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Nursing homes in Polk County, Florida
Polk County, Florida, has 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,174 certified beds.
64% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 732 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.4M across 43 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 | Polk County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 25 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 64% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.1 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.4M | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc | Lakeland | 68 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 23.5 | — | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 132 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 11.4 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center | Davenport | 60 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 28.3 | $8K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 177 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 12.4 | — | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Manor At Carpenters, The | Lakeland | 72 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 20.8 | $24K | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 120 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 24 | 20.0 | $24K | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 132 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 19.7 | — | 26 Mar 2024 |
| The Club At Lake Gibson | Lakeland | 120 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 17.5 | — | 8 May 2026 |
| Bartow Center | Bartow | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 14.2 | $8K | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center | Lakeland | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 28.3 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab | Lakeland | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 28.3 | $78K | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Haines City | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 27.5 | $13K | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Highlands Lake Center | Lakeland | 179 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 32 | 17.9 | — | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation CenterSFF Candidate | Winter Haven | 120 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 65 | 54.2 | $322K | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Lakeland Hills Center | Lakeland | 120 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 32 | 26.7 | $139K | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Lakeland | 120 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 28 | 23.3 | $80K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | 120 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 15.8 | — | 26 May 2026 |
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center | Winter Haven | 140 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 25 | 17.9 | $4K | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Bridgewalk On Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll | Lakeland | 120 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 14.2 | $181K | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lake Wales | 100 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 34.0 | $47K | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center | Auburndale | 120 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 27.5 | $12K | 12 Apr 2026 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center | Lakeland | 249 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 | 18.1 | $63K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland | Lakeland | 185 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 18.4 | $152K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven | Winter Haven | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 45 | 37.5 | — | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Groves Centerabuse iconSFF | Lake Wales | 120 | — | — | — | 49 | 40.8 | $291K | 4 Feb 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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 37 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 32 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 31 |
| 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. | 29 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 29 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 21 |
| Non profit | 4 |
Chains present: Hearthstone Senior Communities (3), Aston Health (3), Excelsior Care Group (2), Summit Care (2), Vivo Healthcare (2), Tlc Management (1), Westminster Communities Of Florida (1), Ahava Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Florida?
25 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 3,174 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Polk County have the highest CMS ratings?
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc (5 stars), Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center (4 stars)
How do Polk County nursing homes compare with Florida?
64% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 23.1 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.