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HomeFloridaBartow Center

Bartow Center

2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL 338308635330578WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(150 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
120
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $8,034

How Bartow Center Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.20 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.51 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.0%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.20 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.51 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 8, 2022
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 30, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Polk County 65+
146,515
19.9% of county
County Population
736,229
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Bartow Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Bartow, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1975. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
112
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1975
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jul 30, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
71.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jul 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Apr 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0909Potential for Harm

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Survey: Apr 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Feb 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Feb 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 5, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$8,034
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 30, 2024
$4,017
FineJul 30, 2024
$4,017

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.20 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.07 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.0%
RN Turnover
53.3%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BARTOW REHABILITATION CENTER LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
ROMBOLD, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WYATT, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 28, 2011
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2010
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 6, 2012
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2009
MCMILLAN, DELMETRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 4, 2025
SMITH, TAMMIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 21, 2023
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 18, 2025
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 18, 2025
OMEGA HEALTHCARE INVESTORS, INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2003
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 19, 2016
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 8, 2025
MCMILLAN, DELMETRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 4, 2025
SMITH, TAMMIEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 21, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bartow Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Bartow Center
Bartow, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,034
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL9.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $80,408
Highlands Lake Center
Lakeland, FL9.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL10.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,190
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL11.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL11.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL11.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $353,123
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bartow Center
Bartow, FL · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$8,034
Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
9.3 mi2/51/53/5$80,408
Highlands Lake Center
Lakeland, FL
9.5 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
10.5 mi2/52/53/5$4,190
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
11.1 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
11.1 mi4/53/55/5$24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
11.7 mi2/51/53/5$353,123

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bartow Center?▾
Bartow Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Bartow Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bartow Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bartow Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Bartow Center had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 30, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $8,034.
What are the staffing levels at Bartow Center?▾
Bartow Center provides 3.20 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 2.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.0%.
How many beds does Bartow Center have?▾
Bartow Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 112 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Bartow Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bartow Center?▾
On Google Maps, Bartow Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 150 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →