Scott Lake Health And Rehabilitation Center

Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 800 E County Rd 540A in Lakeland, Florida, within Polk County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5 stars, which reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, representing a mid-range assessment of nurse and staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score in that category, which is based on clinical outcome data reported for residents. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration in Florida. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent survey date and inspection findings directly through the AHCA or CMS Care Compare databases for the most current compliance information. Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification means the facility may serve short-term rehabilitation patients covered under Medicare Part A, as well as long-term residents whose care is funded through Florida Medicaid. Individuals with private insurance or those paying out of pocket may also be eligible for admission, depending on current availability and facility policy. Specific coverage details and financial eligibility requirements should be confirmed directly with the facility's admissions and billing staff. When compared to Florida state averages, Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile across rating categories. The overall 2-star rating falls below the statewide average for Florida nursing facilities, and the 1-star health inspection rating indicates a notably lower performance in that domain relative to peers. The 3-star staffing rating is approximately in line with the state midpoint, suggesting staffing levels that are neither among the lowest nor the highest in the state. The 5-star quality measure rating is a distinction that places the facility among the higher-performing nursing homes in Florida when assessed solely on clinical outcome indicators. Taken together, these ratings reflect variation across different dimensions of facility performance, and no single rating category provides a complete picture of the resident experience or care delivery.