Lakeland Hills Center

Nursing Home · Lakeland, FL

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number105283

Contact & location

610 E Bella Vista DR
Lakeland, FL 33805
Polk County
Phone
(863) 688-8591
ZIP code
33805 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
114.3 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Lakeland Hills Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Chain
Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1974
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.21 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.39 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.79 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.04 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.04 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.9 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
80.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
3 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
32 health · 8 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-16 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2026-03-12 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2026-03-12 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2026-03-12 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-12
2026-03-12 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2026-03-12 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-16
2025-04-11 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-06-29
2025-04-11 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-29
2025-04-11 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-29
2025-04-11 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-29
2025-01-14 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-14 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2025-01-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-14
2024-08-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-09-11
2023-09-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2023-09-28 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-28
2021-08-19 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-09-19

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $139,373 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-11Payment Denial17 days payment denial
2025-04-11Fine$139,373

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lakeland Hills Rehabilitation Center, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Hearthstone Senior Communities, INC. (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Bowden, Destiny (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Consulting Support Services, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Facility Support Company, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kane Financial Services, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kuhlmeyer, Richard (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Select Rehabilitation, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Themis Health Management, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Garner, Alvin (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Jaffe, Howard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Rombold, Lori (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wyatt, Brian (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Bowden, Destiny (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Consulting Support Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Facility Support Company, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kane Financial Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kuhlmeyer, Richard (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Themis Health Management, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Lakeland Hills Center?

Lakeland Hills Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.

How many beds does Lakeland Hills Center have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 114 residents per day.

Has Lakeland Hills Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $139,373 in the last three years.

Who owns Lakeland Hills Center?

It is part of Hearthstone Senior Communities and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Lakeland Hills Center?

(863) 688-8591. The facility is located at 610 E Bella Vista DR, Lakeland, FL 33805.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.