Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106120) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $80,408
Phone: (863) 500-4015 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $80,408.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, with 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 114.4 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Summit Care chain, which includes 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars.
CMS Care Compare gives this facility an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. The four component ratings are: health inspection, 1 star; quality measures, 5 stars; staffing, 3 stars; and the overall composite of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.6%.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $80,408.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials of Medicare/Medicaid payment on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying finding. No Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.74 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with 35.6% nursing staff turnover and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $80,408.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 120 certified beds with an average of 114.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Summit Care chain, which has 22 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2018-10-16.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its overall composite rating is 2 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8635004015 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8635004015 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106120?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.