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Nursing homes in Highlands County, Florida
Highlands County, Florida, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 598 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 128 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.4 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $17K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Highlands County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.4 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $17K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks At Avon | Avon Park | 104 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 10.6 | — | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Vivo Healthcare Sebring | Sebring | 104 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 26.9 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lake Placid | 180 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 17.2 | — | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Royal Care of Avon Park | Avon Park | 90 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 28.9 | $17K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Palms At Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation The | Sebring | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 26.7 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 7 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 6 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 6 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 5 |
Chains present: Florida Institute For Long-Term Care (1), Vivo Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Highlands County, Florida?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 598 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Highlands County have the highest CMS ratings?
Oaks At Avon (4 stars), Vivo Healthcare Sebring (3 stars), Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center (2 stars)
How do Highlands County nursing homes compare with Florida?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 21.4 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.