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Resthaven Assisted Living Facility

Tucked away in a remote area of Hardee County, Florida sits a 12,000-square-foot wood frame and brick building that holds many memories for local long-time residents. Built in 1920, the facility was originally operated as the Lemon Grove Schoolhouse before it was converted into the assisted living facility known as Resthaven that operated for decades. Resthaven provided around-the-clock care for as many as 38 residents with a specialized focus on memory care.

    The future of the Resthaven facility

    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.

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    Community Input Needed

    Hardee County is reaching out to the community for help to determine the best outcome for the future of the Resthaven facility. Click below to complete a brief survey to share your input. 

    Program Contact

    For more information regarding the community outreach program regarding the future of Resthaven, please contact Jennifer Codo-Salisbury  with the Central Florida Regional Planning Council.

    Jennifer Codo-Salisbury, MPA, AICP

    Executive Director

    jcodosalisbury@cfrpc.org

    (863) 534-7130 ext. 178

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