Skilled nursing · Lakeland, FL

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center

800 E COUNTY RD 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813

2 / 5CMS 120 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

0

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 3.5 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.44 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 30 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

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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
0.44
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
30%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
3.5%
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★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.44
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.82
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
30%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
46%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
3.5%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
18.3%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.4%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$96,001 in fines (5)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID106120
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds120
Avg residents114

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.

    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 Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center?

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $96,001 in federal fines across 5 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center appears in the record section above.

Does Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center use antipsychotic medications?

3.5 percent of long-stay residents at Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 18.3 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 Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below 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 Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center?

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center is located at 800 E COUNTY RD 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813. Phone: (863) 500-4015. 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 Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center a special focus facility?

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $96,001 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center 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 Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center compare to other Lakeland skilled nursing facilities?

Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. 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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