Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is Bartow Center licensed and certified as?
Bartow Center, at 2055 E Georgia St in Bartow (33830), is a nursing home licensed for 120 beds under AHCA license #1032096; CMS's Care Compare gives it 2 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 1032096 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | April 1, 2009 |
| License expires | June 29, 2027 |
| CMS certification number | 105286 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 120 / 106.9 |
| Chain (CMS) | HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Bartow Center?
On Care Compare, Bartow Center holds 2 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 1 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 3.25 hours per resident per day, lower than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 0.50, higher than the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 51.0%, higher than the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did Bartow Center do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated July 30, 2024, recorded 9 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 2 federal fines adding up to $8,034 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 3 deficiencies, CMS lists 0 infection-control citations, and the surveys themselves are carried out by Florida inspectors on CMS's behalf.
Are there state sanctions on Bartow Center's license?
Yes: 12 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $9,000 in all, the newest initiated June 20, 2023.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| June 20, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| April 15, 2021 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| April 15, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| May 30, 2019 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| May 30, 2019 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| December 18, 2012 | Fine | Survey | $2,500 |
| December 18, 2012 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to Bartow Center?
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation is the nearest alternative, roughly 9.0 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation 800 E County Rd 540A, 33813 | 9.0 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 8 |
| Highlands Lake Center 4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, 33813 | 9.5 | 2 of 5 | 179 | 17 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven 1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 11.0 | 4 of 5 | 120 | 8 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven 1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, 33884 | 11.2 | 4 of 5 | 177 | 10 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Bartow Center?
Measured in a straight line, Bartow Regional Medical Center is closest (roughly 0.8 miles), with Winter Haven Hospital next (roughly 13.8 miles).
Hospital case managers tend to refer to nearby homes, but a patient may pick any Medicare-certified nursing home that has a bed and accepts the referral.
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record
