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Best Nursing Homes in Lakeland, FL

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated May 2026
We analyzed 14 homes in Lakeland, FL

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Florida Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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

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Grace Manor Suites
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeland (North Socrum Loop Road)
77
Facility 77
FL AVG 127
Rank #615 / 1065
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #178 / 255
-2%
3.43
Facility 3.43
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #231 / 252
-38%-15%
$6.4k
Facility $6.4k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #151 / 257
34
Facility 34
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #224 / 251
6.8
Facility 6.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #214 / 251
-
Facility -
FL AVG 1.2
114-
37
Facility 37
FL AVG 42
Rank #786 / 1486
Lakeview Snf Operations Holdings LLC
$11.1M
Facility $11.1M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #215 / 256
$5.8M
Facility $5.8M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #202 / 256
51.9%
Facility 51.9%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #53 / 256
105482
Lake Gibson Village
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeland
165
Facility 165
FL AVG 127
Rank #109 / 1065
69.7%
Facility 69.7%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #223 / 255
-17%
3.58
Facility 3.58
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #197 / 252
-25%-11%
$13.9k
Facility $13.9k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #176 / 257
21
Facility 21
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #149 / 251
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #176 / 251
1
Facility 1
FL AVG 1.2
117-
10
Facility 10
FL AVG 42
Rank #1262 / 1486
Nh Operator Holdings Xi LLC
$23.6M
Facility $23.6M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #82 / 256
$9.7M
Facility $9.7M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #82 / 256
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #157 / 256
106146
The Estates At Carpenters
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeland
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 127
Rank #639 / 1065
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #154 / 255
+3%
4.85
Facility 4.85
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #37 / 252
+17%+20%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #195 / 257
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #93 / 251
3.8
Facility 3.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #105 / 251
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.2
58A+
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #233 / 1486
Carpenters Home Estates Inc
$25.6M
Facility $25.6M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #64 / 256
$9.8M
Facility $9.8M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #77 / 256
38.4%
Facility 38.4%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #182 / 256
105660
New Era Assisted Living
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeland
18
Facility 18
FL AVG 127
Rank #884 / 1065
77.9%
Facility 77.9%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #199 / 255
-8%
3.61
Facility 3.61
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #197 / 252
+13%-11%
$16.8k
Facility $16.8k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #187 / 257
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #93 / 251
3.8
Facility 3.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #105 / 251
2
Facility 2
FL AVG 1.2
107-
44
Facility 44
FL AVG 42
Rank #637 / 1486
Ocoee Fl Holdco LLC
$13.7M
Facility $13.7M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #181 / 256
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #186 / 256
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #113 / 256
105706
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
Facility 179
FL AVG 127
Rank #82 / 1065
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #45 / 255
+11%
3.66
Facility 3.66
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #174 / 252
-6%-9%
$3.8k
Facility $3.8k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #143 / 257
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #234 / 251
4.4
Facility 4.4
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #136 / 251
-
Facility -
FL AVG 1.2
159-
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1281 / 1486
Cynthia Ayala
$20.3M
Facility $20.3M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #111 / 256
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #62 / 256
51.5%
Facility 51.5%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #56 / 256
105620
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
Facility 120
FL AVG 127
Rank #262 / 1065
72.9%
Facility 72.9%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #211 / 255
-13%
3.42
Facility 3.42
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #231 / 252
-65%-15%
$181.4k
Facility $181.4k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #243 / 257
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #135 / 251
3.2
Facility 3.2
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #66 / 251
4
Facility 4
FL AVG 1.2
92-
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 42
Rank #1014 / 1486
Louis Garrard
$10.9M
Facility $10.9M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #217 / 256
$6.4M
Facility $6.4M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #182 / 256
58.4%
Facility 58.4%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #20 / 256
106138
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
Facility 185
FL AVG 127
Rank #54 / 1065
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #208 / 255
-11%
3.61
Facility 3.61
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #197 / 252
-35%-11%
$791.9k
Facility $791.9k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #257 / 257
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #222 / 251
5.5
Facility 5.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #192 / 251
3
Facility 3
FL AVG 1.2
161-
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 42
Rank #392 / 1486
Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC
$26.8M
Facility $26.8M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #57 / 256
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #102 / 256
33.2%
Facility 33.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #218 / 256
105354
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 127
Rank #193 / 1065
63.2%
Facility 63.2%
FL AVG 84.3%
Rank #240 / 255
-25%
4.14
Facility 4.14
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #89 / 252
+47%+3%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 257
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #107 / 251
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #176 / 251
-
Facility -
FL AVG 1.2
59-
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #425 / 1486
Joe Xanthopoulos
$18.1M
Facility $18.1M
FL AVG $15.7M
Rank #131 / 256
$9.4M
Facility $9.4M
FL AVG $6.1M
Rank #90 / 256
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
FL AVG 39.8%
Rank #50 / 256
105949
Overview of Grace Manor Suites

Grace Manor Suites is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living services to its residents. This senior living community offers studio-type, one bedroom suite and apartment, as well as double suite accommodations. All units have non-slip flooring to ensure safety and reduce slipping and fall risks, ample closet space, refrigerator units, and walk-in showers with grab bars. Their residents also benefit from their on-site health services included in their assisted living program, including their personal emergency response systems, medication management and assistance, respite care, and assistance with daily living activities.

To ensure that the residents of Grace Manor are well taken care of, they also provide meals prepared by their dining services department where each meal is approved by a licensed nutritionist and is prepared with consideration to dietary restrictions. The residents of Grace Manor are also able to enjoy a myriad of amenities in the community such as salon and barber services, resident transportation for outings and medical appointments, housekeeping and laundry services, and programs designed to promote engagement, physical fitness, and mental well being.

Contact Grace Manor Suites

Brookdale Highlands

4250 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
Overview of Brookdale Highlands

Brookdale Highlands is Brookdale’s senior living community located in  Lakeland, FL, providing both assisted living, and memory care services. Their accommodations consist of pet friendly, customizable studio-type units, one-to-two bedroom apartments, and villas, where residents receive 24/7 professional care and supervision from staff. The community ensures the residents well-being and security by putting surveillance and emergency systems in place.

At Brookdale Highlands, multiple course dining is provided daily where residents can partake in a variety of traditional meals. To ensure that residents stay engaged, physically fit, and mentally active, Brookdale Highlands has interest based clubs, educational workshops, trivia night, fitness classes and excursions to local attractions. And to ensure that the residents can focus their time and energy on those activities, Brookdale Highlands also provides housekeeping and laundry services, also ensuring to keep the community spotless.

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Overview of Ansley Parke at Oakbridge

Located in Lakeland, FL, is Ansley Parke at Oakbridge, a senior living community dedicated to providing quality assisted living services to their residents. Their accommodation offers two floor plans for suites designed with kitchenettes and individual bathrooms. At Ansley Parke, residents benefit from their 24/7/365 professional care team availability, providing assistance with medication management, assistance with daily living activities, and supervision with meals.

There are a variety of amenities offered at Ansley Parke, these include access to a well stocked library, private dining for visiting families and friends, grooming services, housekeeping and laundry services, and the scheduled trips and excursions to keep the residents engaged with the community, as well as physically and mentally active.

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Overview of Lake Gibson Village

Lake Gibson Village is a senior living  community in Lakeland, FL, providing assisted living, and memory care services. Lake Gibson Village offers one-bedroom apartments with ample closet space, two-bedroom suites with office and closet, and deluxe one-bedroom units for accommodation. All units come with their own bathroom with showers that come with non-slip floors and handrails, and kitchenette with cooktop, microwave, and refrigerator. Part of the assisted living services they provide include assistance with daily living activities, and medication management.

Residents of Lake Gibson experience quality care and living in this senior living community. From their chef prepared meals, heated swimming pool, well stocked library, and garden, every space serves its purpose in enhancing the body, mind and spirit. And to top it all off, Lake Gibson also offers housekeeping and laundry services, so the residents may be able to focus on the fun and engaging programs and activities the community has to offer.

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Overview of The Estates at Carpenters

The Estates at the Carpenters is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, providing independent living services. Their health center also provides assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services to those who need it. Their independent living options offer studio, and  one-to-two bedroom units  featuring their own living areas, private bathroom, and kitchen area.
The Estates at Carpenters offers a myriad of services and amenities designed to make the residents’ life more comfortable, secure, and enjoyable. Such amenities and programs include 24hr personal emergency care system, community surveillance system, generator backup, keycard locks in all apartment units,  flexible dining options, access activity rooms for art, music, and games, and senior wellness programs for fitness and health.

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Overview of New Era Assisted Living

New Era Assisted Living is a senior living community located in Lakeland, FL, committed to providing exceptional assisted living services to their residents. As part of their assisted living services and program, they provide 24/7 personal assistance, a special memory support unit for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and a bi-weekly visitation by a physician. They also offer respite care, hospice care, and scheduled transportation for medical appointments.

New Era Assisted living doesn’t only offer quality care, they also make sure that the residents in their community are living comfortably, which is why they offer a myriad of services and amenities designed for comfort and entertainment or leisure. These include meal provisions with consideration to the residents’ diet and food preferences, access to a well stocked library, regular trips to the mall, housekeeping and linen services, and regular activities promoting physical and mental well being.

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Highlands Lake Center

4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813
Overview of Highlands Lake Center

Highlands Lake Center, Lakeland, Florida, is dedicated to redefining the wellness journey through personalized post-acute rehabilitation and long-term nursing care. Their mission revolves around tailoring nursing and rehabilitation experiences to individual needs, enhancing the quality of life, and surpassing ordinary expectations with extraordinary outcomes. The community values health, well-being, and a caring nursing home culture, setting a gold standard in exceptional care.

Highlands Lake Center combines clinical care, heartfelt compassion, and homey nursing home amenities to provide a personalized wellness journey. The community offers specialized care programs, including wound care, short-term rehabilitation, pain management, and therapeutic recreation. Highlands Lake Center’s commitment to recovery in comfort ensures a cheerful environment, modern surroundings, and a proprietary atmosphere of happiness, healing, and hope. The spacious and welcoming facility provides private and semi-private rooms with amenities such as cable TV, telephone, internet, and fine dining, creating a trusted destination in wellness focused on residents’ healthcare needs.

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Overview of The Club at Lake Gibson

The Club at Lake Gibson is a senior living facility situated in Lakeland, FL, specializing in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. They offer private and semi private accommodations featuring their own private bathrooms with  showers. As part of their skilled nursing and rehabilitation program, they provide their patients and residents 24/7/365 availability of RN and LPN for services and assistance, respite care, hospice care, and restorative nursing services.

The Club at Lake Gibson also provides outpatient rehabilitation services, personalized  dining services overseen by a registered dietician, fall reduction program, and a variety of therapy programs. Furthermore, they also ensure to create a comfortable atmosphere for their residents and patients alike,  curating programs and activities that are designed for both recreation and physical and mental well being.

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Overview of Bridgewalk on Harden

Bridgewalk on Harden is a skilled nursing facility located in Lakeland, FL, specializing in skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation services. This skilled nursing facility aims to provide the best care their residents and patients need, while providing them with services and amenities that helps in making their stay comfortable.

Part of the skilled nursing services they provide is 24hr availability of nursing staff; from licensed RN and LPN, to certified nursing assistants. They also provide a variety of therapy services and programs depending on the needs of the residents and patients. Furthermore, meals, assistance with daily living activities, medication management and administration, as well as grooming services are also provided.

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Overview of Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a healthcare facility located in Lakeland, FL, and specializes in providing skilled nursing and rehabilitative services to their residents and patients. In this skilled nursing facility, both patients and residents are provided a myriad of services and amenities catered to their individual needs.
Such services and amenities include, a variety of therapy programs, medication management, pain management, meal provisions served three times daily as well as snacks, family counseling, and laboratory services. Furthermore, they make sure that residents stay physically and mentally active by having them participate in regular programs designed to stimulate both the body and mind.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Lakeland, FL

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Florida?

Assisted living in Florida is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Florida Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Florida Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 14 nursing homes in Lakeland, FL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Lakeland, FL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Lakeland, FL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Lakeland, FL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.