Consulate Health Care Of Lakeland

Consulate Health Care Of Lakeland is a nursing home community in Lakeland, FL.

Information last verified:

5245 North Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.7 from 60 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Consulate Health Care Of Lakeland

common 20 reviews mention this

Social services support stands out

Social services is consistently described as knowledgeable and responsive.

Many residents and families single out social services for helping them navigate care plans, insurance, and discharge steps. Several reviews specifically praise Brenda and her team for being compassionate, prompt, and proactive about arranging what families need. A few reviewers also mention improved communication because calls are returned and updates are provided. Overall, social services shows up as a major reason people feel supported during a stressful time.

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Therapy and rehab help recovery

Physical therapy is repeatedly described as motivating and effective.

Reviews frequently describe physical therapy teams as knowledgeable, encouraging, and focused on helping patients regain strength and mobility. Multiple families say their loved ones made meaningful progress, including being able to walk or regain functional movement with the rehab program. The nursing and rehab experience is also described as coordinated enough to support discharge planning, not just day-to-day therapy sessions. This aligns with the community’s skilled nursing facility care focus and its emphasis on medication management and daily living support.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is mixed

Cleanliness gets both strong praise and serious complaints.

Some reviewers describe the facility as consistently clean, well maintained, and free of unpleasant odors. Others raise major concerns about cleanliness and hygiene, including reports of pest or mold issues, soiled conditions, and residents being left in dirty environments for extended periods. Even among generally positive reviews, one mentions housekeeping and laundry as a work in process. Taken together, cleanliness appears to vary enough that it can heavily influence someone’s experience.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are described as structured and involving.

Several reviews mention an activity director and describe efforts to keep residents busy with regularly scheduled programs. One review credits a revamped activity program for reaching residents and increasing engagement. Another notes that residents have opportunities like bingo and church services, not just sitting in rooms. For families looking for day-to-day engagement, activities come through as a recurring point of satisfaction.

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Food quality and temperature vary

Food gets mixed feedback, especially on taste and temperature.

Some reviews praise meals as better than typical rehab food, while others criticize specific items and portion choices. A couple reviewers mention food being served cold, including breakfast that did not meet expectations. One review also notes concerns about fresh produce and meal composition. Dining seems to land differently depending on the day and what residents are served.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Communication and staffing can fail

Nursing response and follow-through receive serious criticism.

A number of negative reviews focus on delayed response to call lights, insufficient assistance with hygiene, and concerns about how care is handled when families aren’t present. Several accounts describe residents left in soiled conditions for hours or not receiving timely attention after requests are made. Medication-related issues also appear, including reports of delayed pain meds and problems following doctor instructions. While other reviews describe attentive nurses and good care, these complaints are serious enough to be a recurring caveat.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • King's Wok (0.2 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (0.5 miles)
  • Cracker Barrel (0.9 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.8 miles)
  • Palace Italian Restaurant (1.9 miles)
  • Ford's Garage Lakeland (1.9 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Black & Brew Coffee House & Bistro (4.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Timothy E Knight (1.2 miles)
  • Clark And Daughtrey Walk-in (1.6 miles)
  • Fischer Schemmer & Silbiger (1.7 miles)
  • Optical Outlets (1.8 miles)
  • Florida Department of Health, Polk County Health Department, Lakeland Clinic (1.9 miles)
  • Bedi B S MD (1.9 miles)
  • Sears Hearing Aid Center by Miracle-Ear (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Winn-Dixie (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Epic Pharmacies (1.6 miles)
  • Providence Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center (1.4 miles)
  • Central Florida Surgi-Center (2.4 miles)
  • Endoscopy Unit (3.4 miles)
  • Radiology Department (3.4 miles)
  • Lakeland Regional Medical Center (3.4 miles)
  • Lakeland Regional Heal (3.4 miles)
  • Lakeland Regional Health (3.6 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Parker Park (2 miles)
  • Hunt Fountain Park (3.1 miles)
  • Adair PARK (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Christ Lutheran Church (2.2 miles)
  • South Florida Baptist Association (6.4 miles)
  • Way Community Church (6.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark USA (2.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Railroad Tracks (4.8 miles)

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