909 LAKESIDE AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33803
Phone: (863)688-5521
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 68 | Est. Occupancy: 89% (~7 available)
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LAKELAND's 12 nursing homes average 133 certified beds, indicating larger facilities with potentially more specialized services. The city's average quality rating of 1.8 stars shows that facility size doesn't necessarily compromise care quality.
Nursing home costs in LAKELAND, Florida average $340-$380 per day ($10,200-$11,400/month) for skilled nursing care, which is 10% above the national median according to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. Most facilities accept Medicare for short-term rehabilitation (up to 100 days), private insurance, and Medicaid for eligible residents. Some facilities also participate in Veterans Aid & Attendance programs for qualifying veterans and spouses.
LAKELAND's nursing homes include 75% for-profit, 25% nonprofit facilities.
Note that 12 facilities (100%) have documented abuse violations—review inspection reports carefully before deciding.
All nursing homes in LAKELAND are licensed and inspected by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Florida Medicaid covers nursing home care for eligible Florida residents. For advocacy and complaints, contact the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-888-831-0404. Florida law requires nursing homes to maintain minimum staffing ratios, conduct quarterly inspections, and report all incidents to state authorities. Families can file complaints with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman program, which investigates concerns about quality of care, resident rights, and facility conditions.
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909 LAKESIDE AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33803
Phone: (863)688-5521
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 68 | Est. Occupancy: 89% (~7 available)
1001 CARPENTERS WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33809
Phone: (863)858-3847
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 72 | Est. Occupancy: 80% (~14 available)
1010 CARPENTERS WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33809
Phone: (863)815-0488
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 97% (~4 available)
4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813
Phone: (863)646-8699
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 179 | Est. Occupancy: 92% (~14 available)
5245 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, LAKELAND, FL 33809
Phone: (863)859-1446
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 99% (~2 available)
3110 OAKBRIDGE BLVD E, LAKELAND, FL 33803
Phone: (863)648-4800
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 71% (~34 available)
855 CARPENTERS WAY, LAKELAND, FL 33809
Phone: (863)213-3335
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 97% (~3 available)
1919 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, LAKELAND, FL 33805
Phone: (863)688-5612
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 185 | Est. Occupancy: 91% (~17 available)
800 E COUNTY RD 540A, LAKELAND, FL 33813
Phone: (863)500-4015
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 95% (~6 available)
2020 W LAKE PARKER DR, LAKELAND, FL 33805
Phone: (863)682-7580
Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 120 | Est. Occupancy: 95% (~6 available)
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