HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER
Nursing home in Lakeland, FL
📍 4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 179 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Overview
No fines are listed in the available CMS data.
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lakeland, FL with 179 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.626; nursing staff turnover: 51.4%.
Families in Lakeland often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER a Good Nursing Home?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. No fines are listed in the available data.
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 2 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 85.00
Number of Fines: 0
Total Fines: $0.00
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 105620
Address: 4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813
County / Parish: Polk
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 179
Average Residents Per Day: 157.9
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.626
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.640
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.626, LPN hours: 0.640.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 51.4%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 41.7%
City: Lakeland
State: FL
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 157.9, total nursing staff turnover: 51.4%, registered nurse turnover: 41.7%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER have?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has 179 certified beds.
Is HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER located?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER is located at 4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD, LAKELAND, FL 33813.