Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc
909 LAKESIDE AVE, Lakeland, FL, 33803 · 8636885521
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
3.0
Staffing
5.0
Quality Measures
5.0
68
Licensed Beds
5.0
Staffing Rating
Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc. earns a 5-star overall rating from CMS, which reflects how the three sub-ratings combine to paint a full picture of care quality. The overall score is a composite of health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical outcomes, so a high overall rating means the facility is performing well across multiple dimensions, not just one area.
Looking at each piece, the 3-star health inspection rating puts the facility right at average, meaning state inspectors found a typical number and severity of citations compared to other Florida nursing homes. That is worth keeping an eye on, but it does not raise serious red flags. Where this facility really stands out is in staffing and quality measures, both earning 5 stars. The staffing score means nurses and aides are spending significantly more time with residents than you would find at most facilities, which tends to translate to more attentive, responsive day-to-day care. The 5-star quality measures score reflects strong real-world health outcomes across 15 clinical indicators, things like how well the facility manages pain, prevents falls, and maintains residents' physical functioning. Together, the excellent staffing and outcomes help lift the overall rating to 5 stars, even with the average inspection score.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and how does that number change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your floor nurses and aides been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, who responds and how quickly, and can you walk me through exactly what happens step by step?
4. What does a typical day look like for a resident who doesn't have many visitors, and how do staff make sure that person stays engaged and comfortable?
5. How do you handle it when a resident or family member raises a complaint, and can you give me a real example of a problem that came up and how it was resolved?
6. What is your current rating with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, and have you had any citations or fines in the past two years that I should know about?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.