Porter Mcgrath Health Center

Overview of Porter Mcgrath Health Center

Porter McGrath Health Center is a Skilled Nursing Facility by Florida Presbyterian Homes, located in Lakeland, FL. This skilled nursing facility offers private and semi private rooms for both short-term and long-term care programs, with bed dually Medicare and Medicaid certified. As part of their skilled nursing services, the residents receive 24hr nursing care every day, throughout their whole stay.

This Health Center also offers rehabilitation services in their brand new rehabilitation floor. Other services that Porter McGrath Health Center provides are post acute care, various therapy programs including physical, occupational, and speech language pathology. They also offer music and memory iPod programs, as well as music therapy, and life coach services.

(866) 294-3352

Types of Care at Porter Mcgrath Health Center

Skilled Nursing

Walk Score: 62 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

1.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Porter Mcgrath Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.16 miles to nearest hospital (Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of Florida)

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled

General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies

Asset Limits $5,000 individual

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits

Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+

General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds

Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits

Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled

General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits

Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Compare Nursing Home around Lakeland

The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).

3 facilities compared · CMS & FL Dept. of Health data

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Highlands Lake Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Lakeland	179	93.8%	+11%	3.66	-6%	-9%	$3.8k	35	4.4	-	159	9	Cynthia Ayala	$20.3M	$10.4M	51.5%	105620
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lakeland (Tigertown)	185	74.6%	-11%	3.61	-35%	-11%	$791.9k	33	5.5	3	161	57	Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC	$26.8M	$8.9M	33.2%	105354
Bridgewalk on Harden	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).	Lakeland	120	72.9%	-13%	3.42	-65%	-15%	$181.4k	19	3.2	4	92	24	Louis Garrard	$10.9M	$6.4M	58.4%	106138

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What neighborhood is Porter Mcgrath Health Center in?

Porter Mcgrath Health Center is in the Dixieland neighborhood.

Is Porter Mcgrath Health Center in a walkable area?

Porter Mcgrath Health Center has a walk score of 62. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the phone number of Porter Mcgrath Health Center?

(866) 294-3352 will put you in contact with the team at Porter Mcgrath Health Center.

Is Porter Mcgrath Health Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Porter Mcgrath Health Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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