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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Nursing homes in Lakeland, FL

According to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Nursing Home Compare program, Lakeland has 12 of the 14,690 certified U.S. nursing homes, averaging 2.3 of 5 CMS stars in August 2026, below the 3.3-star Florida average. Methodology.

12
Certified homes
2.3 ★
Well below average for FL · Florida 3.3
1
Five-star homes
1,593
Certified beds

All 12 nursing homes in Lakeland, ranked

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 · 2026 Star ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Updated quarterly by CMS.