Nursing homes in Highlands County, Florida
CMS data lists 5 certified nursing homes across 3 cities in Highlands County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.
At a glance
- Certified nursing homes
- 5
- across 3 cities
- Average CMS overall
- 2.4
- Florida avg 3.27
- 1-star overall (CMS)
- 0
- CMS abuse icon shown
- 0
- Federal penalty records
- $17,342
- Payment denial records
- 0
- Higher-severity citations
- 2
How Highlands County compares
The county's CMS overall rating profile against Florida, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Highlands County's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Florida.
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| Rating | Providers | Share | Florida |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 0 | 0.0% | 25.4% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 22.2% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 2 | 40.0% | 17.7% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 3 | 60.0% | 22.6% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 11.7% |
| Not rated | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Total | 5 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
County shares are calculated from the 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Highlands County; Florida shares from all 694 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Highlands County’s largest divergence from Florida is at 2★: 60.0% of the county’s facilities against 22.6% statewide (+37.4 points). This reflects what CMS publishes and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The cities holding the largest share of Highlands County nursing homes.
The 3 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 5 nursing homes.
- Sebring2 · 40%
- Avon Park2 · 40%
- Lake Placid1 · 20%
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Facilities in Highlands County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 5 nursing homes in Highlands County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 105455 | Lake Placid, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Palms at Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation the CCN 105037 | Sebring, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Royal Care of Avon Park CCN 105812 | Avon Park, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $17,342 |
| Oaks at Avon CCN 105780 | Avon Park, FL | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Vivo Healthcare Sebring CCN 105352 | Sebring, FL | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Highlands County, Florida?
This dataset includes 5 CMS-certified nursing homes in Highlands County, Florida, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 3 cities. Of these, 0 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.
What is the average CMS rating in Highlands County?
The average CMS overall star rating across the 5 nursing homes in Highlands County is 2.4, compared with the Florida average of 3.27. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I compare nursing homes in Highlands County?
Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.
How do I verify a nursing home in Highlands County with official sources?
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