Polk County · Florida

1-star overall rated nursing homes in Polk County

Nursing homes here with a 1-star overall rating — the government’s lowest. This page lists 7 matching facilities — about 28% of the 25 CMS-tracked facilities in this county.

7 shown25 in Polk CountyCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

This page lists 7 matching facilities, about 28% of the 25 CMS-tracked facilities in Polk County. Across the county, 7 hold a 1-star overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon; the county's average CMS overall rating is 2.46, excluding facilities CMS has not rated.
Facilities shown
7
about 28% of the county
Facilities in county
25
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 Polk County 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

Facilities on this page by city

The cities holding the largest share of the facilities listed here.

Lakeland
3
Lake Wales
1
Winter Haven
1
Bartow
1
Auburndale
1
7 matching facilities across 5 cities in Polk County.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities on this page

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Search, filter, and sort the 7 facilities on this page. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
7 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Charming Lakes Rehab
CCN 105693
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$136,136
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll
CCN 106138
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$181,400
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 105301
Lakeland, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$24,236
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 106069
Lake Wales, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Vivo Healthcare Winter Haven
CCN 105998
Winter Haven, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Bartow Center
CCN 105286
Bartow, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$8,034
Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center
CCN 105302
Auburndale, FLCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$12,051

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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. Of these, 7 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 2 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What does this page show?

This page lists 1-star overall rated nursing homes — 7 matching facilities in Polk County, Florida, drawn from the CMS records included in this dataset. Each listing links to a detail page with the facility's CMS overall rating and related public records.

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?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.

Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for this county and may lag conditions on the ground. Use "open all in provider search" to filter every facility in this county, and confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.