Carlsberg Estates on Lake Suzanne sits in a quiet spot on Lake Suzanne Drive near Lake Wales, right beside the Waverly area, and neighbors get to enjoy the scenic views of the lake from the gated community, which covers 162 homes and is only for folks aged 55 and up. The area around it is mainly middle class, and there's a homeowners' association in charge, with a board led by President Ron Oldenburg, and everything runs through Stambaugh, Inc. as the management company, with the main office over in Winter Haven. The grounds stay tidy thanks to regular lawn care, trash and recycling pick up every Friday with special rules for holidays, and even shrub trimming and watering get planned out for everyone, with forms available if special landscaping is needed.
People living here have access to assisted living and memory care, as well as regular residential care home services-so help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily needs, along with supervision and a 24-hour call system, comes as part of everyday life. They accommodate two pets per home, offer short-term respite care if someone needs a break, and always focus on safety, with an AED in the clubhouse for emergencies and quiet hours from 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM to help everyone rest easy.
Life at Carlsberg Estates leans toward being active and social, with a busy calendar that features things like Bunco, Bingo, Flamingo Friday, CLEO'S gatherings, book clubs, movie nights, and community parties for events like Memorial Day, while the Clubhouse stands open daily from 7:00 AM until 7:30 PM and doubles as the main spot for events, recreation, and wellness. Residents enjoy a heated pool with a gazebo deck that gives a great lake view, a fitness room, wellness center, recreation room with a big TV, and outdoor walking paths. There's a dining room where all-day meals are served restaurant-style, even for folks with special diets, and a professional chef handles the cooking. Housekeeping, laundry, move-in coordination, and concierge services help keep things running smoothly, and there's always someone around to share information about the rules for parking, pool use, and community events, all of which are posted by the homeowners' association.
Entry to the community happens through secured gates-residents use a remote, a personal code, or the call box-and the walk-thru gates use digital locks for safety. There are rules against overnight parking and cars on lawns, so it stays quiet and neat, and residents report any street light trouble directly to Duke Energy. The whole place operates as a Florida Not For Profit Corporation, with a $200 monthly HOA fee that goes toward maintenance and community services. Carlsberg Estates has filed annual reports since 2002 and remains committed to being a safe, active, and convenient place for seniors who want both independence and community.
