The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER
LAKELAND, FL · Medicare-certified · 179 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
HIGHLANDS LAKE CENTER (Lakeland, FL) has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. Reported nurse staffing is 3.32 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3161 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 5, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3161.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 3.09
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 47%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.4%9.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.1%3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.4%3.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.4%4.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.7%3.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.2%10.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
36.8%33.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.7%7.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—77%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
71.2%91.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to give residents clear notice about what Medicare or Medicaid would cover and what costs they might have to pay themselves. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 582 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ASTON HEALTH · 38 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 167.3 residents on an average day (93% of 179 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.