Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Lakeland, FL (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Lakeland, FL, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Florida Presbyterian Homes
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Manor at Carpenters
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 43 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $24,252 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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The Club at Lake Gibson
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 32 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 2 citations for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Highlands Lake Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Charming Lakes Rehab
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $77,880 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 28 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Lakeland Hills Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 13 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $139,373 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $129,559 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 29 min a day with each resident (Florida average 3 hr 49 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $181,400 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 1 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
About nursing homes in Lakeland, FL
What is the best-rated nursing home in Lakeland, FL?
By Medicare’s ratings, Florida Presbyterian Homes INC ranks first in Lakeland, FL, with an overall rating of 4 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Lakeland, FL?
11 homes in Lakeland, FL qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Lakeland, FL, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data