Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105428) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $321,520
Phone: (863) 293-1989 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center reports 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $321,520.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility Candidate due to a pattern of persistent poor quality of care; the abuse icon is not flagged for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida, with 120 certified beds and an average of 99.5 residents. The facility is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and has been certified since February 7, 1983. It is part of a chain operated by Robert Schoenfeld, which includes 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility's overall star rating is 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.18 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $321,520.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning it has been identified by CMS as having a pattern of persistent poor quality of care and is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny compared to other nursing homes.
There is no record of ownership change in the last 12 months for this facility.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lake Mariam has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.18 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 46.7%, corresponding to a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $321,520.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, but CMS has designated it as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate due to a pattern of persistent poor quality of care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds with an average of 99.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of a chain operated by Robert Schoenfeld, which includes 8 facilities averaging a 3.4 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on February 7, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 respectively out of 5 in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8632931989 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8632931989 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105428?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.