Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL · Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (CCN 10T157)
- Patients discharged to the community (return home): No Different
- Readmissions within 30 days of discharge: No Different
- Readmissions during the rehab stay: No Different
- Catheter-associated urinary tract infections: No Different
- C. difficile (C. diff) infections: Better
Ownership: Non-profit · Phone: (863) 687-1100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeland Regional Health's discharge-to-community rate is no different than the national rate, and CMS rates it better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with none rated worse.
CMS reports that Lakeland Regional Health discharges patients to the community at a rate no different than the national rate, and its readmission rates after discharge are also no different than the national rate.
Lakeland Regional Health is a Medicare-certified, non-profit inpatient rehabilitation facility in Lakeland, Florida, providing intensive therapy to help patients regain function after a stroke, surgery, or serious injury before returning home.
About this facility
Lakeland Regional Health is a Medicare-certified inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) located in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, and operates as a non-profit facility. An IRF provides intensive, hospital-level therapy — typically physical, occupational, and speech therapy — to help patients regain function after a stroke, major surgery, or serious injury, with the goal of returning safely home rather than remaining in long-term institutional care.
According to CMS Care Compare data (certification date 10/01/2025), Lakeland Regional Health's rate of discharging patients back to the community is 'No Different than the National Rate.' Its rates of potentially-preventable readmissions, both during the stay and after discharge, are also 'No Different than the National Rate.' On healthcare-associated infections, the facility's catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while its C. diff infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Taken together, CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with no measures rated worse. The remaining measures are in line with national performance. No measures are listed as not reported for this facility. This profile reflects data published on CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the source directly and verify current details before making decisions.
Questions patients and families ask
What is an inpatient rehabilitation facility, and how is it different from a nursing home?
An inpatient rehabilitation facility provides intensive, hospital-level therapy (often three or more hours a day) aimed at helping patients regain function and return home, whereas a nursing home typically offers lower-intensity, longer-term custodial care.
How often do patients at this facility recover enough to return home?
CMS reports that Lakeland Regional Health's discharge-to-community rate is 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare to national rates on readmissions?
Both its readmission-during-stay and readmission-after-discharge rates are 'No Different than the National Rate.'
How does this facility compare on healthcare-associated infections?
Its catheter-associated urinary tract infection rate is 'No Different than the National Benchmark,' while its C. diff infection rate is 'Better than the National Benchmark.'
Does Medicare cover care at this facility?
Yes, Lakeland Regional Health is Medicare-certified, though specific coverage details should be confirmed with Medicare or the facility.
Who owns this facility?
Lakeland Regional Health operates as a non-profit facility.
How long has this facility been Medicare-certified?
The listed certification date is 10/01/2025; contact the facility at (863) 687-1100 for more history.
What conditions does inpatient rehabilitation treat?
This data set does not specify particular conditions treated; contact the facility at (863) 687-1100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How is this facility's overall quality picture on CMS measures?
CMS rates this facility better than the national benchmark on 1 of 5 reported measures, with 0 rated worse and the rest no different than national rates.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/inpatient-rehabilitation-facility/10T157?state=FL.
What should I ask when choosing an inpatient rehab facility?
Consider asking about discharge-to-community rates, readmission rates, infection rates, and therapy intensity; contact the facility directly at (863) 687-1100 for specifics not covered here.
How do I arrange a transfer to this facility from the hospital?
Transfer arrangements are not covered in this data; contact the facility at (863) 687-1100 to discuss admission and transfer processes.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Outcome comparisons are CMS's published measures relative to the national rate. Verify current details with the facility and Medicare before making care decisions.