Highlands Lake Center

Highlands Lake Center is a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving the South Lakeland community from its convenient location on Lakeland Highlands Road. Set in one of Polk County's most accessible and family-friendly corridors, Highlands Lake Center provides expert post-acute care in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are treated with respect, expertise, and genuine compassion. South Lakeland is a thriving residential area known for its excellent amenities, well-regarded neighborhoods, and easy connectivity to the rest of the city. The Lakeland Highlands Road corridor is home to a wide variety of shopping plazas, grocery stores, pharmacies, and dining options — making it easy for visiting family members to stop by frequently without inconvenience. Gow B. Fields Memorial Park and the nearby shores of Lake Hollingsworth provide tranquil outdoor spaces for those who want to enjoy Florida's beautiful weather. South Florida Avenue's bustling retail and restaurant scene is also moments away. For clinical coordination, Highlands Lake Center benefits from proximity to Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, the region's flagship acute-care hospital and trauma center, as well as the many Watson Clinic outpatient locations that serve South Lakeland residents. This network ensures that residents' care teams remain connected and that transitions from hospital to rehab are smooth and well-coordinated. Managed by Aston Health, a company committed to quality-driven skilled nursing operations, Highlands Lake Center maintains high standards of clinical care through dedicated staffing, evidence-based therapy programs, and thoughtful care planning. Services include 24-hour skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, wound care, and individualized discharge support. For families in South Lakeland and greater Polk County seeking a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center that combines clinical strength with a caring culture, Highlands Lake Center stands as a trusted choice.