BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
587 SE ERMINE AVE, Lake City, FL 32025
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake City, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (16.8%) is above the Florida average of 8.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lake City, the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.8% — worse than the Florida average of 8.7% (92% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Florida average of 2.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the Florida average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 36.1% — worse than the Florida average of 26.2% (38% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Lake City.
How is BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.8% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.6% here versus 4.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 90 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BAYA POINTE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Lake City options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lake City
Lake City sits in Columbia County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.8% 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+
- 13,338 (18.8%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $44,818
- Median home value
- $128,800
Demographics for Columbia County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lake City.
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