Skilled nursing · Lakeland, FL

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc

909 LAKESIDE AVE, Lakeland, FL 33803

5 / 5CMS 68 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 2.6 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.04 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 27 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

Operator has not yet shared amenities

What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.04

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

27%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

2.6%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.04

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.76

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

27%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

25%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

2.6%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

29.8%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

3.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105949

OwnershipNon profit - Church related

ChainIndependent

Beds68

Avg residents63

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility's overall rating (5.0 stars) is 2.0 stars higher than what health inspectors actually found (3.0 stars). This gap often indicates the facility is performing well on self-reported metrics while inspectors found real problems.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 30%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc?

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc appears in the record section above.

Does Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc use antipsychotic medications?

2.6 percent of long-stay residents at Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 29.8 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Florida state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc?

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc is located at 909 LAKESIDE AVE, Lakeland, FL 33803. Phone: (863) 688-5521. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc a special focus facility?

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc compare to other Lakeland skilled nursing facilities?

Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 67. The full Lakeland directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Lakeland directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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