Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
1010 Carpenters Way, Lakeland, FL 33809 · (863) 815-0488
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 6 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 19, 2024 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Post nurse staffing information every day.December 19, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.December 19, 2024 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.December 19, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.December 19, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 19, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.December 19, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 26, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.24 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.36 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.08 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.7% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.8 |
| 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
- Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Charming Lakes Rehab Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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