Lake Placid Health And Rehabilitation Center

Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which places it below average compared to other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a pretty uneven story.

The health inspection rating is 1 star, meaning state inspectors have cited this facility more frequently or more seriously than most. That is the area families tend to care about most, because it reflects real on-the-ground conditions - things like safety, care practices, and whether the facility is following proper procedures. The staffing rating lands at 3 stars, which is average, suggesting a fairly typical level of nurse time per resident. It is not a red flag, but it is not a standout either. The quality measures rating is a genuine bright spot at 5 stars, meaning resident health outcomes - things like wound care, falls, pain management, and hospital readmissions - rank much better than average. That gap between a strong quality score and a weak inspection score is worth noting. It could mean the clinical care residents actually receive day-to-day is better than the inspection record suggests, but families should still ask the facility directly about any past citations and what steps have been taken to address them.

Staffing at Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center is pretty close to what you'd find at most Florida nursing homes, with a couple of small differences worth knowing about. On the registered nurse side, residents here receive about 0.51 RN hours per day compared to the Florida average of 0.52, which is essentially the same and translates to roughly 30 minutes of RN time daily - about what you'd expect across the state. Where this facility actually edges ahead is in total nursing coverage, meaning all nurses combined, coming in at 4.15 hours per resident per day versus the Florida average of 3.87. In practical terms, that extra roughly 17 minutes per resident each day may not sound like much, but across a full shift it can mean more consistent check-ins, faster help with daily needs, and a little less waiting when a resident needs assistance. Neither figure is dramatically above or below average, so families should feel reasonably comfortable with staffing levels here while still asking during a tour how coverage is handled on nights and weekends, when staffing at any facility tends to be thinner.

Lake Placid Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is about as low as it gets and signals that inspectors have found recurring or significant concerns at this facility. That said, the state and federal government have not issued any formal penalties or fines against this facility, so there is no financial penalty history to flag. Families should understand that a low inspection rating reflects real findings from on-site visits, and it warrants a closer look before making a decision. Visiting in person, talking to staff, and reviewing the detailed inspection reports are all reasonable next steps. You can compare this facility's record against others in Lake Placid on the Lake Placid nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your nurses and aides been working here on average, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a fall or a sudden change in health, what exactly happens next and how quickly will someone contact our family?
4. Can you walk me through what a typical weekday looks like for a resident, from the time they wake up to when they go to sleep?
5. What did your most recent state inspection find, and what specific steps did you take to fix any problems that were cited?
6. How do you handle a situation where a resident or family member raises a complaint about the quality of care they are receiving?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.