Bartow Center

Bartow Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 2055 E Georgia St in Bartow, Florida, within Polk County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is currently active and accepting residents under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Bartow Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection domain carries a rating of 2 out of 5, while the staffing domain is rated 1 out of 5. The quality measure domain is rated 2 out of 5. These ratings reflect data collected through CMS oversight processes, including on-site inspections, staffing level reports, and clinical quality metrics. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in the state of Florida. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent AHCA survey date and findings through the state's public reporting tools for the most current inspection details. Bartow Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who qualify for federal or state-funded long-term care benefits. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should confirm current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility's admissions staff, as payment eligibility and coverage terms can vary based on individual circumstances and insurance plans. When evaluated against Florida state averages for nursing facilities, Bartow Center falls below typical benchmarks across multiple rating categories. The statewide average overall star rating for Florida nursing homes generally sits above the 2-star threshold, meaning Bartow Center's overall rating of 1 star is below the state norm. The staffing rating of 1 star is notably below the Florida average, which is a data point that reflects reported nurse and aide staffing hours relative to resident census. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, both at 2 stars, also trail the averages seen across comparable Florida facilities. This reference data is drawn from publicly available CMS Nursing Home Compare metrics and is intended to provide factual context for those researching long-term care options in the Bartow and Polk County area.