Nursing Homes in Lakeland, FL
12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lakeland, Florida are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 57/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Polk County.
4 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 6 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Lakeland scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Lakeland
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Lakeland list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Lakeland
- Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc — 84/100
- The Club At Lake Gibson — 73/100
- Manor At Carpenters, The — 72/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center — 38/100
- Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll — 42/100
- Lakeland Hills Center — 42/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | 84 | Generally Positive | 68 |
| The Club At Lake Gibson | 73 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Manor At Carpenters, The | 72 | Generally Positive | 72 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Highlands Lake Center | 65 | Use Caution | 179 |
| Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center | 61 | Use Caution | 120 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | 51 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Valencia Hills Health And Rehabilitation Center | 47 | Serious Concerns | 249 |
| Bridgewalk On Harden Health And Rehabilitation, Ll | 42 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Lakeland Hills Center | 42 | Serious Concerns | 120 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | 42 | Serious Concerns | 185 |
| Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center | 38 | Critical Issues | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Lakeland Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Lakeland?
Senior Care Report Card lists 12 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Lakeland, Florida, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Lakeland?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Lakeland facilities is 57/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Lakeland nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 12 nursing homes in Lakeland, Florida
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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