About Highlands Lake Center
Nursing home overview and details
Highlands Lake Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lakeland, FL, serving Polk County and the surrounding community. The facility has 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 170.1 residents.
Highlands Lake Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1988, bringing 38 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with ASTON HEALTH, which provides administrative support and oversight.
CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Lakeland, FL, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Below Average
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Highlands Lake Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Below Average
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Highlands Lake Center provides 3.30 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.64 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 52.4%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 42.9%. Weekend staffing averages 3.08 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Highlands Lake Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Highlands Lake Center
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Highlands Lake Center
What is the CMS rating for Highlands Lake Center?
Highlands Lake Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Highlands Lake Center have?
Highlands Lake Center has 179 certified beds with an average daily census of 170.1 residents.
What type of facility is Highlands Lake Center?
Highlands Lake Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Polk County in Lakeland, FL.
How many doctors practice at Highlands Lake Center?
4 physicians are affiliated with Highlands Lake Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Highlands Lake Center have any safety concerns?
Highlands Lake Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·