LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
298 SW PROSPERITY PLACE, Lake City, FL 32024
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 113-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lake City, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.0%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% 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: 2.0% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (78% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (30% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (34% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.0% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Lake City.
How is LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION 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 practices help LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.0% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.3% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 113 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does LAKE CITY HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Lake City options?
Its 2-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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