Winter Haven, FL · 132 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Winter Haven's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
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Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813 · Polk County
READ OUR FACILITY VISITATION GUIDELINES HERE About Us Scott Lake is a brand new 120-bed Skilled Nursing Facility featuring a neighborhood style design and is designed for culture change based on the national movement for more person-centered care. Read More… Services Our facility will offer a wide range of amenities a…
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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.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lakeland, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 114 residents per day. It operates as part of the Summit Care network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.44 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 12 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $80,408 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.82 hrs/resident/day)
- •12 deficiencies at last survey
- •$80,408 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lakeland options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 114
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Summit Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 106120
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.82
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.44
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 12
- Federal fines
- 2 ($80,408)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2023-11-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-10-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-10-01Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-10-01Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
2025-10-01Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2024-12-30Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2024-12-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2023-11-16Severity E — 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.
2023-11-16Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Fine | $68,770 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $11,638 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Library
Location
800 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lakeland, 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 Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.82 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-11-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation 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 Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lakeland, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lakeland.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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