Polk County · Florida

Nursing homes in Polk County, Florida

CMS data lists 25 certified nursing homes across 7 cities in Polk County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

25 facilities7 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 24 of 25 certified nursing homes in Polk County; 1 is not rated. 7 hold a 1-star overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.46, compared with a Florida average of 3.27; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
25
across 7 cities
Average CMS overall
2.46
Florida avg 3.27
1-star overall (CMS)
7
CMS abuse icon shown
2
Federal penalty records
$1,503,649
Payment denial records
2
Higher-severity citations
44

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across Polk County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star2 · 8%
4 star5 · 21%
3 star2 · 8%
2 star8 · 33%
1 star7 · 29%
Not rated1
24 rated · 1 not rated by CMS · 25 total

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in Polk County

The cities holding the largest share of Polk County nursing homes.

25 nursing homes across 7 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in Polk County

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Search, filter, and sort the 25 nursing homes in Polk County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
25 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Bartow Center
CCN 105286
Bartow, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$8,034
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll
CCN 106138
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$181,400
Charming Lakes Rehab
CCN 105693
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$136,136
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 106069
Lake Wales, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center
CCN 105302
Auburndale, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$12,051
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 105301
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$24,236
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
CCN 105998
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
CCN 105482
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$6,351
Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
CCN 105442
Haines City, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$13,380
Highlands Lake Center
CCN 105620
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 105428
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$353,123
Lakeland Hills Center
CCN 105283
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$139,373
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 106120
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Shown$96,001
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
CCN 105354
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$181,077
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 105176
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$4,190
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 106086
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
The Club at Lake Gibson
CCN 106146
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center
CCN 105777
Davenport, FLCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$8,172
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
CCN 105792
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Manor at Carpenters, the
CCN 105660
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$24,252
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
CCN 105566
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$24,395
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 106002
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shownNone in data
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc
CCN 105949
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center
CCN 105730
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Groves Center
CCN 105269
Lake Wales, FLNot ratedShown$291,478

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Polk County, Florida?

This dataset includes 25 CMS-certified nursing homes in Polk County, Florida, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 7 cities. Of these, 7 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in Polk County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 25 nursing homes in Polk County is 2.46, compared with a 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 Polk 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 Polk County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Polk County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
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