Solaris Healthcare Lake City
Lake City, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105769) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $24,850
Phone: (386) 758-4777 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Solaris Healthcare Lake City holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Solaris Healthcare Lake City reports 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
Solaris Healthcare Lake City has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,850.00, and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Solaris Healthcare Lake City is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Lake City, Columbia County, Florida. The facility has been federally certified since May 26, 1992, and is licensed for 120 beds, with an average of 115.5 residents. Ownership is classified as Non profit - Other, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Solaris Healthcare Lake City holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.4%.
On CMS's penalty record, this facility has 1 federal fine on record totaling $24,850.00, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Solaris Healthcare Lake City is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which operates 22 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Solaris Healthcare Lake City has a 4-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 31.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $24,850.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds with an average of 115.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit facility (Non profit - Other) and is part of the Solaris Healthcare chain, which has 22 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 26, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at (386) 758-4777 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (386) 758-4777 or check Medicare Care Compare for more information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105769?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.