Skilled nursing

Skilled nursing facilities in Lake Wales, FL

7 Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities are within 10 miles of Lake Wales, FL.

Average overall rating: 2.7 out of 5 stars (6 of 7 rated).

Highest rated near Lake Wales

By overall rating, as of September 30, 2026. Ties are listed nearest first.

  1. Palm Garden of Winter Haven4 out of 5 stars8.6 miles away
  2. Life Care Center of Winter Haven4 out of 5 stars8.8 miles away
  3. Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center3 out of 5 stars7.9 miles away

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From Lake Wales, FL.

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Showing 7 skilled nursing facilities

Within 10 miles of Lake Wales, FL.

Data updated September 30, 2026 (CMS).

How “Recommended” works: Highest CMS star rating first (facilities CMS has not rated come last), then nearest. Payment never affects this order.

    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Palm Garden of Winter Haven

    1120 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

    8.6 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing5 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures4 out of 5 stars

    Last inspection on record: June 20, 2024, more than 2 years ago

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 14 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 293-3100
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Life Care Center of Winter Haven

    1510 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

    8.8 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating4 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections3 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 177 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 194 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 318-8646
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center

    701 Overlook Dr SE, Winter Haven, FL 33884

    7.9 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating3 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections2 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing4 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars

    Last inspection on record: March 26, 2024, more than 2 years ago

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 132 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 20 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 318-5000
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center

    1801 N Lake Mariam Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884

    8.6 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating2 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures5 out of 5 stars
    • Special Focus Facility candidate

    Last inspection on record: January 25, 2024, more than 2 years ago

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 8 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 293-1989
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center

    202 Ave O NE, Winter Haven, FL 33880

    9.8 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating2 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections2 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures4 out of 5 stars

    Last inspection on record: January 24, 2024, more than 2 years ago

    A nonprofit skilled nursing facility with 140 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 8 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 293-3103
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center

    730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853

    0.9 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall rating1 out of 5 stars
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    • Health inspections1 out of 5 stars
    • Staffing3 out of 5 stars
    • Quality measures3 out of 5 stars

    Last inspection on record: June 24, 2024, more than 2 years ago

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 100 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 16 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 676-1512
    • Provides: Skilled nursing

    Groves Center

    512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853

    2.8 miles from Lake Wales, FL

    Overall ratingNot rated
    • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
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    • Health inspectionsNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • StaffingNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • Quality measuresNot rated
      • CMS note: Not rated because of a history of serious quality issues. This facility is in the Special Focus Facility program.
    • Cited for abuse (CMS abuse icon)
    • Special Focus Facility

    A for-profit skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. Medicaid-certified. Part of a CMS affiliated group of 8 facilities.

    See detailsCall (863) 676-8502

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About skilled nursing facilities

A skilled nursing facility is a nursing home certified by Medicare to provide skilled nursing care and therapy. Many patients come for a short stay to recover after a hospital stay. Some nursing homes also care for long-term residents.

Medicare rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

What CMS data can help you compare

  • The overall star rating and the inspection, staffing, and quality ratings behind it.
  • Whether Medicare shows an abuse icon or lists the home as a Special Focus Facility.
  • Nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
  • Whether the home is Medicaid-certified, if you may need Medicaid later.

Medicare can cover this type of care when its conditions are met. What is covered depends on your situation and plan. A hospital discharge planner, your plan, or Medicare.gov can tell you what applies.

Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, data as of September 30, 2026.