WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1010 CARPENTERS WAY, Lakeland, FL 33809
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How WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lakeland, 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 staffing (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.9%) is above the Florida average of 2.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lakeland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.1% — better than the Florida average of 8.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Florida average of 2.5% (55% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.2% — better than the Florida average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — better than the Florida average of 26.2%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Lakeland.
How is WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its staffing levels 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 practices help WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.1% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.9% here versus 2.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% 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 WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION 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 WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION 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 Lakeland
Lakeland 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 Lakeland.
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