Nursing homes in Lakeland, FL
Compare 12 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lakeland, part of the Polk area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Lakeland, Florida, and surrounding Polk County have access to 12 nursing homes serving local ZIP codes, including 33805, 33810, 33809, and 33813. According to CMS Care Compare data, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. Currently, the city features one 5-star facility, Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc, which is operated by Westminster Communities of Florida and stands as the highest-rated option in the area.
Rating distribution
avg 2.4★ · 12 homesProvider mix in Lakeland
10 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- SUMMITT CARE II, INC.2 homes
- EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP2 homes
- HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES1 home
- VIVO HEALTHCARE1 home
- ASTON HEALTH1 home
- CARPENTERS HOME ESTATES INC1 home
- WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA1 home
- BEDROCK CARE1 home
What to look for in Lakeland
- 8 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 12 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 9 of 12 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Lakeland
- 1FLORIDA PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC5.0WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA · Medium
- 2MANOR AT CARPENTERS, THE4.0CARPENTERS HOME ESTATES INC · Medium
- 3WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER4.0BEDROCK CARE · Large
- 4THE CLUB AT LAKE GIBSON3.0GOLD FL TRUST II · Large
- 5LAKELAND HILLS CENTER2.0HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large
- 6VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND2.0VIVO HEALTHCARE · Large
- 7BREEZY HILLS REHAB AND CARE CENTER2.0EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · Large
- 8HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER2.0ASTON HEALTH · Large
- 9SCOTT LAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER2.0SUMMITT CARE II, INC. · Large
- 10VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER1.0SUMMITT CARE II, INC. · Large
All homes in Lakeland
| FLORIDA PRESBYTERIAN HOMES INC WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| MANOR AT CARPENTERS, THE CARPENTERS HOME ESTATES INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER BEDROCK CARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| THE CLUB AT LAKE GIBSON GOLD FL TRUST II · Large · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| LAKELAND HILLS CENTER HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES · Large · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND VIVO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| BREEZY HILLS REHAB AND CARE CENTER EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER ASTON HEALTH · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| SCOTT LAKE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER SUMMITT CARE II, INC. · Large · For Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER SUMMITT CARE II, INC. · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| CHARMING LAKES REHAB EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| BRIDGEWALK ON HARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION, LL BRIDGEWALK ON HARDEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION LLC · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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