
Compare Nursing Homes around Lakeland (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
| The Estates At Carpenters | NH AL IL | Lakeland | 72
Facility
72
FL AVG
89
Rank
#633 / 1074 |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#156 / 258 | +3% | 4.85
Facility
4.85
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#38 / 253 | +17% | +20% | $24.3k
Facility
$24.3k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#205 / 258 | - | 15
Facility
15
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#93 / 252 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#105 / 252 | 2 | 65 | A+ |
68
Facility
68
FL AVG
40
Rank
#234 / 1486 | Carpenters Home Estates Inc | $7.8M
Facility
$7.8M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#65 / 257 | $9.8M
Facility
$9.8M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#78 / 257 | 125.4%
Facility
125.4%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#184 / 257 | 105660 | ||||
| Highlands Lake Center | NH PC RC | Lakeland | 179
Facility
179
FL AVG
89
Rank
#78 / 1074 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#48 / 258 | +11% | 3.66
Facility
3.66
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#175 / 253 | -6% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | - | 35
Facility
35
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#235 / 252 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#137 / 252 | - | 170 | - |
9
Facility
9
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1282 / 1486 | Cynthia Ayala | $20.1M
Facility
$20.1M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#113 / 257 | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#63 / 257 | 41.4%
Facility
41.4%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#57 / 257 | 105620 | ||||
| Bridgewalk on Harden | NH HC PC RC | Lakeland | 120
Facility
120
FL AVG
89
Rank
#256 / 1074 |
72.9%
Facility
72.9%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#212 / 258 | -13% | 3.42
Facility
3.42
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#233 / 253 | -65% | -15% | $181.4k
Facility
$181.4k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#253 / 258 | - | 19
Facility
19
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#135 / 252 | 3.2
Facility
3.2
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#66 / 252 | 4 | 80 | - |
24
Facility
24
FL AVG
40
Rank
#1015 / 1486 | Louis Garrard | $9.7M
Facility
$9.7M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#217 / 257 | $6.1M
Facility
$6.1M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#184 / 257 | 63.1%
Facility
63.1%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#20 / 257 | 106138 | ||||
| Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | NH | Lakeland (Tigertown) | 185
Facility
185
FL AVG
89
Rank
#51 / 1074 |
74.6%
Facility
74.6%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#209 / 258 | -11% | 3.61
Facility
3.61
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#198 / 253 | -35% | -11% | $181.1k
Facility
$181.1k
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#252 / 258 | - | 33
Facility
33
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#223 / 252 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#193 / 252 | 3 | 167 | - |
57
Facility
57
FL AVG
40
Rank
#393 / 1486 | Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC | $15.1M
Facility
$15.1M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#58 / 257 | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#104 / 257 | 55.3%
Facility
55.3%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#220 / 257 | 105354 | ||||
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland | NH AL IL NC | Lakeland (Lake Somerset) | 136
Facility
136
FL AVG
89
Rank
#189 / 1074 |
63.2%
Facility
63.2%
FL AVG
84.3%
Rank
#241 / 258 | -25% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
FL AVG
4.04
Rank
#91 / 253 | +47% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
FL AVG
$78.9k
Rank
#1 / 258 | 92
Facility
92
FL AVG
83
Rank
#237 / 876 | 16
Facility
16
FL AVG
19.7
Rank
#107 / 252 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
FL AVG
4.5
Rank
#176 / 252 | - | 63 | - |
55
Facility
55
FL AVG
40
Rank
#426 / 1486 | Joe Xanthopoulos | $7.0M
Facility
$7.0M
FL AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#133 / 257 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
FL AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#92 / 257 | 115.5%
Facility
115.5%
FL AVG
39.8%
Rank
#51 / 257 | 105949 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Operating on Lake Hunter Drive, Westminster Lakeland is a 136-bed nursing home in Lakeland, Florida. Run by administrator Ellisa Durrant and owned by Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc., the building primarily handles short-term rehabilitation alongside long-term care, with stays averaging 43 days. The business office works with several coverage options, accepting private pay, traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and various insurance or HMO plans.
The neighborhood is moderately walkable, scoring a 55 out of 100, which means visitors can manage some simple errands nearby on foot. On the floor, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of direct nursing attention each day from a combined team of RNs, LPNs, and aides. This daily schedule includes physical and occupational therapy, on-site pharmacy services, and routine dining programs.
Past inspections flagged issues with staffing standards and employee training protocols, but management implemented corrective actions, and follow-up reviews confirmed that the building has resolved these concerns.
Older adults and their families can contact the main office to verify current bed availability, ask about the insurance intake process, or arrange a time to visit the campus.
Westminster Lakeland, formerly Florida Presbyterian Homes, is a Life Plan Community that is now part of the Westminster Communities of Florida. The community offers a picturesque setting on 48 acres along the stunning Lake Hunter, providing the assurance of having a plan for life. Westminster Lakeland offers a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, nursing care, therapy and rehabilitation, and pharmacy services, all on one campus.
Residents can choose from a variety of residences, from villa homes on tree-lined neighborhood streets to lakeside apartment residences, ranging in size from studios to two bedrooms. The community’s exclusive MyWLife program for whole-person well-being ensures a calendar full of exciting lifelong learning and well-being opportunities, as well as access to fantastic amenities and hospitality services. Whether it’s the natural setting, the range of services, or the engaging activities, Westminster Lakeland offers something for everyone to love in their retirement.
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.
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 8 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.











