Nursing homes in Lakeland, FL
12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Lakeland, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Polk County overall has 25 certified facilities (county average rating 2.4/5). Across the 12 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.3/5, against 3.29/5 across the 679 rated facilities elsewhere in Florida.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Lakeland
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 120 | |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $181,400 | 120 | |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | $77,880 | 120 | |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes INC | Lakeland | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | 5/5 | — | 68 | |
| Highlands Lake Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | — | 179 | |
| Lakeland Hills Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 1/5 | $139,373 | 120 | |
| Manor at Carpenters, the | Lakeland | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 4/5 | $24,252 | 72 | |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | abuse | $80,408 | 120 |
| The Club at Lake Gibson | Lakeland | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 120 | |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 2/5 | $62,766 | 249 | |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | Lakeland | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 3/5 | $152,495 | 185 | |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | 1/5 | — | 120 |
What to check in Lakeland
These figures cover the 12 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 12 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 11 of these 12. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 4 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it. Check: Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL · Florida Presbyterian Homes INC · Highlands Lake Center
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 12 of 12 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | 3.46 | 3.29 | May 8, 2025 |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LL | 3.92 | 3.61 | Jan 25, 2024 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | 3.44 | 3.29 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes INC | 4.35 | 4.04 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Highlands Lake Center | 3.49 | 3.26 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Lakeland Hills Center | 3.40 | 3.22 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Manor at Carpenters, the | 3.97 | 3.57 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3.60 | 3.42 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| The Club at Lake Gibson | 3.43 | 3.08 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3.82 | 3.54 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | 3.69 | 3.26 | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 3.15 | 3.16 | Dec 19, 2024 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solaris Healthcare Plant City | 7.8 mi | Plant City, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Bartow Center | 9.3 mi | Bartow, FL | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Lakeland area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.