Total health inspections
4
Florida average 4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Estates At Carpenters
Independent Living Home
The Estates At Carpenters
Independent Living Home
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.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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
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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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community
Additional licensing details
Awards:
Best of LKLD as the top 55+ communities in Lakeland, FL.
Safety & Compliance
Emergency Systems:
24-hour personal emergency call system.
Safety Features:
Community camera surveillance 24 hours a day, generator backup for essential services.
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Additional Policies & Features
Minimum Age:
55
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Dynamic social calendar with various activities.
Specific Programs
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Lifecare Option, Events, Amenities & Services.
Operating Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Weekend tours available by appointment.
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Chef-prepared meals with flexible meal plans.
Meal Plan Options
Flexible meal plans available.
Compare Independent Living around Lakeland
The information below is reported by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA).
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 (Downtown)
126
Yes
-
81
Lake Morton Senior Living, LLC
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-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
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The Estates At Carpenters
+25%
+20%
+3%
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
4.8499
1
15
2
+25%+20%+3%-
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 (Tigertown)
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Estates At Carpenters
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Lakeland
Bed Count:
72
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CARPENTERS HOME ESTATES INC
CCN:
105660
Occupancy:
86.9%
Home Revenue:
$8,771,996.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,653,014.00
Payroll %:
98.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
58.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8499
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+25%
+25%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%Living Spaces & Floor Plans
Aspen Studio Floor Plan
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4.3 miles from city center — 2.45 miles to nearest hospital (Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building)
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
Inspections
Total health citations
15
Citations per inspection
3.75
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
13 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 15 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.8
Serious Health citations
2
2
400% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.4
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
13 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citation
Mar 17, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Jan 18, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Jan 18, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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 of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.7
17% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 7.4
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.1
38% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.5%
9% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.9%
69% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.0%
33% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
13% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
52% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
73% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
56% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
4.6%
43% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Florida averageFlorida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
20% worse than Florida averageFlorida average: 1.5%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Florida averageFlorida average: 94.7%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and 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 amount
$24K
66% lower than Florida averageFlorida average: $72K
Number of fines
1
62% fewer fines than Florida averageFlorida average: 2.6
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida averageFlorida average: 0.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$24K
Florida average
$72K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 17, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 17, 2025
$24K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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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