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HomeFloridaVivo Healthcare Lakeland

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland

1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 338058636885612WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(184 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
185
certified
15 fine(s) totaling $171,903

How Vivo Healthcare Lakeland 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
1/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.44 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.44 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.5%
FL average
41.4%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 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 3.44 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.44 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
16
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 2, 2023
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 26, 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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Vivo Healthcare Lakeland is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakeland, Florida with 185 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
185
Avg Residents/Day
171.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
111.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 26, 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: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: 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 30, 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 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0921Immediate Jeopardy

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0573Potential for Harm

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0770Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 11, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$171,903
Number of Fines
15
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
16

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$4,235
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 10, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 13, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 6, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 2, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 21, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 23, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 14, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 28, 2023
$4,587
FineFeb 28, 2025
$8,672
FineFeb 28, 2025
$8,673
FineJul 17, 2023
$10,586
FineSep 11, 2023
$13,762
FineFeb 28, 2025
$84,692
Payment DenialFeb 28, 2025
46 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.44 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.04 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.16 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
61.3%
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 (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PALM TERRACE J DEK OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Mar 31, 2016
ALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE OF FLORIDA LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2017
ASMSY LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2017
IRVING LANGER 2014 FAMILY TRUST U/T/A5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2017
SOLOMON VIZCAYA HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2017
ZAIDYS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 16, 2017
FEIN, ARIEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2017
GOLDNER, SAMUEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2017
KARMEL, JACOB5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ANov 16, 2017
BENTZ, BRIANW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ANov 16, 2017

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Vivo Healthcare Lakeland and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FLCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $171,903
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland, FL528 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $139,373
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, FL2.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL2.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL2.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$171,903
Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland, FL
528 ft2/51/51/5$139,373
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
2.2 mi4/54/54/5$24,252
The Club at Lake Gibson
Lakeland, FL
2.2 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Lakeland, FL
2.2 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 Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?▾
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Vivo Healthcare Lakeland 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). Vivo Healthcare Lakeland participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Vivo Healthcare Lakeland had any health inspection violations?▾
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 26, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 15 fine(s) totaling $171,903.
What are the staffing levels at Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?▾
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland provides 3.44 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours, 0.89 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
How many beds does Vivo Healthcare Lakeland have?▾
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has 185 certified beds with an average of 171.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Vivo Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?▾
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 Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?▾
On Google Maps, Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 184 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

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