BARTOW CENTER
2055 E GEORGIA ST, Bartow, FL 33830
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BARTOW CENTER Compares
BARTOW CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Bartow, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Florida average of 2.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.5% — worse than the Florida average of 8.6% (92% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Florida average of 2.5% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2% (32% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BARTOW CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BARTOW CENTER with other nursing homes in Bartow.
How is BARTOW CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BARTOW CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.5% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BARTOW CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BARTOW CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BARTOW CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BARTOW CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Bartow
Bartow sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 143,067 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,535
- Median home value
- $162,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bartow.
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