Nursing home in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland Hills Center
Medicare and Medicaid
610 E BELLA VISTA DR, Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 688-8591
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home2
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Mar 12, 2026. CMS counts 14 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home14
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 3 immediate jeopardy, 19 potential for harm.
- 3 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 19 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
Show the other 12 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Apr 12, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 16, 2026 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 29, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | K Immediate jeopardy, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 29, 2025 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 29, 2025 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 14, 2025 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 14, 2025 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 14, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 11, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.21 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.39 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home50.9%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $139,373, and 1 payment denial. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 114.3 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities) |
| Legal business name | LAKELAND HILLS REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Dec 1, 1974 |
| County | Polk |
| CMS certification number | 105283 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |