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.
At a glance
- 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
How Polk County compares
The county's CMS overall rating profile against Florida, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Polk 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 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.4% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 5 | 20.0% | 22.2% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 2 | 8.0% | 17.7% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 8 | 32.0% | 22.6% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 7 | 28.0% | 11.7% |
| Not rated | 1 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Total | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
County shares are calculated from the 25 CMS-certified nursing homes in Polk 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
Polk County’s largest divergence from Florida is at 5★: 8.0% of the county’s facilities against 25.4% statewide (-17.4 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 Polk County nursing homes.
The 7 largest cities hold 100% of the county’s 25 nursing homes.
- Lakeland12 · 48%
- Winter Haven7 · 28%
- Lake Wales2 · 8%
- Bartow1 · 4%
- Auburndale1 · 4%
- Haines City1 · 4%
- Davenport1 · 4%
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Facilities in Polk County
Open in search →Search, filter, and sort the 25 nursing homes in Polk County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.
| Facility | Location | CMS overall | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalty records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartow Center CCN 105286 | Bartow, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $8,034 |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll CCN 106138 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $181,400 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab CCN 105693 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $136,136 |
| Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 106069 | Lake Wales, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | None in data |
| Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center CCN 105302 | Auburndale, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $12,051 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 105301 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | $24,236 |
| Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven CCN 105998 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51 | Not shown | None in data |
| Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center CCN 105482 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $6,351 |
| Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center CCN 105442 | Haines City, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $13,380 |
| Highlands Lake Center CCN 105620 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | None in data |
| Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 105428 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $353,123 |
| Lakeland Hills Center CCN 105283 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $139,373 |
| Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 106120 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Shown | $96,001 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland CCN 105354 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $181,077 |
| Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 105176 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52 | Not shown | $4,190 |
| Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center CCN 106086 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| The Club at Lake Gibson CCN 106146 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53 | Not shown | None in data |
| Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center CCN 105777 | Davenport, FL | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $8,172 |
| Life Care Center of Winter Haven CCN 105792 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Manor at Carpenters, the CCN 105660 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $24,252 |
| Palm Garden of Winter Haven CCN 105566 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | $24,395 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 106002 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54 | Not shown | None in data |
| Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc CCN 105949 | Lakeland, FL | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Spring Lake Rehabilitation Center CCN 105730 | Winter Haven, FL | CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55 | Not shown | None in data |
| Groves Center CCN 105269 | Lake Wales, FL | Not rated | Shown | $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 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 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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