Nursing homes near Lake Wales
The area within 8 miles of Lake Wales carries 21.2 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — in line with national.
Demand & supply in the Lake Wales catchment
| Residents aged 75+ (within 8 miles) | 5,894 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 1,039 |
| Certified nursing beds | 220 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 21.2 |
| Beds at the national rate (24.2/100) | 251 |
| Shortfall vs national rate | 31 beds |
Quality of the nearby stock
Nursing homes nearest Lake Wales
| Home | Beds | CMS rating | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center Lake Wales 33853 | 120 | Not rated | 0.95 |
| Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center Lake Wales 33853 | 100 | 1-star (Much below average) | 0.95 |
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Reserve founding access →Care near Lake Wales — questions
- How many nursing home beds are near Lake Wales?
- Within 8 miles of Lake Wales there are 220 certified nursing home beds across 2 CMS-certified homes.
- Is Lake Wales short of nursing home beds?
- The 8-mile catchment around Lake Wales has 21.2 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — in line with national. At the national rate it would carry 31 more beds.
This catchment sits mainly in Polk County.
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Method: an 8-mile catchment around Lake Wales. Supply is every CMS-certified nursing home in reach; demand is US Census ACS 5-year population aged 75+/85+. The 24.2/100 national benchmark is computed from the data. Estimates for research and site screening. Updated July 2026.