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Highlands Lake Center

Highlands Lake Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Lakeland, Florida. Its CMS overall rating is ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5).

FieldValue
Address4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd
CityLakeland, FL 33813
CountyPolk
Phone8636468699
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Certified beds179
Average residents/day167.3
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid)1988-09-29

CMS star ratings

RatingStars
Overall rating★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)
Health inspection rating★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)
Quality measure (QM) rating★★★★☆ (4 of 5)
Staffing rating★★★☆☆ (3 of 5)

CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.

Staffing and turnover

Nurse aide hours2.01 h/resident/day
LPN hours0.61 h/resident/day
RN hours0.70 h/resident/day
Total nurse hours3.32 h/resident/day
Weekend nurse hours3.09 h/resident/day
Total nursing turnover53.5%
RN turnover46.9%

Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.

Flags and notes

Part of the ASTON HEALTH chain (38 facilities, chain average overall rating 2.7 stars).

Location and contact

Highlands Lake Center is at 4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813 in Polk. Call 8636468699 for admissions and visits.

Nearby nursing homes

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center 4.7 km · Lakeland · ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, Ll 5.2 km · Lakeland · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc 6.1 km · Lakeland · ★★★★☆ (4 of 5)Charming Lakes Rehab 9.4 km · Lakeland · ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)Lakeland Hills Center 9.6 km · Lakeland · ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5)Vivo Healthcare Lakeland 9.7 km · Lakeland · ★☆☆☆☆ (1 of 5)

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CMS rating of Highlands Lake Center?

Highlands Lake Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).

How many beds does Highlands Lake Center have?

It is certified for 179 beds and averages 167.3 residents per day.

Who owns Highlands Lake Center?

It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the ASTON HEALTH chain.