RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 12 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lakeland, FL (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Lakeland, FL, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

12Nursing Homes in Lakeland
2.2/5
-1.0 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Lakeland Avg Rating
$90K+$19K vs state avgState avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeLakeland, FL

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
68 BedsInspected Feb 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

909 Lakeside AveLakeland, FL 33803

(863) 688-5521

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeLakeland, FL

Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
120 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Florida avg of 3.2

1010 Carpenters WayLakeland, FL 33809

(863) 815-0488

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeLakeland, FL

The Club At Lake Gibson

LLC

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
120 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.2

855 Carpenters WayLakeland, FL 33809

(863) 213-3335

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeLakeland, FL

Highlands Lake Center

Corporation

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
179 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Below Florida avg of 3.2

4240 Lakeland Highlands RdLakeland, FL 33813

(863) 646-8699

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Care landscape in Lakeland

How Lakeland compares with the rest of Florida on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+21.1%

    About 12% lower than the state average of 24.0%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover49.7%

    About 17% higher than the state average of 42.5%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.4%

    A little higher than the state average of 14.3%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Lakeland, FL?

This page evaluates 12 eligible nursing homes in Lakeland, FL and shows the top 12.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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