Nursing home · Bartow, FL
Bartow Center
2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL 33830 · (863) 533-0578
Bartow Center is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing home in Bartow, Florida (Polk County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1975. On average it cares for 107 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Hearthstone Senior Communities, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in Florida is 3.3.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | Florida avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.25 | 3.86 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.50 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.11 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51% | 42% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 57% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | July 30, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 9 above the state average of 7 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 2 totalling $8,034 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Bartow Rehabilitation Center LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Bartow Center?
CMS rates Bartow Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Bartow Center have?
120 certified beds, with an average of 107 residents a day.
Does Bartow Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Bartow Center?
(863) 533-0578. Address: 2055 E Georgia St, Bartow, FL 33830.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).