Getting to Know Brookdale Highlands
Run by Brookdale, Brookdale Highlands offers assisted living and memory care in the Lakeland area (Polk County). It is one of 2 Patriot Angels memory care partners in Lakeland. More memory care in Lakeland.
Memory Care and Other Care at Brookdale Highlands
Assisted living
“Delivers compassionate assisted living care with personalized support for daily routines and wellness.”
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“Provides secure memory care focused on safety, engagement, and quality of life for seniors.”
Memory Care in Lakeland →Paying for Memory Care at Brookdale Highlands
Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, not to Brookdale Highlands, so it can go toward the monthly memory care bill like any other income. A doctor’s note on memory loss and the need for supervision usually carries the claim. For current rates and rules in one place, see the Aid & Attendance fact sheet.
| Household | Maximum Aid & Attendance per month | Left of a $5,495 bill |
|---|---|---|
| Two veterans married, both qualifying | $3,845 | $1,650 |
| Veteran married to a non-veteran | $2,874 | $2,621 |
| Single veteran | $2,424 | $3,071 |
| Surviving spouse | $1,558 | $3,937 |
Compared with the Florida memory care figure of $5,495 a month. That is a state figure, not this community’s price; ask Brookdale Highlands for its rate sheet.
Could Aid & Attendance Cover Memory Care at Brookdale Highlands?
A wartime veteran or surviving spouse who needs supervision because of dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward care at Brookdale Highlands. Answer a few questions to find out at no cost. See which types of care qualify for Aid & Attendance, including memory care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Other Memory Care Partners Near Brookdale Highlands
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Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Memory Care Questions About Brookdale Highlands
Can Aid & Attendance be used at Brookdale Highlands?
Yes. The benefit is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward memory care at a private community like Brookdale Highlands.
Does Brookdale Highlands also offer assisted living?
Yes. Brookdale Highlands lists assisted living as well, which can help a couple stay together.
Can a family file for VA help after a move into Brookdale Highlands?
Yes. Many families file after a move into Brookdale Highlands, and the monthly cost there can help show financial need.
