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HomeFloridaLakeland Hills Center

Lakeland Hills Center

610 E Bella Vista Dr, Lakeland, FL 338058636888591WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(82 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $139,373

How Lakeland Hills 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
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.21 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.39 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
50.9%
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 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.21 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.39 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
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 28, 2023
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 12, 2026
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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Lakeland Hills Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakeland, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
114.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Mar 12, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
179.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: 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: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0770Potential for Harm

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Mar 12, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jan 14, 2025Corrected: 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: Aug 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Sep 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$139,373
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineApr 11, 2025
$139,373
Payment DenialApr 11, 2025
17 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.21 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.04 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.9%
RN Turnover
80.0%
Administrators Left
3

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LAKELAND HILLS REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
ROMBOLD, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WYATT, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 28, 2011
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2010
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 6, 2012
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2009
BOWDEN, DESTINYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 14, 2022
KUHLMEYER, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 7, 2022
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 19, 2016
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
BOWDEN, DESTINYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 14, 2022
KUHLMEYER, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Lakeland Hills Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $139,373
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL528 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $171,903
Charming Lakes Rehab
Lakeland, FL2,640 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $77,880
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL2.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $24,236
Manor at Carpenters, the
Lakeland, FL2.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL2.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL2.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland, FL · Current facility
—2/51/51/5$139,373
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL
528 ft1/51/53/5$171,903
Charming Lakes Rehab
Lakeland, FL
2,640 ft1/51/52/5$77,880
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
2.2 mi1/51/52/5$24,236
Manor at Carpenters, the
Lakeland, FL
2.3 mi4/54/54/5$24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL
2.3 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
2.3 mi2/53/51/5None recorded

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 Lakeland Hills Center?▾
Lakeland Hills Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Lakeland Hills 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). Lakeland Hills Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lakeland Hills Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakeland Hills Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 12, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $139,373.
What are the staffing levels at Lakeland Hills Center?▾
Lakeland Hills Center provides 3.21 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 0.79 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.9%.
How many beds does Lakeland Hills Center have?▾
Lakeland Hills Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 114.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 95% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakeland Hills 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 Lakeland Hills Center?▾
On Google Maps, Lakeland Hills Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →