Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc in Lakeland, FL provides nursing-home care with around-the-clock access to licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Residents receive continuous monitoring, medication administration, wound care, and coordination with physicians and specialists. On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapists work with residents on individualized rehabilitation plans, and the facility maintains emergency response protocols and clinical equipment to manage acute changes in condition without unnecessary transfers.
Beyond medical oversight, the community supplies routine assistance with bathing, dressing, mobility, and other daily tasks. Care plans are reviewed regularly with residents and families to align support levels with changing needs. The staff also tracks nutrition, hydration, and cognitive status, and can arrange transportation for off-site appointments. Social workers are available to help residents and families navigate insurance, discharge planning, and other practical matters.
Accommodations range from private apartments in Midwest Village to rooms adjacent to Nicholas Conservatory & Anderson Gardens, with additional options that open directly to outdoor areas. Layouts vary in size and may include features such as step-in showers, kitchenettes, or patio access, but not all units contain every feature. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services are provided according to the resident’s care contract.
Meals are prepared on site with attention to dietary requirements prescribed by physicians or dietitians. The main dining room offers table service and menus that rotate regularly, while lighter fare is available in smaller dining nooks for residents who prefer flexible hours. Modified textures and therapeutic diets are accommodated, and staff monitor caloric intake for residents with specialized nutritional needs.
Residents may spend free time in the activity center, borrow books or use computers in the library and computer lounge, join scheduled bingo games, or swim laps or participate in water therapy in the swimming pool.