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Complaint Investigation

Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center

May 26, 2026 · Lakeland, FL · 1010 Carpenters Way
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 120
Provider ID 106002
Healthcare Facility
Wedgewood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center
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Source Document
Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)
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Inspection Summary

WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LAKELAND, FL — inspection on May 26, 2026.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0558
Resident Rights Deficiencies

Review of a facility policy titled, Motorized Wheelchair Use Process, Revised 4/29/2026 revealed: Purpose: Each resident who utilizes a motorized wheelchair will be evaluated to ensure the resident is able to safely maneuver the device without placing self or others at risk for injury.Procedure:The motorized wheelchair assessment shall be completed by therapy for each resident who utilizes the device upon admission or prior to utilizing the device freely about the facility.The resident/legal representative will provide the motorized wheelchair and shall be responsible for repairs and maintenance of the device.Continued use of the motorized wheelchair will be reviewed quarterly and as needed.The facility will prohibit and/or restrict the use of the motorized wheelchair should the resident be unable to safely maneuver the device and/or is non-compliant with safe operation.The facility will prohibit use of the motorized wheelchair if the device becomes unsafe to operate, is not maintained routinely, and/or any other reason that poses a risk for continued use.The facility is not liable for or responsible for storing the motorized wheelchair when continued use is prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in LAKELAND, FL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from WEDGEWOOD HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.