Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation licensed and certified as?
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation, at 800 E County Rd 540A in Lakeland (33813), is a nursing home licensed for 120 beds under AHCA license #130471065; CMS's Care Compare gives it 2 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 130471065 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | September 20, 2018 |
| License expires | December 18, 2026 |
| CMS certification number | 106120 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 120 / 113.2 |
| Chain (CMS) | SUMMIT CARE |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
| CMS abuse icon | Shown (cited for abuse in recent inspections) |
What star ratings does CMS give Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation?
On Care Compare, Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation holds 2 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 4 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 3.75 hours per resident per day, higher than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 0.38, lower than the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 37.0%, lower than the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated April 23, 2026, recorded 8 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 1 federal fine adding up to $68,770 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 10 deficiencies, CMS lists 0 infection-control citations, and the surveys themselves are carried out by Florida inspectors on CMS's behalf.
Are there state sanctions on Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation's license?
Yes: 5 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $15,000 in all, the newest initiated May 2, 2024.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Fine | Survey | $5,000 |
| May 2, 2024 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| July 26, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| July 26, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $10,000 |
| July 26, 2023 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation?
Highlands Lake Center is the nearest alternative, roughly 2.9 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Lake Center 4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, 33813 | 2.9 | 2 of 5 | 179 | 17 |
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 3110 Oakbridge Blvd E, 33803 | 4.2 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 5 |
| Westminster Lakeland 909 Lakeside Ave, 33803 | 5.6 | 5 of 5 | 68 | 5 |
| Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr, 33805 | 8.1 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 14 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation?
Measured in a straight line, Bartow Regional Medical Center is closest (roughly 9.6 miles), with Lakeland Regional Medical Center next (roughly 10.0 miles).
Hospital case managers tend to refer to nearby homes, but a patient may pick any Medicare-certified nursing home that has a bed and accepts the referral.
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record
