Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is Westminster Lakeland licensed and certified as?
Westminster Lakeland, at 909 Lakeside Ave in Lakeland (33803), is a nursing home licensed for 68 beds under AHCA license #130470964; CMS's Care Compare gives it 5 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 130470964 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 68 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | January 13, 1997 |
| License expires | March 31, 2028 |
| CMS certification number | 105949 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 68 / 62.6 |
| Chain (CMS) | WESTMINSTER COMMUNITIES OF FLORIDA |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | Yes |
What star ratings does CMS give Westminster Lakeland?
On Care Compare, Westminster Lakeland holds 5 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 3.71 hours per resident per day, higher than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 0.92, higher than the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 24.6%, lower than the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did Westminster Lakeland do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated July 30, 2026, recorded 5 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 0 federal fines adding up to $0 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 8 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 Westminster Lakeland's license?
Yes: 3 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $1,000 in all, the newest initiated August 3, 2018.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2018 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| August 3, 2018 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| October 16, 2017 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to Westminster Lakeland?
Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC is the nearest alternative, roughly 1.8 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 1 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewalk on Harden Health and Rehabilitation, LLC 3110 Oakbridge Blvd E, 33803 | 1.8 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 5 |
| Lakeland Hills Center 610 E Bella Vista Dr, 33805 | 2.7 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 14 |
| Vivo Healthcare Lakeland 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 33805 | 2.7 | 1 of 5 | 185 | 12 |
| Charming Lakes Rehab 2020 W Lake Parker Dr, 33805 | 2.8 | 1 of 5 | 120 | 11 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Westminster Lakeland?
Measured in a straight line, Lakeland Regional Medical Center is closest (roughly 5.1 miles), with South Florida Baptist Hospital next (roughly 10.1 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
