familiar and family-like atmosphere, and there's special memory support for folks living with Alzheimer's or dementia, with a secure environment that uses pass-codes at doors and regular fire drills for safety, so those needing more support can stay safe and comfortable even as things get challenging.

    Meals come fresh daily, and residents get three nutritious meals and snacks each day, and those who need special diets for things like diabetes or allergies have their needs met, and the dining is restaurant-style and available all day, which means there's no need to worry about missing a meal if someone's schedule runs late or something comes up, and for folks who need a break or whose families want a little help, respite care is available, as well as hospice support, with occasional physician visits twice a month to keep an eye on everyone's needs. There's always a staff member to respond to emergencies, and the building is set up to help everyone get around easily, with safety systems and alert buttons for peace of mind.

    Residents stay busy with scheduled activities every day, including both onsite programs and organized trips to places like the mall, religious centers, or just around the garden, and there's always a chance to join group fitness, music, arts, devotional times, or games in the activity room and game room, plus there's a small theater and library for those quieter moments, and well-stocked garden paths with outdoor programs and walking space make it possible to catch some fresh air or enjoy nature, and pets are welcome, so animal companions can stay close. There's a spa, sauna, fitness room, and wellness room, which means some extra comfort if someone wants to unwind or stretch, and with a 24-hour call system and bi-weekly physician checks, health gets the attention it requires without feeling rushed.

    Transportation for appointments or outings is scheduled, and help is available for those moving in, with the team supporting family members and coordinating care, and it's clear the staff focus on keeping things running smoothly, with safety cameras in place and regular drills to make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Awards such as Best Meals and Dining, Best Activities, and Most Friendly show how people who live here and those who visit notice what's being done well, but it all feels pretty regular and down-to-earth compared to other places, with a focus on staying active, connected, and cared for in a clean, supportive neighborhood setting-whether that's through the simple sharing of meals, daily programs, or a quiet afternoon with a good book or a pet by your side. And with Medicaid Waiver support and different payment options, many folks can afford to make this their new home.

    People often ask...

    New Era Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,739 per month.

    New Era Assisted Living offers independent living and assisted living.

    There are 7 photos of New Era Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 815 W Daughtery Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809.

    No, New Era Assisted Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) licenses assisted living facilities and publishes the results of its standard, complaint, and monitoring inspections.

    License number11966320
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility
    Capacity60 residents
    View the official license record

    Inspection Reports

    49

    Reports

    0

    Type A Citations

    0

    Type B Citations

    23

    Complaints

    14

    Years

    26 Mar 2026Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies cited after a follow-up desk review; prior deficiencies were corrected.
    26 Mar 2026Standard
    Concluded that previous deficiencies were corrected after a follow-up desk review conducted on 2026-03-26.
    29 Jan 2026Standard
    Identified deficiencies in record keeping and resident care, including missing admissions/discharge logs and incomplete staff and resident records.
    • A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • AL241LMH - RECORDS
    • AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
    • A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • AL243LMH - TRAINING
    • A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
    29 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated and found the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, and decent living environment.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    29 Jan 2026
    Found that the previously cited deficiencies were corrected at the time of the survey.
    01 Dec 2025Standard
    An investigation found deficiencies relating to background screening and staff screening attestations, with additional issues identified in staff training and related procedures.
    • Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
    • Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3A0085TRAINING - NUTRITION & FOOD SERVICE
    • Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
    • Class 3A0127FISCAL - LIABILITY INSURANCE
    • Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
    • Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    • Class 3AL241LMH - RECORDS
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    • Class 3AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
    • ZZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • ZZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
    • ZZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
    • AZ814BACKGROUND SCREENING CLEARINGHOUSE
    • A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    • A0300FACILITY CLOSURE
    01 Dec 2025
    Investigated identified noncompliance with adverse incident reporting requirements; AIRS reports were not filed for an incident investigated by law enforcement.
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    • A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    24 Sept 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies identified in relation to the complaint survey.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    24 Sept 2025Monitor
    Identified deficiencies in adverse incident reporting, including failure to file required AIRS reports and to use the state reporting portal; staff were unaware of the reporting requirements.
    • A0165RISK MGMT & QA; ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORT
    17 Jun 2025Complaint
    Concluded that the deficiencies were corrected at the time of survey.
    • A0001DEFINITIONS
    17 Jun 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint; found no deficiencies.
    30 May 2025Monitor
    Investigated found that adverse incident reports for all residents were not submitted to the Agency.
    • Class 3A0165RISK MGMT & QA
    • A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
    15 May 2025Complaint
    An investigation determined serious safety deficiencies with insufficient emergency planning and with overall safety and compliance in the facility. The findings included failure to maintain necessary safety systems and to have an approved emergency management plan.
    • Class 1A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 2A0180EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
    15 Jan 2025Complaint
    Concluded that previously identified deficiencies were corrected during the survey.
    25 Nov 2024Complaint
    Cited deficiencies in emergency management planning and in providing a safe, clean living environment, including bed bug infestation and failure to submit a comprehensive emergency management plan.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • Class 3CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    03 Sept 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies after a complaint survey conducted on 2024-09-03.
    21 Feb 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies on the revisit for the prior complaint. No deficiencies were identified at the time of the survey.
    11 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated deficiencies in providing a safe living environment and in maintaining building systems, including the fire alarm panel needing repair.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    12 Dec 2023Standard
    Found no deficiencies. Biennial licensure verification and a complaint investigation were conducted.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    23 Aug 2023Complaint
    Concluded that no deficiencies were identified after a re-visit to a complaint investigation conducted on 08/23/2023.
    06 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in resident activities and staff training, including incomplete orientation for new staff and insufficient in-service training related to resident rights and medication management.
    • Class 3A0026RESIDENT CARE - SOCIAL & LEISURE ACTIVITIES
    • Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
    • Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    • A0075USE OF PERSONNEL; EMERGENCY CARE (AED)
    16 Mar 2023Complaint
    Investigated the complaint via a follow-up survey and found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
    09 Feb 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies in food service responsibilities, financial stability, and emergency planning, including a missing three-day supply of nonperishable food, unpaid bills that risked service, and an incomplete emergency plan submission.
    • Class 3A0092FOOD SERVICE - GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Class 2A0120FISCAL - FINANCIAL STABILITY
    • Class 3A0181EMERGENCY PLAN APPROVAL
    23 Jun 2022Standard
    Verified the previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
    10 May 2022Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to limited mental health training and in-person visitation policies.
    • Class 3AL243LMH - TRAINING
    • Class 3CZ841IN-PERSON VISITATION
    13 Sept 2021Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the biennial licensure survey.
    • A0004LICENSURE - REQUIREMENTS
    13 Sept 2021Complaint
    Found no deficiencies during the survey.
    15 Jul 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in dietary planning, safety standards, and emergency management across multiple areas. Observed poor sanitary conditions in living areas and bathrooms during the visit.
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    • A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    24 May 2021Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in emergency management planning and in the living environment, including missing generator maintenance logs, no approved contingency plan, and unsafe conditions for residents.
    • Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
    16 Sept 2019Standard
    Concluded that previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review and a follow-up survey was conducted.
    30 Jul 2019Standard
    Identified deficiencies related to emergency environmental control planning and absence of monoxide detectors during the survey.
    • Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
    30 Jul 2019Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    05 Oct 2018Complaint
    Verified no deficiencies were found during the survey.
    21 May 2018Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during the monitoring visit.
    21 May 2018Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during the visit. The monitoring survey indicated full compliance at that time.
    06 Sept 2017Standard
    Found no deficiencies during the biennial licensure survey.
    23 Jun 2017Standard
    Identified safety hazards due to improper storage of portable gas tanks and lack of a written policy on safe storage, affecting multiple residents.
    • Class 3A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    06 Dec 2016Complaint
    Investigated and found previously cited deficiencies corrected during a revisit conducted on December 6, 2016.
    • A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    26 Oct 2016Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in resident rights procedures and medication recordkeeping; five residents lacked a written grievance procedure and a MOR did not reflect missed doses for a resident.
    • Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
    • Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
    • Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
    09 Jul 2015Standard
    Concluded that a deficiency previously cited was corrected during the follow-up review.
    • A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    18 Jun 2015Standard
    Found missing power of attorney documentation for a resident, and the contract was signed by another person.
    • Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
    25 Nov 2014Monitor
    Found that a previously cited staffing standards deficiency was corrected during the follow-up review.
    25 Sept 2014Monitor
    Found a deficiency in staffing standards related to annual background screenings for staff.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    19 Nov 2013Monitor
    Found no deficiencies.
    26 Jul 2013Standard
    Confirmed the previously cited deficiencies were corrected during the follow-up review.
    • A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    14 May 2013Standard
    Identified deficiencies in staff health screenings and dietary record-keeping during a biennial assessment.
    • Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
    • Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
    07 Nov 2012Monitor
    Found no deficiencies during a limited nursing services monitoring visit.
    19 Jun 2012Monitor
    Verified that the deficiencies identified earlier were corrected during two licensure revisits on June 19, 2012.
    • AN277LNS - RESIDENT CARE STANDARDS
    • AN278LNS - RECORDS
    19 Jun 2012Complaint
    Identified that the previously cited deficiencies were found corrected during the revisits. This indicates compliance with prior citations.
    • A0007ADMISSIONS - CRITERIA
    • A0053MEDICATION - ADMINISTRATION
    • A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
    • A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
    • A0167RESIDENT CONTRACTS

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of New Era Assisted Living. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact New Era Assisted Living directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 23 facilities$4,209/mo
    2. 55 facilities$3,958/mo
    3. 54 facilities$3,888/mo
    4. 32 facilities$3,882/mo
    5. 11 facilities$3,973/mo
    6. 29 facilities$3,903/mo
    7. 26 facilities$3,901/mo
    8. 31 facilities$4,194/mo
    9. 20 facilities$4,335/mo
    10. 12 facilities$3,681/mo
    11. 23 facilities$3,801/mo
    12. 31 facilities$3,897/mo
    © 2026 Mirador Living