Solaris Healthcare Lake City

Solaris Healthcare Lake City holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which puts it above average compared to nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents. The health inspection rating comes in at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average when it comes to citations from state inspectors, so families should feel comfortable asking the staff about any past findings and what steps were taken to address them. Staffing earns 4 stars, which is a good sign, indicating nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than you'd typically see, and more hands on deck generally means more attentive, responsive care. The standout here is the 5-star quality measures rating, the highest possible score, which reflects strong outcomes across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure ulcers, hospital readmissions, and how well residents maintain their physical function.

When you put it all together, the overall 4-star rating reflects a facility that genuinely performs well in the areas that matter most to day-to-day resident health and wellbeing. The quality measures score in particular is a strong indicator that residents at Solaris Healthcare Lake City are receiving care that produces real, measurable results. The average health inspection score is worth a conversation with the admissions team, but it doesn't overshadow the broader picture of a facility that is staffed well and delivering above-average clinical outcomes for its residents.

Solaris Healthcare Lake City comes in slightly above the Florida average when it comes to staffing, which is a good sign for families weighing their options. Registered nurses here provide about 0.59 hours of care per resident each day, compared to the state average of 0.52, and total nurse hours land at 3.96 versus Florida's 3.87 average. In practical terms, that difference might not sound dramatic, but it can matter on a busy floor - it could mean a nurse has a bit more time to notice a change in your loved one's condition, answer a call light sooner, or spend an extra few minutes reviewing medications. These numbers put Solaris modestly ahead of many Florida nursing homes, though families should still ask about staffing during nights and weekends, since daily averages don't always capture the full picture.

Solaris Healthcare Lake City has a middle-of-the-road health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which suggests the facility meets basic standards but has some room for improvement. There is one government penalty on record, with a fine of $24,850 issued as recently as June 2025. A single penalty does not automatically make a facility unsafe, but the recency of it is worth noting, and families should ask the facility directly about what happened and what steps were taken to address it. It is a reasonable conversation to have before making any decisions. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lake City on the Lake City nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant typically care for during a day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses week to week, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, has a medical emergency, or shows signs of a serious change in condition?
4. How do you handle a resident who resists care, becomes confused at night, or shows signs of depression or anxiety?
5. If I stop by unannounced on a Tuesday afternoon or a Sunday morning, what would I likely see happening on the floor?
6. How does the facility communicate with families when something goes wrong, and can you give me a recent example of how that played out?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.