Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813 · (863) 500-4015
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 4 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $68,770 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 23, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure 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.April 23, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 23, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesApril 23, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.April 23, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 23, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.October 1, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.October 1, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.December 30, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.December 30, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.November 16, 2023 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $68,770October 1, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.74 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.40 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.11 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 114.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc Lakeland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Manor at Carpenters Lakeland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Club at Lake Gibson Lakeland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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