nursing home in Lakeland, FL

Florida Presbyterian Homes INC

909 Lakeside Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 · (863) 688-5521

★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★5
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Florida Presbyterian Homes INC at a glance

Florida Presbyterian Homes INC is a 68-bed non-profit nursing home in Lakeland, Florida (Polk County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (1 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (February 26, 2024) found 9 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 26.3% per year (state average 41.4%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
Non Profit - Church Related
Beds
68
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Westminster Communities of Florida
Medicare-certified since
April 3, 1997
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Polk County
CMS Certification Number
105949

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)4 / 53.3 / 53 / 5Better
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.9 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Better
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.2 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.6 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.3 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility3.81 hrsFlorida average3.82 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)3.81 hrs3.82 hrs3.86 hrsAverage
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.04 hrs0.73 hrs0.69 hrsBetter
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.21 hrs2.31 hrs2.32 hrsAverage
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.53 hrs3.49 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)26.3%41.4%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)13.3%46%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)011Better

Inspections

This facility9Florida average7U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)979Average
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)113Better
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)496380.6Better

Penalties

This facility0Florida average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$24,361$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds68122107
Average residents per day6310986
Occupancy93.2%88.9%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.4%Florida average2.5%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.4%2.5%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)0.8%4.5%4.6%Better
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)1.1%8.6%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)0.7%0.7%1.6%Better
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0%0.3%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)5.7%8.7%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)5.6%9.5%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)3.7%5.5%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.6%12.8%Better
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)23.1%14.4%19.5%Worse
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)6.4%10.5%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%99.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.3%Florida average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Florida and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityFlorida avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.3%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)98.6%94.7%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)99%95.2%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 7 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
July 30, 2026
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected August 30, 2026
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 15, 2024
February 26, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected March 18, 2024
March 3, 2022
Standard
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 2, 2022
March 3, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2022
March 3, 2022
Standard
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 2, 2022
March 3, 2022
Standard
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 2, 2022
March 3, 2022
Standard
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 2, 2022
January 8, 2021
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2021
January 8, 2021
Fire safety
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2021
January 8, 2021
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2021
January 8, 2021
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2021
January 8, 2021
Fire safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 28, 2021
January 8, 2021
Standard
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2021
January 8, 2021
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2021
January 8, 2021
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2021

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
ABUAITA, ALA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/16/2025
DURRANT, ELLISA
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/16/2025
DODDRIDGE, DONALD
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
HENNIS, GARRY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
KEITH, HENRY
Individual
corporate directorNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
DODDRIDGE, DONALD
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
FAUBEL, MEGAN
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2025
HENNIS, GARRY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
KEITH, HENRY
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2024
TAMNEY, MICHAEL
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/18/2017
ABUAITA, ALA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/08/2025
DURRANT, ELLISA
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE05/15/2024

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Frequently asked questions

What is Florida Presbyterian Homes INC's rating?

Florida Presbyterian Homes INC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.

How many inspection citations did Florida Presbyterian Homes INC receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Florida Presbyterian Homes INC accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Florida Presbyterian Homes INC?

It is non profit - church related and part of Westminster Communities of Florida. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Florida Presbyterian Homes INC and how do I contact it?

Florida Presbyterian Homes INC is at 909 Lakeside Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803. Phone: (863) 688-5521.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.