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Bartow Center

2055 E Georgia St

3.9(169 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
History
Serving Polk County area for over 35 years
Location
Located close to local hospitals
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Focus
Handles post-acute hospital-to-home discharge transitions

What Families Think

Reviewers consistently describe Bartow Center as a caring, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive staff, good food, and a clean, recently renovated environment. Google reviews are strongly positive, highlighting the admissions and social work staff by name and praising physician and nursing involvement in resident care.

The Good

  • Staff described as attentive and genuinely caring
  • Social worker praised for smooth discharge coordination
  • Physician and nurse practitioner rounded almost daily
  • Food quality praised by reviewers
  • Recently renovated with new flooring and furnishings
  • Long-standing, locally run facility

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Bartow Center is a senior living community in Bartow, Florida offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 169 reviews.

About Bartow Center

Bartow Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Bartow, Florida, offering post-acute services, rehabilitation, and long-term care. The facility has served the Polk County area for over 35 years and is situated close to local hospitals.

The center provides coordinated services including skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. Support services include social services, activities programs, nutritional services, housekeeping, and laundry. Care is delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants working collaboratively with physicians to develop individualized plans of care for each resident and patient.

Post-acute services at Bartow Center assist patients transitioning from hospital to home, with a professional team working to support successful discharge goals. For residents requiring long-term care, the facility offers general nursing and restorative services in a home-like environment designed to promote dignity and respect.

The interdisciplinary care team collaborates with residents, patients, and families to tailor services to individual needs. The facility emphasizes core values including communication, compassion, dignity, empathy, integrity, respect, and responsiveness in all aspects of care delivery.

Types of Care at Bartow Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Bartow Center

3.9overall · 169 ratings combined

3.9★ on Google (169)

George Noone

May 2026

via Google

This is a very nice facility. The entire staff works tirelessly to provide quality care to the patients. As a home care business owner, I visit many facilities, and the staff's dedication is hard to beat. Doreen the social worker does an incredible job. Anytime we took care of a discharging client, she made certain all needed resources were in place and provided a detailed account of that client's personal needs. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone needing long or short term skilled care.

Adam Rogers

Jan 2026

via Google

The Bartow Center is truly exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you’re met with professionalism, warmth, and a genuine commitment to quality care. The staff is knowledgeable, attentive, and takes the time to make sure every question is answered and every concern is addressed. The facility itself is clean, well-organized, and welcoming, which makes the entire experience even better. You can tell that the team at the Bartow Center genuinely cares about the people they serve and takes pride in what they do. I highly recommend the Bartow Center to anyone looking for a place that combines expertise, compassion, and outstanding service. This is a center that consistently goes above and beyond.

Tracee Wallace

Nov 2025

via Google

From the beautiful landscaping on the outside, to the beautiful people on the inside makes Bartow Center the epitome of others. Pretty, the best remodeled furnishings, and new floorings, doesn't make your loved ones feel great, it's the love and care of staff that rewards your loved ones with optimal care and love. It's very easy to rely on the look of the building, but it's always phenomenal when we see the care and love of the staff! This is a clean, very nice facility, but most importantly, it loves each and everyone that enters for help in getting better! This facility may not have all the quirks of a million dollar building, but it certainly makes your loved ones feel like a million dollars! Check it out for yourself.

Haseeb Rahman

Nov 2025

via Google

Excellent facility with caring staff and administration who is very personal. The doctor that I dealt with was very kind and knowledgeable, and his nurse practitioner rounded almost daily. The food was really good. Sometimes people judge nursing homes on looks but they forget it’s really about the people inside. This facility has been serving Bartow for decades and it is run by locals and people who understand the people of Bartow. Highly recommended!

Jennifer Dial

Oct 2025

via Google

I recently attended their Fall Festival. Was so pleased to see the renovations they had done. But what really stood out was Jennifer, the Admissions Director. She paid attention to every detail and put on an amazing event. I was so pleased at the kindness I saw by all staff and how happy every resident was.

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Government Inspection History

3 inspection visits in the last three years, 27 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jul 30, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 9, 2024

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 9, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

Apr 8, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 8, 2022

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2022

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2022

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2022

  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2022

  • Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2022

Feb 5, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Bartow Center offer?

Bartow Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Bartow Center located?

Bartow Center is located at 2055 E Georgia St in Bartow, Florida.

What do families say about Bartow Center?

Reviewers consistently describe Bartow Center as a caring, well-run skilled nursing facility with attentive staff, good food, and a clean, recently renovated environment. Google reviews are strongly positive, highlighting the admissions and social work staff by name and praising physician and nursing involvement in resident care.

How did Bartow Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Bartow Center had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 27 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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