Nursing Homes in Highlands County, Florida

5 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve Highlands County, averaging 2.4 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

Browse: Nursing Homes in Florida · all care types in Highlands County · Cities: Lake Placid, Avon Park, Sebring

Nursing Homes profiles in Highlands County

Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company LAKE PLACID HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Lake Placid, FL 33852 CMS rating 2.0 / 5180 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation OAKS AT AVON Avon Park, FL 33825 CMS rating 4.0 / 5104 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Individual PALMS AT SEBRING NURSING AND REHABILITATION THE Sebring, FL 33870 CMS rating 1.0 / 5120 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company ROYAL CARE OF AVON PARK Avon Park, FL 33825 CMS rating 2.0 / 590 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation VIVO HEALTHCARE SEBRING Sebring, FL 33870 CMS rating 3.0 / 5104 beds

Cities in Highlands County

Lake Placid, FL 1 facilities Avon Park, FL 2 facilities Sebring, FL 2 facilities

Choosing a nursing home in Highlands County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in Highlands County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Highlands County?
The current CMS snapshot lists 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Highlands County, Florida, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.4 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in Highlands County have nursing homes?
Lake Placid, Avon Park, Sebring have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current snapshot.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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