Consulate Health Care Of Lake Parker in Lakeland, FL
Consulate Health Care Of Lake Parker is a nursing home community in Lakeland, FL.
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2020 West Lake Parker Drive, Lakeland, FL 33805
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
3.8 from 59 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Consulate Health Care Of Lake Parker
common18 reviews mention this
Staff care and responsiveness vary
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring, attentive, and dedicated, though a minority of reviews report serious lapses.
Many reviews emphasize caring, compassionate staff and describe help that makes residents feel secure, including nursing aides, nurses, and therapy teams. Several families also mention communication and follow-through with admissions and ongoing care needs. At the same time, some reviews report problems with call light response, medication follow-through, and other basic needs, with updates describing worsening situations.
common7 reviews mention this
Cleanliness is frequently praised
Multiple reviews highlight a clean facility and fresh-smelling rooms.
A number of residents and families describe the building as clean and well cared for, with housekeeping work mentioned directly and impressions that rooms and common areas look maintained. Several also reference cleanliness in bathrooms and floors. A few negative reviews contrast that by describing pests and odors and reporting concerns about cleanliness during their stay.
common5 reviews mention this
Food quality draws mixed feedback
Dining quality is a mix of strong praise and recurring complaints.
Some reviews explicitly call the food excellent or describe meals positively, and a few note residents enjoying the food. Others complain about food being cold or not meeting expectations. There are also comments tying food service to diet restrictions, including trouble getting certain dietary needs honored.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Diet restrictions may be hard to meet
Several reviews raise concerns that special dietary requests are not consistently followed.
At least one reviewer reports difficulties getting gluten-free and dairy-free needs accommodated. Another describes the facility not following dietary needs and pairing that with ongoing concerns about meals. Together, these comments point to potential gaps between requested diets and what residents receive.
caveat7 reviews mention this
Call light and medication follow-through
Some reviews describe delays with call lights and medication follow-through.
A cluster of negative reviews mention long waits to get help after pressing the call light, including situations where lights and basic needs were not addressed in a timely way. Several also describe issues with medicine being given as needed, including missed prescription calls after discharge and resulting health worries. One review also includes incidents described as dangerous, with updates reporting additional breakdowns in care.
common4 reviews mention this
Therapy support is a common strength
Many reviews connect rehab progress to knowledgeable therapy support.
Some residents describe therapy teams as knowledgeable and unhurried, including physical and occupational therapy. There are also reviews that credit getting started with therapy quickly and describe meaningful improvement during the rehab stay. A few other reviews are less specific about therapy, but overall the positive comments about the therapy department stand out.
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Features
Housing
120 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Physicians
Central Florida Speech & Hearing Center (0.3 miles)
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Friendly staff, clean facilities, and affordable independent living with engaging activities.
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