1No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing5.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Above Florida avg of 3.3
909 Lakeside AveLakeland, FL 33803
2No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing2.0
- Quality Measures5.0
Below Florida avg of 3.3
855 Carpenters WayLakeland, FL 33809
3No Penalties- Health Inspection3.0
- Staffing1.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Below Florida avg of 3.3
1010 Carpenters WayLakeland, FL 33809
4No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing3.0
- Quality Measures4.0
Below Florida avg of 3.3
4240 Lakeland Highlands RdLakeland, FL 33813
5No Penalties- Health Inspection2.0
- Staffing2.0
- Quality Measures3.0
Below Florida avg of 3.3
5245 N Socrum Loop RdLakeland, FL 33809
City report
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 turnover47.7%
About 15% higher than the state average of 41.4%.
CMS PBJ 2024 - Cognitive disability15.4%
A little higher than the state average of 14.3%.
CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)
Top Neighborhoods in Lakeland
FAQ
Questions families ask about this page
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.
What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?
CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.