The Estates At Carpenters

Independent Living in Lakeland

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The Estates At Carpenters

Independent Living in Lakeland

CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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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.

(877) 849-7815

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.
4/5 ▲ 0.3 Florida average: 3.7/5
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.
2/5 ▼ 1.2 Florida average: 3.2/5
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.
5/5 ▲ 1.3 Florida average: 3.7/5
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.
5/5 ▲ 0.7 Florida average: 4.3/5

Staffing hours breakdown

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 — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 27th out of 157 homes in Florida.

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.
4h 51m per day
Rank #27 / 157Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 157 homes in Florida.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 157 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
This facility Florida avg (4h 25m per day)
vs Florida avg
+10%
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) 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 56m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 86.9% Rank #95 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay 64 days
Occupancy rate
86.9% Rank #95 / 159Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 95th out of 159 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its statewide rank out of 159. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
64 days

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.

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 community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$25.6M
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$25.6M Rank #136 / 160Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Surplus of revenue
$2.5M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #48 / 160Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$8.7M
33.8% of revenue Rank #6 / 160Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 6th out of 160 homes in Florida.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.5M
Total costs $23.2M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #28 / 133Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 133 homes in Florida.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

Awards

AwardsBest of LKLD as the top 55+ communities in Lakeland, FL.

License Details

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour personal emergency call system.
Safety FeaturesCommunity camera surveillance 24 hours a day, generator backup for essential services.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Heated Swimming Pool
Spa
State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
Art Studio
On-Site Fitness Trainer
Two Libraries
Dining Room
Bistro
Off-Leash Dog Park
Wellness Clinic
ActivitiesDynamic social calendar with various activities.
Specific ProgramsLifecare Option, Events, Amenities & Services.
Operating HoursMonday-Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Weekend tours available by appointment.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionChef-prepared meals with flexible meal plans.
Meal Plan OptionsFlexible meal plans available.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
15 Rank #61 / 158Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 158 homes in Florida.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Florida state average, with a ranking across all 158 FL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Florida average 19.7

Citations per inspection
3.75 Rank #66 / 158Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 158 homes in Florida.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Florida mean across 158 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

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 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info
0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 2
400% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

2 serious citations More info Florida average: 0.4

13 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 17, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 17, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Jan 18, 2024
Corrected

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Aspen Studio Floor Plan
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Cypress Floor Plan
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Magnolia Floor Plan
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Banyan Floor Plan
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Grand Aspen Floor Plan
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Palm Floor Plan
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Signature Magnolia Floor Plan
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Signature Palm Floor Plan
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Redwood Floor Plan
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Signature Cypress Floor Plan
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Grand Banyan Floor Plan
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Grand Oak Floor Plan
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Florida

The Estates At Carpenters is located in Lakeland, 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

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+
General unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,983/month 125% FPL, individual
Asset Limits Not specified; income-focused.
FL

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.

Benefits
Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour) Job placement

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lakeland's city center to The Estates At Carpenters's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.45 miles to nearest hospital (Watson Clinic Bella Vista Building)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 94
Employees 91
Contractors 3
Staff to resident ratio 1.49:1
0% compared with Florida average

Florida average ratio: 1.52:1

Avg staff/day 41
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with Florida average

Florida average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,837
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 41
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

0.5%

154 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant4104114,44491100%8.1
Registered Nurse140145,39091100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse130132,23191100%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist4048876470%6.3
Administrator3037366369%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1125826369%7.6
RN Director of Nursing1015706673%8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician2025116774%6.9
Physical Therapy Assistant2025076571%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015056066%8.4
Nurse Practitioner1014966268%8
Other Social Services Staff1014966268%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014735965%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Aide3033935459%6.1
Qualified Social Worker202683235%2.1
Medical Director011402022%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant01136910%4
41 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 70%
3 Administrator
% of Days 69%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 69%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 73%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 74%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 65%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 65%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 59%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 35%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 10%

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.

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
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
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%

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 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

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