Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center

Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1801 N Lake Mariam Dr in Winter Haven, Florida (ZIP 33884), within Polk County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit entity organized as a limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average. The individual domain ratings present a mixed profile. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, reflecting findings from standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating nurse and aide staffing levels that exceed typical benchmarks for facilities of this size and type. The quality measure rating reaches 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, representing favorable performance across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS for long-term and post-acute care residents. The facility currently holds an active status and interested parties should confirm the most recent AHCA licensure and survey date directly with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration. Lake Mariam Health And Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (863) 293-1989 to verify current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accommodated. When considered against Florida state averages, this facility presents a divergent picture across its rated domains. Florida nursing homes as a group tend to score near the national midpoint in overall ratings. Lake Mariam's overall 2-star rating places it below that state average, driven significantly by its 1-star health inspection score. However, its staffing rating of 4 stars and quality measure rating of 5 stars both surpass typical state benchmarks. This combination of low inspection performance alongside strong staffing and quality measure scores is notable and may reflect a facility that maintains clinical outcomes and adequate staffing while facing recurring compliance concerns identified during formal surveys. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full inspection history available through CMS's Care Compare tool and the Florida AHCA database to assess the specific nature of any cited deficiencies.