12 nursing homes in Lakeland, FL · avg 2.4★ · avg 133 beds
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc
909 Lakeside Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 688-5521Manor At Carpenters, The
1001 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 858-3847Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
1010 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 815-0488The Club At Lake Gibson
855 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 213-3335Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center
5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
(863) 859-1446Highlands Lake Center
4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 646-8699Lakeland Hills Center
610 E Bella Vista Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-8591Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a, Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 500-4015Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-5612Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll
3110 Oakbridge Blvd E, Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 648-4800Charming Lakes Rehab
2020 W Lake Parker Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 682-7580Valencia Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center
1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810
(863) 858-4402About Nursing Homes in Lakeland
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, Florida has 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 133 certified beds.
Ownership includes 9 for-profit, 3 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Lakeland, FL
How many nursing homes are in Lakeland, FL?
There are 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lakeland, Florida. 12 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Lakeland?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Lakeland is 2.4 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·