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The Central Florida Regional Planning Council is working with Hardee County to gather community input and ideas for the future of the former Resthaven property.
Property History
Resthaven Assisted Living Facility
Built in 1920, the 12,000-square-foot building was originally operated as the Lemon Grove Schoolhouse and later transformed into Resthaven—an assisted living facility providing round-the-clock care, especially for those with memory-related needs.
After struggling financially for years, Resthaven ceased operations at the end of 2022. Attempts to market the county-owned facility to other assisted living operators were not successful due to the economics of the needed repairs and upgrades. As a result, local government authorized beginning the process of seeking alternatives which include selling the property.
Program Contact
For more information regarding the future of Resthaven, please contact Stefanie von Paleske-Bush with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council.
Stefanie von Paleske-Bush, MAURP, MLS, AICP
Senior Planner
(863) 534-7130 ext. 128