Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106002) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (863) 815-0488 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, but its staffing rating is just 1 star.
Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center provides about 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including only 0.36 RN hours, and has a 1-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is high at 47.7% annually.
Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, certified for 120 beds with an average of 115.8 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since March 26, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wedgewood holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its component ratings are mixed: a 3-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure rating, and a 1-star staffing rating — the lowest possible staffing score.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high, at 47.7% annually, which is a factor reflected in the low staffing star rating.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials have been imposed. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for Wedgewood in this data set. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information is included in this data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should review the most current inspection and staffing details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wedgewood has a 2-star overall rating, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
It provides 3.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, with only 0.36 RN hours, and has a 1-star staffing rating. Nursing turnover is 47.7% annually.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 115.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 26, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Wedgewood scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8638150488 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8638150488 to arrange a visit.
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/106002?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.