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The Heron of Lake City

213 Nw Gleason Dr

4.6(52 ratings)· Lake City average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Total units
82
Licensed capacity
82 residents

California CDSS

Visiting Hours
No strict visiting hour restrictions for families
Care Improvements
Recent upgrades added more licensed nursing staff

What Families Think

Reviewers describe a warm, family-like atmosphere with attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-maintained campus. Most feedback is highly positive, praising leadership, activities, and dining, though a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about the memory care unit and one notes past staffing and food problems that were later improved.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and treating residents like family
  • Facility repeatedly called clean and well-maintained
  • Wide variety of daily activities and social events
  • Responsive, accessible leadership and staff
  • Positive dining experience noted by many reviewers
  • Flexible, unrestricted visiting hours mentioned by staff

The Bad

  • One serious report calling for the memory care unit to be shut down
  • One review noted past issues with staffing, food, and licensed nurse coverage before improvements
  • One reviewer questioned cleaning practices without a clear answer

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Heron of Lake City is a senior living community in Lake City, Florida offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 52 reviews.

About The Heron of Lake City

The Heron of Lake City is a senior living community in Lake City, Florida offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options. The community is designed to encourage an active lifestyle with amenities and services that promote a healthy and balanced living experience for seniors.

The community offers a wide range of activities and programs designed to promote social connection, creativity, learning, and physical fitness. Residents can participate in wellness seminars, arts and crafts, card games, watercolor classes, cooking demonstrations, bridge, walking clubs, and cornhole tournaments. Daily activities and events are designed to keep residents mentally stimulated and physically active.

Dining at the Heron emphasizes quality nutrition and social experience, with chefs preparing seasonal fare using fresh local ingredients in a restaurant-style setting that encourages residents to dine with friends. The community relieves residents of housekeeping and home maintenance responsibilities.

The Heron provides personalized care with a friendly staff available 24/7. Healthcare services include holistic wellness programs and access to current health information and trends. The community welcomes new residents through a HEARTS program that provides southern hospitality and helps residents become acquainted with neighbors and staff.

Types of Care at The Heron of Lake City

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of The Heron of Lake City

4.6overall · 52 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (52)

Cathy Street

Sep 2026

via Google

The Heron has been my mom’s home for seven years. She is extremely happy there and feels very safe and well taken care of. Yesterday, she had a medical emergency and I was unable to get to her. Three of the Heron’s Staff dropped what they were doing, took care of her, got her to the doctor, picked up a prescription, and made sure that she was safely back in her apartment. They went above and beyond and I cannot be more grateful. The culture represented at The Heron Is one of total compassion, over the top professionalism, and skilled work. I am so grateful that my mom is there.

Paula Barreira

Aug 2026

via Google

Great place to live with great staff all staff treat each other like family great team

Mary Jo Pace

Aug 2026

via Google

The activities daily are so much fun and a great way to socialize with other residents. Facility is clean and well cared after.

Deborah French

Aug 2026

via Google

Staff is very responsive to my mother and take care of her needs. As her needs have increased , they have adapted and stepped up to be sure she is taken care of appropriately.

Gavin

Aug 2026

via Google

the staff always willing to go above and beyond to make sure the residents feel comfortable, safe, and cared for. The environment is welcoming, and it is clear that the residents are treated with kindness and dignity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Heron of Lake City offer?

The Heron of Lake City offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Heron of Lake City located?

The Heron of Lake City is located at 213 Nw Gleason Dr in Lake City, Florida.

What do families say about The Heron of Lake City?

Reviewers describe a warm, family-like atmosphere with attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-maintained campus. Most feedback is highly positive, praising leadership, activities, and dining, though a couple of reviews raise serious concerns about the memory care unit and one notes past staffing and food problems that were later improved.

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