Porter Mcgrath Health Center
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL

Porter Mcgrath Health Center

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL

Overview of Porter Mcgrath Health Center

Operated by Florida Presbyterian Homes, Porter Mcgrath Health Center is a skilled nursing facility in the Dixieland neighborhood of Lakeland, Florida. The community offers private and semi-private rooms for residents receiving short-term rehabilitation and those who need long-term nursing care.

Residents receive 24-hour nursing care throughout their stay. A dedicated rehabilitation floor supports physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, along with broader post-acute care for residents recovering from a hospital stay or surgery. This combination offers the community a way to meet rehabilitation and long-term nursing needs in one location.

Music and memory programs, including iPod-based music therapy sessions, are part of daily life. Residents also have access to life coach services that support emotional well-being alongside clinical care. These programs add a more personal, whole-person approach in addition to the community’s medical care.

The area has a Walk Score of 62, which means it’s moderately walkable. Some errands can be completed on foot, while others require a short drive. That convenience might be handy for family members coming to visit and run some errands.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100 Rank #323 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 323rd out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Porter Mcgrath Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the FL Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 88
Rank #186 / 1058
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4.14
Facility 4.14
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #76 / 181
+47%+3%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 185
92
Facility 92
FL AVG 83
Rank #237 / 876
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #78 / 181
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #127 / 181
-63-
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 40
Rank #426 / 1487
Joe Xanthopoulos
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #107 / 184
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #74 / 184
115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #36 / 184
105949
The Estates At Carpenters
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lakeland
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 88
Rank #619 / 1058
90.8%
Facility 90.8%
FL AVG 84.4
Rank #63 / 125
+8%
4.85
Facility 4.85
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #31 / 181
+17%+20%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #145 / 185
-
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #68 / 181
3.8
Facility 3.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #74 / 181
265A+
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 40
Rank #234 / 1487
Carpenters Home Estates Inc
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #57 / 184
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #64 / 184
125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #130 / 184
105660
Highlands Lake Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland
179
Facility 179
FL AVG 88
Rank #75 / 1058
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
FL AVG 84.4
Rank #17 / 125
+13%
3.66
Facility 3.66
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #137 / 181
-6%-9%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 185
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35
Facility 35
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #170 / 181
4.4
Facility 4.4
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #97 / 181
-170-
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 40
Rank #1283 / 1487
Cynthia Ayala
$20.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #91 / 184
$8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #53 / 184
41.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #38 / 184
105620
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland (Tigertown)
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 88
Rank #51 / 1058
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
FL AVG 84.4
Rank #67 / 125
+7%
3.61
Facility 3.61
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #149 / 181
-35%-11%
$181.1k
Facility $181.1k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #180 / 185
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33
Facility 33
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #162 / 181
5.5
Facility 5.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #138 / 181
3167-
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 40
Rank #393 / 1487
Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #51 / 184
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #83 / 184
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #159 / 184
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

Porter Mcgrath Health Center is located in Lakeland, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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).
FL

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
FL

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.
FL

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).
FL

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).
FL

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Porter Mcgrath Health Center

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.

Are pets allowed at Porter Mcgrath Health Center?

No, Porter Mcgrath Health Center has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Porter Mcgrath Health Center?

Yes — there are 7 photos of Porter Mcgrath Health Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Porter Mcgrath Health Center?

Porter Mcgrath Health Center is located at 907 S Lakeside Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803.

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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