Nursing homes in Lakeland, FL
According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Lakeland has 12 of the 14,703 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.2 of 5 CMS stars in March 2026, below the 3.2-star Florida average. Methodology.
- 12
- Certified homes
- 2.2 ★
- Well below average for FL · Florida 3.2
- 1
- Five-star homes
- 1,593
- Certified beds
All 12 nursing homes in Lakeland, ranked
| # | Facility | Overall rating | Beds | Fines (3-yr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Presbyterian Homes INC | 68 | None | |
| 2 | Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 120 | None | |
| 3 | Manor at Carpenters, the | 72 | $24K | |
| 4 | Highlands Lake Center | 179 | None | |
| 5 | The Club at Lake Gibson | 120 | None | |
| 6 | Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | 120 | $6K | |
| 7 | Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center | 120 | $27K | |
| 8 | Lakeland Hills Center | 120 | $214K | |
| 9 | Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | 249 | $24K | |
| 10 | Charming Lakes Rehab | 120 | $136K | |
| 11 | Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | 185 | $181K | |
| 12 | Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll | 120 | $181K |
Ratings in Lakeland are best read against Florida and national peers: CMS force-curves the overall star within each state. See the full Florida directory or the national best-rated ranking.
Before you choose a nursing home in Lakeland
A star rating is a starting point, not the whole story. These guides explain what drives the numbers:
This page is for general information and comparison only and is not medical advice. CMS ratings measure relative performance, not absolute safety; confirm a facility's current status with the home and your physician or your state survey agency before making a decision.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare 5-Star Quality Rating, Lakeland, FL · 2024 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.
