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HomeFloridaBreezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 338098638591446
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,351

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 113.1 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 12 deficiencies (inspected May 8, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $6,351 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.59 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 53.9% (high)

• Part of the Excelsior Care Group chain (33 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
113.1
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)
12
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0745Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 27, 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
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
F0582Potential for Harm

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

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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 27, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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 Aide2.32 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.59 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.42 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.9%
RN Turnover
59.1%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LAKEVIEW SNF OPERATIONS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Sep 3, 2021
SUNSHINE SNF GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ASep 30, 2021
BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 30, 2021
LANDA, BENJAMIN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 30, 2021
LEIFER, JOEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 30, 2021
ZUPNICK, JOEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 30, 2021
LEIFER, JOELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
JOSEPH, EDELINEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 1, 2021

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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 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $6,351 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?▾
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center provides 3.59 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 0.83 LPN hours, and 2.32 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.9%.
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 113.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% 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, there are 11 other nursing homes in Lakeland, Florida with an average rating of 2.2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lakeland nursing homes page.

Part of Excelsior Care Group

This chain operates 33 facilities. View all →