Nursing Homes in Polk County, Florida

25 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Polk County, averaging 2.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Florida · all care types in Polk County · Cities: Winter Haven, Bartow, Lakeland, Davenport, Lake Wales, Haines City, Auburndale

Nursing Homes profiles in Polk County

Cities in Polk County

Winter Haven, FL 7 facilities Bartow, FL 1 facilities Lakeland, FL 12 facilities Davenport, FL 1 facilities Lake Wales, FL 2 facilities Haines City, FL 1 facilities Auburndale, FL 1 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Polk County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Polk County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Polk County?

The current CMS data lists 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Polk County, Florida, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.4 out of 5 among rated providers.

Which cities in Polk County have nursing homes?

Winter Haven, Bartow, Lakeland, Davenport, Lake Wales, Haines City and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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