Nursing Homes in Polk County, Florida

25 Medicare-certified nursing homes are based in Polk County, with rated providers averaging 2.4 out of 5 overall. Provider profiles below carry 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

To compare nursing homes, look past the star rating to the health inspection findings themselves, review nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation, memory care, and how care plans get reviewed.

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.

When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in Polk County, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes does Polk County have?

According to the current CMS data, Polk County, Florida has 25 Medicare-certified nursing homes, averaging 2.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers.

Which Polk County cities have nursing homes?

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

Data sources

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

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