Home Care Services In Lakeland, FL

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Expert, nurse-led home health care for Lakeland families and seniors — serving all of Polk County.
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Lakeland’s Trusted Home Care Provider

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Lakeland is the heart of Polk County and one of central Florida’s most distinctive cities. With more than 115,000 residents, 38 named lakes within city limits, a beautifully preserved downtown centered on Munn Park, and a legacy that stretches from the citrus groves that built Florida’s economy to the Frank Lloyd Wright masterpieces at Florida Southern College, Lakeland has a character and pride that set it apart from the Tampa and Orlando metros on either side. This is a city where people don’t just live — they belong.

Empower Home Care provides comprehensive home health care services to patients across Lakeland, FL and all of Polk County. Our clinical team — registered nurses, licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, medical social workers, and certified home health aides — delivers physician-ordered, nurse-supervised care directly in your Lakeland home. Whether you’re recovering from a procedure at Lakeland Regional Health, managing diabetes or heart failure, or helping an aging parent stay safely in the home they’ve called their own for decades, our team brings genuine clinical expertise and personal compassion to every visit.

As a CHAP-accredited, nurse-owned, and veteran-operated agency, Empower Home Care serves Lakeland and Polk County as a core part of our three-county service area (Hillsborough, Manatee, and Polk). We are not a franchise. Our founders are registered nurses and military veterans who built this agency around clinical integrity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve. Most of our Lakeland home care services are covered by Medicare at no cost to the patient.

Lakeland Neighborhoods & Surrounding Areas

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Our home care team serves patients across all neighborhoods and communities within the City of Lakeland and the surrounding Polk County area, including:

Downtown Lakeland & Munn Park Historic District
South Lakeland & Dixieland Historic District
Lake Morton & Lake Hollingsworth neighborhoods
Lake Hunter & Lake Bonny area
Cleveland Heights & Beacon Hills
Medulla & South Combee Road area
Highland City
North Lakeland along US-98 (Bartow Road)
Lakeland along Memorial Boulevard (US-92)
Lakeland along South Florida Avenue
Grasslands & Lakeland Highlands
Lakeland zip codes: 33801, 33803, 33805, 33809, 33810, 33811, 33812, 33813, 33815
We also serve patients throughout Polk County, including Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, Auburndale, and Plant City (just across the Hillsborough County line on I-4).
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Our Home Care
Services in Lakeland, FL

Lakeland patients receive the full range of Empower Home Care’s clinical services, delivered by licensed professionals in your home:
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Skilled Nursing

Wound care, IV therapy, medication management, injection administration, diabetic education, chronic disease monitoring, vital signs tracking, and care coordination with your Lakeland physicians and Polk County specialists. Our nurses serve as the clinical hub of your home care experience.

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Physical Therapy

In-home therapeutic exercises, strength and balance training, fall prevention programs, post-surgical rehabilitation for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, gait training, assistive device fitting, and personalized home exercise programs designed around your Lakeland home.

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Occupational Therapy

Daily living skills training, fine motor rehabilitation, cognitive exercises, home safety assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and strategies to maximize daily independence.

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Skilled Nursing

Wound care, IV therapy, medication management, injection administration, diabetic education, chronic disease monitoring, vital signs tracking, and care coordination with your Lakeland physicians and Polk County specialists. Our nurses serve as the clinical hub of your home care experience.

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Physical Therapy

In-home therapeutic exercises, strength and balance training, fall prevention programs, post-surgical rehabilitation for hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, gait training, assistive device fitting, and personalized home exercise programs designed around your Lakeland home.

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Occupational Therapy

Daily living skills training, fine motor rehabilitation, cognitive exercises, home safety assessments, adaptive equipment recommendations, and strategies to maximize daily independence.

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Speech Therapy

Swallowing disorder treatment, speech and language rehabilitation after stroke, cognitive-communication therapy, voice therapy for Parkinson’s disease, and aural rehabilitation.

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Speech Therapy

Swallowing disorder treatment, speech and language rehabilitation after stroke, cognitive-communication therapy, voice therapy for Parkinson’s disease, and aural rehabilitation.

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Medical Social Services

Counseling, emotional support, financial assistance navigation, Polk County community resource referrals, long-term care planning, advance directives, and caregiver support for Lakeland families.

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Home Health Aide

Nurse-supervised personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and companionship. Covered by Medicare when part of a skilled care plan.

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Medical Social Services

Counseling, emotional support, financial assistance navigation, Polk County community resource referrals, long-term care planning, advance directives, and caregiver support for Lakeland families.

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Home Health Aide

Nurse-supervised personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, meal preparation, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, and companionship. Covered by Medicare when part of a skilled care plan.

Senior Home Care for Lakeland’s Aging Community

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Lakeland has a substantial and growing senior population. Many of the city’s older adults have deep roots here — they raised families in the historic neighborhoods near Lake Morton and Lake Hollingsworth, built careers in the citrus industry or at Publix headquarters, and spent decades as active members of Lakeland’s churches, civic clubs, and community organizations. Others are retirees who chose Lakeland for its affordable cost of living, warm climate, and lakeside lifestyle. For all of these residents, leaving their Lakeland home for an assisted living facility isn’t just a logistical decision — it means leaving behind a lifetime of connections.
Our senior home care services help Lakeland’s elderly residents age safely and comfortably at home. We provide fall prevention and home safety assessments, chronic disease management for diabetes, heart failure, COPD, and hypertension, medication reconciliation and safety, post-surgical rehabilitation, cognitive support for early-stage memory loss, and daily living assistance from our certified home health aides.
Medicare covers most senior home health services at no cost to the patient. Assisted living in Lakeland and Polk County averages $3,000–$4,500+ per month out of pocket. For most Lakeland seniors, professional home care is more personal, more comfortable, and significantly more affordable.
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What Makes Home Care
in Lakeland Different

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Lakeland Regional Health Coordination

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is one of the largest and busiest hospitals in central Florida, serving as the primary medical facility for all of Polk County. Our team coordinates closely with Lakeland Regional’s discharge planners, surgeons, and physicians to ensure smooth transitions from hospital to home. For Lakeland patients being discharged after surgery, cardiac events, stroke, or other hospitalizations, our transitional care program provides structured follow-up to prevent the readmissions that derail so many recoveries.

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A City of Lakes — and Lakefront Homes

Lakeland’s defining feature is its lakes — 38 named lakes within city limits. Many of the city’s most desirable homes sit on these lakefronts, and many of these homes were built decades ago. Our occupational and physical therapists are experienced in assessing lakefront properties for safety concerns specific to waterfront living: sloped yards leading to the water, docks and seawalls, screen-enclosed pool areas with slippery tile, and older home construction with narrow doorways and step-down living areas. We ensure that your home environment — indoors and out — is as safe as possible.

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Historic Neighborhoods & Diverse Housing

Lakeland’s housing stock spans more than a century — from the Craftsman bungalows and Mediterranean Revival homes in the Dixieland and South Lakeland historic districts to the mid-century ranches of Cleveland Heights and the newer construction in Grasslands and Lakeland Highlands. Each era of home presents different accessibility and safety challenges for aging residents. Our therapists assess homes of all ages and recommend practical, affordable modifications that make aging in place realistic regardless of when your home was built.

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Polk County’s Hub for Medical Resources

As Polk County’s largest city, Lakeland has the most concentrated medical resources in the county — specialists, outpatient surgery centers, imaging facilities, and pharmacies. However, many Lakeland seniors who can no longer drive struggle to access these resources, especially if they live on the city’s outskirts. Our home health services bring clinical care directly to your home, and our medical social workers connect patients with transportation assistance when outpatient visits are necessary.

Working with Lakeland’s Hospitals & Medical Facilities

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Empower Home Care coordinates closely with Lakeland’s hospitals and medical community:

Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center — Lakeland’s primary hospital and one of the largest in central Florida
Lakeland Regional Health — Grasslands campus and outpatient facilities
AdventHealth Plant City — for western Lakeland residents near the Hillsborough County border
BayCare Health System — Winter Haven campus (for southeastern Lakeland patients)
Lakeland-area primary care physicians, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and specialists
Medical offices along Memorial Boulevard, South Florida Avenue, Bartow Road, and Lakeland Hills Boulevard
If your loved one is being discharged from Lakeland Regional Health or any other facility, the discharge planner can send a referral to Empower Home Care at (813) 652-7070 or fax to (813) 212-4213. We typically begin services within 24 to 48 hours.
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Specialized Home Care Programs for Lakeland Patients

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Transitional Care — Post-discharge follow-up after a stay at Lakeland Regional Health to prevent readmission
Balance & Fall Prevention — Fall risk assessment, strengthening, and home safety modifications — including lakefront property hazards
Cardiopulmonary Program — Heart failure monitoring and patient education
Orthopedic Program — Post-surgical rehab for hip, knee, and joint replacements
Medication Management — Multi-medication review and error prevention
Disease & Symptom Management — Ongoing support for diabetes, COPD, CHF, and hypertension
Post-Op Care — Wound management and recovery monitoring
IV Therapy Management — Nurse-administered infusions at home

Why Lakeland Families Trust Empower Home Care

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Nurse-Owned & Operated

Founded by registered nurses. Clinical decisions made by clinicians, not corporate offices.

Operated

Veteran-Operated

Military discipline, reliability, and service-first values.

Licensed, Experienced

CHAP Accredited

Independently verified quality — fewer than 10% of agencies earn this mark.

Polk County Is Core Territory

We serve Lakeland and Polk County daily as part of our three-county service area. Not an add-on.

familiarity

Lakeland Regional Coordination

We work closely with Polk County’s largest hospital for seamless post-discharge transitions.

All Services In-House

Experience with Diverse Housing

From Dixieland’s historic homes to Grasslands’ new construction, we adapt care to your home.

All Services In-House

All Services In-House

Nursing, therapy, social work, and aide under one coordinated team.

Accredited

Medicare Certified

Most services covered at no cost to the patient.

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Insurance & Medicare

Insurance Coverage for Home Care in Lakeland, FL

Empower Home Care is Medicare certified. Our Lakeland home care services are covered by Medicare Part A (no copay or deductible when eligibility criteria are met), Florida Medicaid, most private insurance plans, and VA benefits for qualifying veterans. Call (813) 652-7070 and our intake team will verify your benefits at no charge.

Getting Started with Home
Care in Lakeland

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Call (813) 652-7070 or complete the form below. Lakeland Regional Health’s discharge planners can fax referrals directly to (813) 212-4213.

Initial Evaluation

In-Home Assessment

A registered nurse visits your Lakeland home for a comprehensive evaluation of medical needs, medications, mobility, fall risk, home safety (including outdoor and lakefront areas), and daily functioning. Free with no obligation.

Personalized Care Plan

Personalized Care Plan

We build a tailored plan based on your assessment and physician’s orders — the right combination of nursing, therapy, aide, and social services.

Treatment Sessions

Care Begins at Home

Your care team starts visiting on a regular schedule. Same clinicians assigned whenever possible for continuity and trust.

Contact Us

Contact Us

Call (813) 652-7070 or complete the form below. Lakeland Regional Health’s discharge planners can fax referrals directly to (813) 212-4213.

Initial Evaluation

In-Home Assessment

A registered nurse visits your Lakeland home for a comprehensive evaluation of medical needs, medications, mobility, fall risk, home safety (including outdoor and lakefront areas), and daily functioning. Free with no obligation.

Personalized Care Plan

Personalized Care Plan

We build a tailored plan based on your assessment and physician’s orders — the right combination of nursing, therapy, aide, and social services.

Treatment Sessions

Care Begins at Home

Your care team starts visiting on a regular schedule. Same clinicians assigned whenever possible for continuity and trust.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Home Care in Lakeland, FL

You’re headquartered in Tampa. Do you really serve Lakeland?
Yes. Lakeland and all of Polk County are part of our core three-county service area (Hillsborough, Manatee, and Polk). We have clinicians assigned to Polk County who serve Lakeland patients daily. You’ll receive the same scheduling reliability and clinical quality as our Tampa and Bradenton patients.
We serve all of Lakeland, including downtown, South Lakeland, Dixieland, Lake Morton, Lake Hollingsworth, Cleveland Heights, Medulla, Highland City, Grasslands, Lakeland Highlands, and all neighborhoods along Memorial Boulevard, South Florida Avenue, and Bartow Road. We also serve all other Polk County cities including Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and Auburndale.
Yes. Medicare Part A covers home health care with no copay when you have a physician’s order, are homebound, and need intermittent skilled care. Empower Home Care is Medicare certified. Call us for a free benefits check.
Absolutely. Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center is the primary hospital for most of our Lakeland patients. We coordinate closely with their discharge planning team, surgeons, and physicians for seamless hospital-to-home transitions. Their discharge planners can fax referrals directly to (813) 212-4213.
Yes. Many of our Lakeland patients live in lakefront homes. Our therapists assess both indoor and outdoor spaces, including sloped lakefront yards, docks, pool areas, and the specific hazards of waterfront properties. We recommend practical modifications that improve safety while preserving the lakefront lifestyle you enjoy.
Yes. We serve seniors throughout Lakeland’s historic neighborhoods, including Dixieland, South Lakeland, Cleveland Heights, and the Lake Morton area. Our therapists are experienced with the older housing stock in these neighborhoods and recommend accessibility modifications that make aging in place safe and realistic.
Yes. Winter Haven, Bartow, Haines City, and Auburndale are all within our Polk County service area. We provide the same comprehensive home care services across all Polk County communities.

Schedule Your Free Home Care Consultation In Lakeland

Phone:

(813) 652-7070
Referral Fax : (866) 728-0013

Email

info@empowerhomecare.net

Home Office

10002 Princess Palm Ave, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33619