Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Highlands Lake Center
4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd · Lakeland, FL 33813 · 179 certified beds
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About Highlands Lake Center
Highlands Lake Center is a nursing home in Lakeland, Florida. Its capacity is 179 beds, above the Polk County median of 120 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Aston Health. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 32 citations, the most recent on November 5, 2025. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.36 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Lakeland. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (32)
Records from February 2020 to November 2025.
November 5, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
November 5, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 4, 2025.
April 17, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
April 17, 2025
Tag F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 12, 2025.
August 6, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 6, 2024.
August 6, 2024
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 6, 2024.
August 6, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 6, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure 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, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
March 7, 2024
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 7, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.36 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.30 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Aston Health, a chain of 38 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.7 overall, 2.4 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 4.2 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Florida.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lakeland.
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