The Estates At Carpenters
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

The Estates At Carpenters

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Skilled Nursing · Lakeland, FL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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The Estates At Carpenters accepts Medicare and private pay.

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

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 26.0% Above FL avg. ▲ 26.0% Above FL avg.FL average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 42.3% Above FL avg. ▲ 42.3% Above FL avg.FL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 18.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 18.2% Above FL avg.FL average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 1.4% Below FL avg. ▼ 1.4% Below FL avg.FL average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Florida averages

Rank #87 / 180Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 180 homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 180 Florida facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 87th out of 180 homes we track in Florida for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

3h 58m

At state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
57m
+25% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 42m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
30m
−39% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 31m
+3% State avg: 2h 27m per day · National avg: 2h 24m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 34m
−3% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 30m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
5m
−5% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
41m
+27% State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 87.4%
Occupancy rate
91.8% Rank #65 / 121Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 121 homes we track in Florida for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 121. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
66
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
64 days
Bed community size
72-bed community Rank #619 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 619th out of 1,058 homes we track in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
42 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #234 / 1427Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 234th out of 1,427 homes we track in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
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

Awards

Best of LKLD

Safety & Compliance

Secured Perimeter
Emergency SystemsYes
Safety Features24-hour personal emergency call system, community camera surveillance, front desk security, generator backup, sprinkler system, smoke detectors, fire-rated construction, key card locks

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55+
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Salon
Spa
Dining
Bistro
Patio
Game Room
Arts & Crafts
Transportation
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Branded ProgramsLifecare
Specific ProgramsLifecare Option, Health Center
Touring HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Weekend tours available by appointment.

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2020 · 6 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #68 / 179Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 179 homes we track in Florida for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida State average, with a ranking across all 179 FL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
3.75 Rank #74 / 179Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 74th out of 179 homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 179 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Florida average 4.48


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 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious health citations
2
400% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations Florida average: 0.8

2 serious citations Florida average: 0.4

13 moderate citations Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 6 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 92
Employees 89
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.46 : 1
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47 : 1 Florida average ratio: 1.47 : 1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 39
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 27,760

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 12 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 12
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 43 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 43
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.7%

183 contractor hours this quarter

Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant4304314,37692100%8.2
Registered Nurse130134,75992100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120122,49992100%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist4048416470%6.7
RN Director of Nursing1015697582%7.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2025216571%7.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist1015126470%8
Dietitian1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant2025106470%8
Administrator1014966267%8
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014936773%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff1014696065%7.8
Physical Therapy Aide3034536874%6.7
Occupational Therapy Aide011862325%3.7
Qualified Social Worker303722123%3.4
Medical Director011602325%2.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113767%6.2
43 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 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)

Total fines amount $24K Rank #144 / 183Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 144th out of 183 homes we track in Florida for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Florida average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 183 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 1
62% fewer fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida 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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 17, 2025 · $24K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 17, 2025
$24K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info 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 average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.1
38% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Above average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.5%
9% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 21.9%
69% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.0%
33% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
13% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
52% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6%
73% better than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.5%
56% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.6%
43% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
20% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better than Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 63
Medicare
20
31.7% of residents
Medicaid
8
12.7% of residents
Private pay or other
35
55.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$14.4M
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.8M Rank #136 / 159Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$14.4M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$16.9M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #56 / 159Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 56th out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$9.8M 125.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #16 / 159Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 159 homes we track in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Florida average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$12.4M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$22.2M

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (66% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.

Admissions
361 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 34%
Private pay 66%
Discharges
357 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%
Private pay 65%
Medicaid 1%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Estates At Carpenters

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the state average. See the benchmark below for the typical score in this state; higher is better. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Florida average is: 72.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. D.b.a. Westminster Lakeland
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lakeland (Lake Somerset)
136
Facility 136
FL AVG 88
Rank #186 / 1,058
--
4.35
Facility 4.35
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #53 / 180
+47%+8%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
93
Facility 93
FL AVG 83
Rank #239 / 901
16
Facility 16
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #78 / 179
5.3
Facility 5.3
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #126 / 179
-63-
55
Facility 55
FL AVG 42
Rank #427 / 1,427
Joe Xanthopoulos
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #141 / 159
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #90 / 159
115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 115.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #20 / 159
105949
The Estates At Carpenters
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Lakeland
72
Facility 72
FL AVG 88
Rank #619 / 1,058
91.8%
Facility 91.8%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #65 / 121
+5%
3.97
Facility 3.97
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #87 / 180
+17%-2%
$24.3k
Facility $24.3k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #144 / 183
-
15
Facility 15
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #68 / 179
3.8
Facility 3.8
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #74 / 179
266A+
68
Facility 68
FL AVG 42
Rank #234 / 1,427
Carpenters Home Estates Inc
$7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #136 / 159
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #56 / 159
125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 125.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #16 / 159
105660
Highlands Lake Center
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland
179
Facility 179
FL AVG 88
Rank #75 / 1,058
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #47 / 121
+7%
3.49
Facility 3.49
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #157 / 180
-6%-13%
$0
Facility $0
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #1 / 183
-
35
Facility 35
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #168 / 179
4.4
Facility 4.4
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #97 / 179
-167-
9
Facility 9
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,282 / 1,427
Cynthia Ayala
$20.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #23 / 159
$8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #86 / 159
41.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 41.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #150 / 159
105620
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland (Tigertown)
185
Facility 185
FL AVG 88
Rank #51 / 1,058
92.7%
Facility 92.7%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #56 / 121
+6%
3.69
Facility 3.69
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #134 / 180
-35%-9%
$181.1k
Facility $181.1k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #178 / 183
-
33
Facility 33
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #161 / 179
5.5
Facility 5.5
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #137 / 179
3172-
57
Facility 57
FL AVG 42
Rank #394 / 1,427
Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #69 / 159
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #84 / 159
55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #77 / 159
105354
Bridgewalk on Harden
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lakeland
120
Facility 120
FL AVG 88
Rank #253 / 1,058
73.8%
Facility 73.8%
FL AVG 87.4
Rank #111 / 121
-16%
3.92
Facility 3.92
FL AVG 4.04
Rank #105 / 180
-65%-3%
$181.4k
Facility $181.4k
FL AVG $78.9k
Rank #179 / 183
-
19
Facility 19
FL AVG 19.7
Rank #98 / 179
3.2
Facility 3.2
FL AVG 4.5
Rank #48 / 179
489-
24
Facility 24
FL AVG 42
Rank #1,015 / 1,427
Louis Garrard
$9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $14.6M
Rank #126 / 159
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG $9.5M
Rank #126 / 159
63.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
FL AVG 72.3%
Rank #59 / 159
106138

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Florida

The Estates At Carpenters is located in Lakeland, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General 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

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
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

Age 60+
General 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

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
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

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about The Estates At Carpenters

Is The Estates At Carpenters in a walkable area?

The Estates At Carpenters has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at The Estates At Carpenters?

The Estates At Carpenters's occupancy is 86.9%.

How long has The Estates At Carpenters been in business?

The Estates At Carpenters has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does The Estates At Carpenters have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Estates At Carpenters on this page.

Are pets allowed at The Estates At Carpenters?

Yes, The Estates At Carpenters allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Estates At Carpenters operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Estates At Carpenters is registered as a non-profit in FL.

Are there photos of The Estates At Carpenters?

Yes — there are 52 photos of The Estates At Carpenters in the photo gallery on this page.

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