HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 179-bed nursing home in LAKELAND, Florida. It has 19 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

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4240 LAKELAND HIGHLANDS RD · LAKELAND, FL 33813
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.63
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.28
RN Turnover
41.7%
Total Staff Turnover
51.4%
Facility Info
Beds
179
Avg. Residents/Day
158
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
19
Complaint Deficiencies
7
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER been fined or penalized?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER have?
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER has 19 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in LAKELAND?
Visit our LAKELAND, Florida nursing homes page to see how HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.