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HomeFloridaBreezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 338098638591446WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(47 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,351

How Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.47 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.40 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.4%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.47 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.40 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 8, 2023
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 4 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Polk County 65+
146,515
19.9% of county
County Population
736,229
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakeland, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
117.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 28, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
74.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: Mar 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jul 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Jul 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0848Potential for Harm

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 8, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$6,351
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 17, 2023
$6,351

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.14 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.94 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.47 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.31 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.4%
RN Turnover
58.8%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LAKEVIEW SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 3, 2021
SUNSHINE SNF GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 30, 2021
LEIFER, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
BRADLEY, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 21, 2025
BRADLEY, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
Lakeland, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $6,351
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CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Manor at Carpenters, the
Lakeland, FL1.5 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL1.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL2.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,236
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL2.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $171,903
Charming Lakes Rehab
Lakeland, FL2.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $77,880
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
Lakeland, FL · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$6,351
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
1.5 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Manor at Carpenters, the
Lakeland, FL
1.5 mi4/54/54/5$24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL
1.5 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
2.0 mi1/51/52/5$24,236
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
2.7 mi1/51/53/5$171,903
Charming Lakes Rehab
Lakeland, FL
2.7 mi1/51/52/5$77,880

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $6,351.
What are the staffing levels at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center provides 3.47 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.94 LPN hours, and 2.14 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.4%.
How many beds does Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center have?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 117.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Lakeland. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 47 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Excelsior Care Group

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →