Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Estates At Carpenters
The Estates At Carpenters is an Independent Living Home in Florida
The Estates At Carpenters is an Independent Living Home in Florida
The Estates At Carpenters
The Estates At Carpenters is an Independent Living Home in Florida
The Estates At Carpenters is an Independent Living Home in Florida
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
72
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
86.9%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Occupancy rate
86.9%
Residents per day (avg)
58
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 months
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$25.6M
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$25,633,406.00
Surplus of revenue
$2,464,166.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$23.2M
Walk Score: 68 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).Compare Independent Living around Lakeland
Lake Morton Plaza
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Lakeland
126
Yes
-
81
Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC
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-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
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The Estates At Carpenters
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Lakeland
72
No
A+
68
CARPENTERS HOME ESTATES INC
86.9%
$8,771,996.00
$8,653,014.00
98.6%
58.30
4/5
4.8499
2/5
5/5
5/5
1
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Azalea Park – A Provincial Senior Living Community
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Lakeland
-
Yes
-
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Osprey Manor
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Lakeland
-
No
-
45
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
United Church Homes – Sterling Place
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Lakeland
-
No
-
53
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Places of interest near The Estates At Carpenters
4.3 miles from city center
1001 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
94
Total Staff
91
Employees
3
Contractors
28,837
Total Hours (Quarter)
41
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 7.1 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 8.1 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
4 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
69 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
154 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 41 | 0 | 41 | 14,444 | 91 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,390 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,231 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 887 | 64 | 70% | 6.3 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 736 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 582 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 570 | 66 | 73% | 8.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 511 | 67 | 74% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 507 | 65 | 71% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 505 | 60 | 66% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 68% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 473 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 393 | 54 | 59% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 68 | 32 | 35% | 2.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 20 | 22% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 9 | 10% | 4 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Dec 2020 – Mar 2025)
4
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
3.75
Citations/Inspection
Mar 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
4
27% of total
Infection Control
2
13% of total
Resident Rights
2
13% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
13
Complaint Investigations
2
State Comparison (FL)
Citations
15
Florida average: 19.7
Critical Citations
0
Florida average: 0.8
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2025 | G | Abuse/Neglect | F0600 | Corrected |
| Mar 17, 2025 | G | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Jan 18, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Jan 18, 2024 | D | Care Planning | F0645 | Corrected |
| Jan 18, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0554 | Corrected |
| Feb 11, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Feb 11, 2022 | D | Infection Control | F0886 | Corrected |
| Feb 11, 2022 | E | Nutrition | F0812 | Corrected |
| Feb 11, 2022 | D | Pharmacy | F0758 | Corrected |
| Feb 11, 2022 | D | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2020 | D | Nutrition | F0806 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2020 | D | Nutrition | F0810 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2020 | D | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2020 | D | Quality of Care | F0695 | Corrected |
| Dec 04, 2020 | D | Resident Rights | F0557 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
63
Total Residents
Medicare
20
(31.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
8
(12.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
35
(55.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
8.7
Score
17% worse than avg
Florida avg: 7.4
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
17.1
Score
38% worse than avg
Florida avg: 12.4
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
11.5%
Lost Too Much Weight
1.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.3%
Depressive Symptoms
1.5%
Falls with Major Injury
2.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
4.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
21.9%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
18.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
6% better than avg
Florida: 94.0%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.8%
20% worse than avg
Florida: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
6% better than avg
Florida: 94.7%
Penalties & Fines
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)
Total Fines
$24K
Florida avg: $72K
66% better than avg
Number of Fines
1
Florida avg: 2.6
Compared to Florida Average
Facility: $24K |
Florida Avg: $72K
Penalty History
Showing all 1 penalties (Mar 2025 - Mar 2025)
Mar 17, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$24K
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Estates At Carpenters based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
86.9%
↑ 10.8pp vs 2022
Net Income
$2,464,166
↑ ~$5.1M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$9,837,116
↑ ~$832K vs 2022
Profit Margin
28.1%
↑ 66.6pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Long-Term Care Waiver
Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics: High demand; waitlists common.
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics: Limited funding; regional variation.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
- Services: 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
- General: Age 55+, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver
Long-Term Care Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, 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 Specifics:High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (6-8 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), case management.
Florida CCE
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
- Income Limits:~$2,000/month (varies).
- Asset Limits:$5,000 (individual).
- FL Specifics:Limited funding; regional variation.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week), adult day care (~$60/day), respite (up to 10 days/year).
Florida Home Care for the Elderly
Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month).
Florida Medicaid PACE
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), medical care, meals, transportation, therapy.
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities.
Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- FL Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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