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Bartow Center

2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL 33830 · Polk County

1.0CMS overall rating(863) 533-0578 Visit website ↗

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A low federal rating — review the details closely

Bartow Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Bartow, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 114 residents per day. It operates as part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities network.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.16 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.42 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 9 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $8,034 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.16 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Bartow options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 114
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 105286

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,220–$11,950/mo (median $10,290)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakeland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.16; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.42; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 47%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 9
Federal fines: 2 ($8,034)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2024-07-30
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-07-30Severity F — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2024-07-30Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

2024-07-30Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compar…

2024-07-30Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2024-07-30Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-07-30	Fine	$4,017
2024-07-30	Fine	$4,017

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.9

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Common questions about Bartow Center

How much does Bartow Center cost?

Bartow Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Bartow, FL area typically runs $9,220–$11,950 per month (median $10,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Bartow Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Bartow Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Bartow Center?

Staff provide about 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Bartow Center?

Bartow Center has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-30). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Bartow Center have availability?

Typically 95% full (114 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Bartow Center offer?

Bartow Center in Bartow, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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