Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is The Manor at Carpenters licensed and certified as?
The Manor at Carpenters, at 1001 Carpenters Way in Lakeland (33809), is a nursing home licensed for 72 beds under AHCA license #1075096; CMS's Care Compare gives it 4 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 1075096 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 72 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | February 21, 1997 |
| License expires | August 29, 2027 |
| CMS certification number | 105660 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 72 / 60.5 |
| Chain (CMS) | Not part of a chain in CMS data |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
What star ratings does CMS give The Manor at Carpenters?
On Care Compare, The Manor at Carpenters holds 4 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 4.29 hours per resident per day, higher than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 1.01, higher than the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 24.6%, lower than the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did The Manor at Carpenters do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated June 11, 2026, recorded 5 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 1 federal fine adding up to $24,252 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 5 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 The Manor at Carpenters's license?
Yes: 3 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $20,000 in all, the newest initiated May 12, 2025.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2025 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| May 12, 2025 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| November 7, 2014 | Fine | Survey | $15,000 |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to The Manor at Carpenters?
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is the nearest alternative, roughly 0.2 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 0.2 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 7 |
| The Club at Lake Gibson 855 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 0.2 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 4 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, 33810 | 0.6 | 1 of 5 | 249 | 23 |
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center 5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, 33809 | 1.6 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 11 |
Which hospitals are nearest to The Manor at Carpenters?
Measured in a straight line, Lakeland Regional Medical Center is closest (roughly 3.3 miles), with South Florida Baptist Hospital next (roughly 11.1 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
