Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

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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.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
No contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
No contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
No contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
27 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 108 | 0 | 108 | 33,268 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 40 | 0 | 40 | 12,467 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 5,626 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapist | 19 | 0 | 19 | 4,421 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 14 | 0 | 14 | 3,470 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,670 | 80 | 87% | 7.3 |
| Dietitian | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,382 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 14 | 0 | 14 | 2,169 | 91 | 99% | 6.3 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,488 | 74 | 80% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,446 | 67 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,264 | 69 | 75% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,080 | 82 | 89% | 5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,013 | 83 | 90% | 4.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 560 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 396 | 64 | 70% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 288 | 36 | 39% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 3% | 8.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
18 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.28 miles to nearest hospital (Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building)
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Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Lakeland, Florida.
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The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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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 | ||||
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Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is in the Tigertown neighborhood.
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
(239) 649-3822 will put you in contact with the team at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Yes — Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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