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Highlands Lake Center
4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813 · Polk County · (863) 646-8699
Fewer inspection deficiencies (17) than 5% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #4 of 12 nursing homes in Lakeland by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.3 — below the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 179 |
| Average residents per day | 167.3 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | ASTON HEALTH |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.32 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.70 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.01 |
| Staff turnover | 54% |
| RN turnover | 47% |
| Most recent health inspection | Mar 07, 2024 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 17 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 78 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 0 fine(s) totaling $0 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 0 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.