I toured Savannah Cottage and was pleased - bright, homey rooms (some with golf-course views), secure locked doors, plenty of parking, and a small, family-like atmosphere. The staff were caring, knowledgeable and attentive (Alma, Lisa and Barbara really stood out), with strong memory-care training, on-site nurse/doctor access, therapy and salon services, and engaging activities. Meals are scratch-made and delicious (cookies included), communication and move-in coordination were easy, and rooms can be personalized to feel like home. I would recommend this compassionate, well-run memory-care option.
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Jul 2026
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Amenities
Healthcare services
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Healthcare staffing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Restaurant-style dining
Special dietary restrictions
Room
Cable
Fully furnished
Housekeeping and linen services
Kitchenettes
Telephone
Wifi
Memory care community services
Mild cognitive impairment
Specialized memory care programming
Common areas
Beauty salon
Dining room
Garden
Outdoor space
Small library
Community services
Move-in coordination
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Reviews
4.32·(79)
Overall rating
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Care
4.5
Staff
4.6
Meals
4.2
Amenities
3.8
Value
3.6
Pros
Compassionate, attentive caregiving staff
Long-tenured and stable staff presence
High staff-to-resident ratio in a small-community setting
Memory-care specialization with trained programming
Engaging activities program (book clubs, bingo, happy hours)
Skilled culinary program with scratch-made meals and desserts
Clean, bright, sunlit interiors and outdoor courtyard
On-site therapy, salon, and sensory-room facilities
Accessible single-floor layout and ample parking
Secure campus with controlled entry
Personalized move-in support and online coordination
Transportation assistance and family communications
Maintenance staff on site and prompt upkeep
Options for room personalization and furniture packages
Cons
Inconsistent staffing coverage during evenings and weekends
Variability in administrative visibility and responsiveness
Sanitation and odor concerns in some common and resident areas
Inconsistent housekeeping and laundry processes
Gaps in medication, nutrition, and hydration oversight
Weaknesses in personal-property controls and inventory security
Operational disruption and condition variability from renovations
Small room sizes in select units
Communication gaps (phone responsiveness and scheduling)
Summary of reviews
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland presents as a small, home‑style memory care community with strong strengths in person-centered caregiving, culinary offerings, and activity programming. Many families describe warm, compassionate caregivers, frequent staff continuity, and a high staff-to-resident ratio that supports individualized attention. The facility’s single-floor design, abundant natural light, outdoor courtyard, and on-site amenities such as a sensory room, salon, and therapy spaces contribute to a residential atmosphere intended for comfort and engagement.
Care quality is characterized by attentive direct care staff, with frequent mentions of long-tenured employees and staff who go beyond core duties to support residents’ quality of life. The community emphasizes memory-care programming and offers a varied activities calendar—book clubs, games, outings, and social events—that many families find beneficial. Culinary offerings are consistently highlighted as a positive feature; a chef-prepared approach with scratch-made items and pleasant dining routines is a commonly noted strength.
At the same time, several operational patterns recur across reviews and merit careful consideration. Staffing coverage appears uneven, particularly in evenings, nights, and weekends, and clinical coverage by licensed nurses or CNAs is limited outside weekday hours. Families have raised concerns tied to housekeeping and sanitation processes (including odor issues in some areas) and to medication, nutrition, and hydration oversight. There are also recurring notes about property-security controls and occasional losses of personal belongings, and some reviewers described disruption or uneven conditions during renovation activity.
Management and communications present a mixed picture. Many families praise accessible, communicative administrators and smooth move-in coordination, while others cite variability in administrative presence, phone responsiveness, and resolution of billing or refund disputes. Prospective residents and families should assess current leadership engagement and clarify contractual and billing policies during the tour.
For families considering Savannah Cottage of Lakeland, recommended due diligence includes an in-person visit during evenings or weekends to observe staffing levels and operations, questions about licensed-clinical coverage and medication/nutrition protocols, inspection of housekeeping and odour-control practices, review of personal-property and inventory policies, and clarification of billing/refund terms. When these operational points are addressed, the community’s strengths—compassionate staff, focused memory-care programming, strong culinary offerings, and a home-like environment—are frequently cited by families as delivering meaningful quality of life for residents.
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Location
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland is located at 605 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL, 33809.
About Savannah Cottage of Lakeland
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland sits in Lakeland, Florida, and stands as a senior living community that provides both assisted living and memory care for elderly residents. The facility offers private and semi-private studio apartments in a single-story memory care cottage, so it's easy to get around and there aren't any stairs or elevators to worry about. There's a gated courtyard out back where folks can sit outside safely, and the doors stay locked for extra security, which matters for people with memory loss. You'll find indoor and outdoor common areas for socializing, a recreation room for residents' activities, and intimate dining areas that keep things comfortable and friendly.
This place focuses on care for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's, making sure to offer special activities and support services designed to give them the highest possible quality of life. The staff creates structured schedules with social, educational, and entertaining programs, and they work on personalized care plans for each resident. They offer help with daily needs like bathing or dressing and provide full-time access to caregivers, therapists, and medical staff including nurses and doctors on call, along with podiatrist and dentist visits for health support. There's even hospice, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy available, and they have one-on-one therapy when it's needed.
Savannah Cottage welcomes pets, so residents can bring their close companions, which helps many feel more at home. The environment is designed to be warm but secure, with wheelchair accessible showers and a smoke-free policy indoors for safety. They offer housecleaning and laundry services, and they take care of meals and snacks so you don't have to worry. Residents also have access to Wi-Fi and high-speed internet, and transportation services can take folks to appointments or errands. If someone needs short-term help, like after surgery or when family is away, the facility provides respite stays for various lengths of time, and their adult day care gives seniors a safe and stimulating setting for daytime support.
There's a provider profile available that details who runs the place, along with specific information about the facility, including addresses for easy reference. Savannah Cottage also gives a full legal action record showing any violations, fines, or legal issues, so families can review this information for peace of mind. There are beauty and barber services on-site, devotional services both at the facility and offsite, and the emergency power plan is set up in case of outages.
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland stands out by offering services tailored for seniors living with memory loss or who need help with daily activities, in a setting that aims to support aging in place, comfort, safety, and well-being every day.
People often ask...
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,629 per month.
Savannah Cottage of Lakeland offers assisted living and memory care.
There are 49 photos of Savannah Cottage of Lakeland on Mirador.
The full address for this community is 605 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809.
No, Savannah Cottage of Lakeland 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.
Found no deficiencies after a complaint investigation and generator monitoring visit.
30 Jun 2025Standard
30 Jun 2025Standard
Found no deficiencies.
05 Jun 2025Standard
05 Jun 2025Standard
Concluded no new deficiencies; previous deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
28 Apr 2025Standard
28 Apr 2025Standard
Identified deficiencies in staff training and licensure; required training was not completed for staff and records were lacking.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3CZ875ALZHEIMER DISEASE/DEMENTIA; TRAINING
27 Aug 2024Complaint
27 Aug 2024Complaint
Found follow-up confirmed that previously cited deficiencies were corrected via desk review.
18 Jul 2024Complaint
18 Jul 2024Complaint
Found deficiencies in emergency management planning documentation and continued residency documentation.
Class 4A0010ADMISSIONS - CONTINUED RESIDENCY
Class 4CZ830EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLANNING
23 Jan 2024Complaint
23 Jan 2024Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
28 Aug 2023Complaint
28 Aug 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies identified during the survey.
01 Aug 2023Complaint
01 Aug 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies. Prior deficiencies were corrected via desk review during a follow-up on 2023-08-01.
22 Jun 2023Complaint
22 Jun 2023Complaint
Found deficiencies in staff training and orientation not met, including preservice orientation and required in-service training with documentation gaps.
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
22 Jun 2023Standard
22 Jun 2023Standard
Found no deficiencies.
26 Apr 2023Standard
26 Apr 2023Standard
Found deficiencies in elopement prevention, staff training, and records maintenance. The facility lacked resident photo IDs, had incomplete staff ADRD training, and incomplete staff and resident records.
Class 3A0032RESIDENT CARE - ELOPEMENT STANDARDS
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
03 Mar 2023Complaint
03 Mar 2023Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
03 Mar 2023Complaint
03 Mar 2023Complaint
Concluded that prior deficiencies were corrected during the visit.
04 Jan 2023Complaint
04 Jan 2023Complaint
Verified that deficiencies from a prior complaint survey were corrected during the 01/04/2023 revisit.
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
04 Jan 2023Complaint
04 Jan 2023Complaint
Identified deficiencies in ADRD staff training, missing resident health assessments, and incomplete resident records.
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
17 Nov 2022Complaint
17 Nov 2022Complaint
Identified deficiencies in supervision, staff training, and resident records following a complaint; observed lapses in daily care and improper documentation.
Class 2A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
19 Oct 2022Complaint
19 Oct 2022Complaint
Identified a deficiency for unsafe, unclean living environment; hallway carpeting was filthy and stained, with administrator acknowledging it.
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
25 Jul 2022Complaint
25 Jul 2022Complaint
Observed that previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no new deficiencies were identified.
09 Jun 2022Complaint
09 Jun 2022Complaint
Verified deficiencies related to staff training documentation and resident health records. Found missing proof of required in-service trainings for one staff and an incomplete health assessment for a resident.
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
13 Jan 2022Complaint
13 Jan 2022Complaint
Found no deficiencies. A complaint investigation conducted on 1/13/22 found no deficiencies.
25 Oct 2021Complaint
25 Oct 2021Complaint
Observed that deficiencies identified in a complaint survey were corrected at the time of the revisit.
10 Sept 2021Complaint
10 Sept 2021Complaint
Found deficiencies in medication labeling and orders, including improper labeling, storage, and documentation of prescribed drugs.
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
27 May 2021Standard
27 May 2021Standard
Found no deficiencies. A revisit to a biennial survey with a COVID-19 focused infection control survey was conducted on 2021-05-27.
27 May 2021Complaint
27 May 2021Complaint
Observed deficiencies identified during a follow-up review for a complaint and COVID-19 infection control assessment were corrected on site.
23 Apr 2021Standard
23 Apr 2021Standard
Identified deficiencies in staff training, health screenings, and documentation of qualifications and duties.
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Class 3A0083TRAINING - FIRST AID AND CPR
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0161RECORDS - STAFF
23 Apr 2021Complaint
23 Apr 2021Complaint
Identified deficiencies in staff training records; two direct-care staff did not have all required trainings completed.
11 Mar 2021Complaint
11 Mar 2021Complaint
Identified multiple deficiencies involving resident rights, admissions documentation, and staff background checks and training, with several required policies and records not properly maintained.
Class 2A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
CZ813RESULTS OF SCREENING & NOTIFICATION IN FILE
CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
03 Nov 2020Complaint
03 Nov 2020Complaint
Found no deficiencies at the time of the survey.
17 Sept 2020Complaint
17 Sept 2020Complaint
Found deficiencies in resident care supervision and inadequate ADRD staff training.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
23 Jul 2020Complaint
23 Jul 2020Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
23 Jul 2020Complaint
23 Jul 2020Complaint
Investigated a complaint regarding infection control and generator monitoring and found no deficiencies.
15 Jun 2020Complaint
15 Jun 2020Complaint
Found deficiencies in resident rights and in care procedures, including failure to provide required rights and to maintain incident reporting and grievance processes.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
14 Jan 2020Complaint
14 Jan 2020Complaint
Found multiple deficiencies related to resident rights, staff training, background checks, medication labeling and orders, and record-keeping.
Class 3A0030RESIDENT CARE - RIGHTS & FACILITY PROCEDURES
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0077STAFFING STANDARDS - ADMINISTRATORS
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0160RECORDS - FACILITY
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
Class 4CZ815BACKGROUND SCREENING; PROHIBITED OFFENSES
18 Sept 2019Complaint
18 Sept 2019Complaint
Found no deficiencies. The third revisit concluded there were no deficient practices at the time of the visit.
10 Jul 2019Complaint
10 Jul 2019Complaint
Identified uncorrected deficiencies in medication handling and documentation; corrective actions were not completed as required.
10 Jul 2019Standard
10 Jul 2019Standard
Identified deficiencies were corrected at the time of the survey.
03 May 2019Complaint
03 May 2019Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
03 May 2019Complaint
03 May 2019Complaint
Found deficiencies in medication management, including incomplete documentation of medication administration and failure to provide meds as ordered.
Class 3A0058PHARMACY & DIETARY; UNCORRECTED DEFICIENCIES
03 May 2019Standard
03 May 2019Standard
Identified violations involving improper medication administration and inadequate supervision of self-administration, including recording meds as given before offering them.
11 Mar 2019Complaint
11 Mar 2019Complaint
Found deficiencies in supervision of residents, medication records and MORs, storage/disposal of medications, safety of the living environment, and resident records.
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0054MEDICATION - RECORDS
Class 3A0055MEDICATION - STORAGE AND DISPOSAL
Class 3A0056MEDICATION - LABELING AND ORDERS
Class 3A0152PHYSICAL PLANT - SAFE LIVING ENVIRON/OTHER
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
11 Mar 2019Standard
11 Mar 2019Standard
Found multiple deficiencies related to admissions criteria, staff background screening, training, medication administration, and dietary management.
Class 3A0007ADMISSIONS - CRITERIA
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
Class 3A0078STAFFING STANDARDS - STAFF
Class 3A0081TRAINING - STAFF IN-SERVICE
Class 3A0082TRAINING - HIV/AIDS
Class 3A0084TRAINING - ASSIS SELF-ADMIN MEDS & MED MGMT
Class 3A0090TRAINING - DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDERS
Class 3A0093FOOD SERVICE - DIETARY STANDARDS
Class 3A0200EMERGENCY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Class 4CZ816BACKGROUND SCREENING-COMPLIANCE ATTESTATION
05 Jun 2018Complaint
05 Jun 2018Complaint
Verified that the previously cited deficiency was corrected during a revisit on 2018-06-05.
04 Apr 2018Complaint
04 Apr 2018Complaint
Found that medical records were not made available to the resident's legal representative upon request.
02 Oct 2017Complaint
02 Oct 2017Complaint
Verified no new deficiencies; a second revisit confirmed the previously cited deficient practice was corrected.
07 Aug 2017Complaint
07 Aug 2017Complaint
Identified a deficiency in resident care supervision due to failing to update written records after significant changes, including hospital admission and notification.
21 Jun 2017Complaint
21 Jun 2017Complaint
Found deficiencies in timely medical examinations, ADRD staff training, and hospice records for residents.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Class 3A0025RESIDENT CARE - SUPERVISION
Class 3A0086TRAINING - ADRD
Class 3A0162RECORDS - RESIDENT
04 Apr 2017Standard
04 Apr 2017Standard
Identified that the previously cited deficiency was corrected during a biennial relicensure survey.
14 Feb 2017Standard
14 Feb 2017Standard
Identified a deficiency in assisting residents with self-administered medications and following physician orders.
Class 3A0052MEDICATION - ASSISTANCE WITH SELF-ADMIN
14 Feb 2017Complaint
14 Feb 2017Complaint
Found no deficiencies related to the complaint; a deficiency was cited for the biennial survey.
26 Apr 2016Complaint
26 Apr 2016Complaint
Identified no deficiencies during two complaint surveys conducted on April 26, 2016.
24 Feb 2015Standard
24 Feb 2015Standard
Found no deficiencies during the biennial licensure survey.
16 Feb 2015Complaint
16 Feb 2015Complaint
Found no deficiencies.
05 May 2014Complaint
05 May 2014Complaint
Found no deficiencies. Two complaint surveys conducted showed no deficiencies.
27 Nov 2012Standard
27 Nov 2012Standard
Found no deficiencies during the licensure review and related surveys.
27 Nov 2012Complaint
27 Nov 2012Complaint
Found no deficiencies; previous deficiencies were corrected on the day of the revisit.
27 Nov 2012Complaint
27 Nov 2012Complaint
Verified no deficiencies were cited in the complaint and biennial surveys conducted in November 2012; previously cited deficiencies were found corrected on the day of the revisit.
10 Oct 2012Complaint
10 Oct 2012Complaint
Identified deficiency in health assessment documentation for a resident; the assessment failed to specify the type of assistance or supervision required with medications.
Class 3A0008ADMISSIONS - HEALTH ASSESSMENT
13 Aug 2012Complaint
13 Aug 2012Complaint
Verified two complaint surveys conducted on August 13, 2012 found no deficiencies.
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