Nursing homes in Lake City, FL

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lake City, part of the Columbia area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Lake City and the surrounding Columbia County area have access to four licensed nursing homes serving residents across the 32024, 32025, and 32055 ZIP codes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 stars. Lake Montgomery Health and Rehabilitation Center currently holds the highest local standing with a 4-star rating, though no facilities in the city have achieved a 5-star designation.

Homes
4
Avg overall
2.8★
-0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.5★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
2 (50%)
3
0 (0%)
2
1 (25%)
1
1 (25%)

Provider mix in Lake City

4 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Lake City

  • 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 1 of 4 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is LAKE MONTGOMERY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER at 4★.
  • 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Lake City

  1. 14.0
  2. 2
    SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY
    SOLARIS HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  3. 32.0
  4. 41.0

All homes in Lake City

LAKE MONTGOMERY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ROBERT SCHOENFELD · Medium · For Profit
4.03035
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE LAKE CITY
SOLARIS HEALTHCARE · Large · Not for Profit
4.03045
LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · Medium · For Profit
2.02024
BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
ASTON HEALTH · Medium · For Profit
1.01014

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