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CMS overall rating
4/5
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.
CMS overall rating
4/5
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 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.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe 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.
Health InspectionBased 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.
StaffingMeasures 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.
Quality MeasuresBased 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.
Staffing hours
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 / 181Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 87th out of 181 nursing 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 181 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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
This nursing home is ranked 87th out of 181 nursing 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
This facilityState avg 4h 2m
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN)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 / LVNLicensed 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 AideCertified 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 NursingCombined 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 31m per day
Physical TherapistHours 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 RNRegistered 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
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.72Rank#161 / 237Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 161st out of 237 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
Smaller home
· May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Years of operating
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.Rank#16 / 89Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 16th out of 89 nursing homes we track in Florida for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Florida facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
43years
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.Rank#53 / 262Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 53rd out of 262 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
68/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.Rank#67 / 122Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 67th out of 122 nursing homes we track in Florida for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 122. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
91.8%This home usually has limited availability
Similar to the Florida average: 87.8%
Residents per day (avg) The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
66
Avg. Length of Stay
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.
64days
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
BBB ratings provide context about a business’s trust and complaint history. They are not a measure of care quality or regulatory compliance.
Ratings range from A+ (highest) to F (lowest).
What the rating reflects
Complaint history and resolution
Business practices and transparency
Time in operation
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.
CMS Health Inspection History
InspectionsSince 2020 · 6 years of data
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Total health inspections4
Florida average4.3
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Total health citations
15Rank#63 / 180Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 63rd out of 180 nursing 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 180 FL facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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 average19.8
Citations per inspection
3.75Rank#69 / 180Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 69th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 180 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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 average4.55
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: 0.7
Serious health citations
2
567% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 0.3
0 critical citationsFlorida average: 0.7
2 serious citationsFlorida average: 0.3
13 moderate citationsFlorida average: 18.6
0 minor citationsFlorida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citationMar 17, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect serious citationMar 17, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citationJan 18, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citationJan 18, 2024
Corrected
Citations history (last 6 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
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#147 / 184Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 147th out of 184 nursing 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 184 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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 DenialsSerious 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 PenaltyFines 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 scoreA 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 scoreA 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 averageCMS 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 Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased11.5%
9% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 10.5%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened21.9%
69% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 12.9%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder18.0%
33% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 13.5%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.6%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers6.1%
13% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.3%
52% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 0.9%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.6%
73% better than Florida average
Florida average: 6.0%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.5%
56% better than Florida average
Florida average: 3.3%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication4.6%
43% better than Florida average
Florida average: 8.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 97.7%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%
In line with Florida average
Florida average: 99.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above averageCMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine100.0%
6% better than Florida average
Florida average: 94.0%
Antipsychotic medication increasePercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.8%
20% worse than Florida average
Florida average: 1.5%
Influenza VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%
6% better than Florida average
Florida average: 94.7%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
34% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay1 months
Private pay
66% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay2 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents63
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Estates At Carpenters from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net Patient Income-$14.4M↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Payroll Costs$9.8M↑ ~$831.9K vs 2022
Operating Margin-183.6%↑ 75.9pp vs 2022
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Occupancy %
96.7%
96.1%
91.2%
87.1%
88.9%
84.6%
86.1%
87.6%
89.3%
76.2%
69.6%
76.1%
86.9%
Beds
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
72
Net Income
$661,408
$886,226
$807,988
$514,060
$18,459
$130,052
$230,844
$752,230
-$56,119
$2,024,537
-$385,958
-$2,605,704
$2,464,166
Gross Revenue
$7,774,884
$7,559,648
$7,859,454
$8,063,700
$8,137,532
$8,305,642
$8,189,773
$8,671,703
$8,547,649
$7,493,714
$7,043,670
$6,765,812
$8,771,996
Operating Expenses
$15,951,056
$16,265,464
$17,050,416
$17,639,367
$17,913,980
$18,481,050
$19,198,540
$20,000,708
$20,347,974
$20,770,373
$20,263,757
$21,814,522
$22,239,317
Net Patient Income
-$8,808,883
-$9,338,111
-$10,133,180
-$10,770,399
-$10,811,461
-$11,335,844
-$12,181,317
-$12,715,600
-$13,072,502
-$14,202,884
-$14,073,691
-$15,745,649
-$14,397,244
Net Patient Revenue
$7,142,173
$6,927,353
$6,917,236
$6,868,968
$7,102,519
$7,145,206
$7,017,223
$7,285,108
$7,275,472
$6,567,489
$6,190,066
$6,068,873
$7,842,073
Payroll Costs
$8,045,421
$8,057,193
$8,513,978
$8,724,624
$8,955,137
$9,010,730
$9,120,984
$9,576,332
$9,434,352
$9,553,173
$8,850,513
$9,005,232
$9,837,116
Operating Margin %
-123.3%
-134.8%
-146.5%
-156.8%
-152.2%
-158.7%
-173.6%
-174.5%
-179.7%
-216.3%
-227.4%
-259.5%
-183.6%
Medicare %
11.3%
10.6%
21.5%
25.6%
21.3%
27.5%
24.7%
27.2%
21.3%
16.8%
15.9%
12.9%
17.0%
Medicaid %
13.9%
13.3%
18.0%
18.5%
18.6%
18.3%
24.5%
23.3%
25.2%
26.8%
24.3%
24.6%
17.9%
Private %
74.7%
76.1%
60.5%
56.0%
60.1%
54.2%
50.8%
49.5%
53.5%
56.4%
59.9%
62.5%
65.1%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$281
$274
$289
$300
$304
$321
$310
$316
$310
$327
$338
$304
$343
Cost/Day
$628
$642
$712
$771
$766
$829
$848
$868
$867
$1,035
$1,108
$1,091
$974
Avg Length of Stay
130.3 days
127.9 days
83.8 days
68.1 days
79.0 days
81.0 days
53.5 days
61.6 days
68.0 days
88.4 days
63.5 days
90.1 days
64.0 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet 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 incomeNet 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 Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet 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#137 / 160Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 137th out of 160 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet 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 incomeMoney 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 costsStaff 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 / 160Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 56th out of 160 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$9.8M
125.4% of net patient revenue
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 / 160Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 16th out of 160 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Florida that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything 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 costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$22.2M
Certification details
License Number:105660
Date business started:8/17/1983
Owner Name:Carpenters Home Estates Inc
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:Polk
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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.
Medicare34%
Private pay66%
Discharges
357 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare34%
Private pay65%
Medicaid1%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How we calculate length of stay
We calculate length of stay separately for each payment type (Medicare, Medicaid and private) by dividing total number of nights by total number of admissions.
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.
Care Types in This TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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.
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.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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: 72.2% 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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other FL nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
GeneralFlorida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025)~$2,829/month300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL
High demand; waitlists common.
Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day)Assisted livingRespite (240 hours/year)Case management
Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)
Florida CCE
Age60+
GeneralFlorida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits~$2,000/monthvaries
Asset Limits$5,000individual
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
Age60+
GeneralFlorida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025)~$2,829/monthindividual, 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
Age55+
GeneralFlorida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025)~$2,829/month300% 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 careMealsTransportationTherapy
Optional State Supplementation (OSS)
Florida Optional State Supplementation
Age65+ or disabled
GeneralFlorida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025)~$1,004/monthindividual, 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. Somewhat 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 91.8%.
How long has The Estates At Carpenters been in business?
The Estates At Carpenters has been operating for approximately 43 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.
What is the overall rating for The Estates At Carpenters?
The Estates At Carpenters received a 4-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.