Lakeland Senior AdvisorHow many nursing homes does Lakeland have, and how does CMS rate them?
AHCA licenses 12 nursing homes with Lakeland addresses, 1,593 beds in all; among the 12 with a CMS overall rating, 1 have five stars, 1 four, 1 three, 4 two and 5 one.
| Facility | CMS overall | Licensed beds | Last CMS inspection | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center 5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, 33809 | 2 of 5 | 120 | May 8, 2025 | 11 |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 3110 Oakbridge Blvd E, 33803 | 1 of 5 | 120 | January 25, 2024 | 5 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab 2020 W Lake Parker Dr, 33805 | 1 of 5 | 120 | August 21, 2025 | 11 |
| Highlands Lake Center 4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, 33813 | 2 of 5 | 179 | March 7, 2024 | 17 |
| Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr, 33805 | 1 of 5 | 120 | March 12, 2026 | 14 |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation 800 E County Rd 540A, 33813 | 2 of 5 | 120 | April 23, 2026 | 8 |
| The Club at Lake Gibson 855 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 3 of 5 | 120 | January 30, 2025 | 4 |
| The Manor at Carpenters 1001 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 4 of 5 | 72 | June 11, 2026 | 5 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, 33810 | 1 of 5 | 249 | April 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 33805 | 1 of 5 | 185 | June 26, 2025 | 12 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 2 of 5 | 120 | December 19, 2024 | 7 |
| Westminster Lakeland 909 Lakeside Ave, 33803 | 5 of 5 | 68 | July 30, 2026 | 5 |
How are Lakeland nursing homes staffed?
For the 12 Lakeland nursing homes with CMS staffing data, total nurse staffing runs from 3.28 to 4.29 hours per resident per day (median 3.60), and median nursing staff turnover is 51.4%.
The figures come from CMS's payroll-based staffing data; each facility page sets its own hours against the Polk County median.
Which Lakeland nursing homes are closest to Lakeland Regional Medical Center?
Measured in a straight line from the hospital's ZIP code, the nearest Lakeland nursing home is Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center at roughly 2.0 miles; discharge planners often start with the closest homes, but families may choose any Medicare-certified home with a bed.
| Nursing home | Miles from the hospital | CMS overall | Short-stay quality | Licensed beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | 2.0 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 120 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | 2.4 | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 120 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | 2.7 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 185 |
| Lakeland Hills Center | 2.7 | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 120 |
| The Club at Lake Gibson | 3.1 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 120 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 3.3 | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 | 120 |
| The Manor at Carpenters | 3.3 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 72 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3.7 | 1 of 5 | n/a of 5 | 249 |
| Westminster Lakeland | 5.1 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 68 |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC | 6.9 | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 120 |
| Highlands Lake Center | 7.4 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 179 |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation | 10.0 | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 120 |
Are any Lakeland nursing homes part of a life plan community?
CMS flags 2 certified nursing homes in Lakeland as located in a continuing care retirement community: The Manor at Carpenters, Westminster Lakeland.
Health centers inside life plan communities often give their own residents priority but may admit from outside.
Nursing homes in Lakeland: a quick contrast
| Nursing homes in Lakeland is | Nursing homes in Lakeland is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | CMS overall, inspection, staffing and quality stars | Scores we invented |
| Payment | Medicare for short stays, Medicaid for long stays | Free long-term care under Medicare |
| Florida median (2025) | About $340 a day, semi-private | A Lakeland-specific price |
