Vivo Healthcare Lakeland

Nursing Home · Lakeland, FL

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number105354

Contact & location

1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805
Polk County
Phone
(863) 688-5612
ZIP code
33805 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
185
Residents per day
171.5 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation LLC
Chain
Vivo Healthcare (12 facilities, avg 2.4★)
Medicare certified since
May 1, 1979
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.44 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.44 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.04 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
61.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 26, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
34 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-26 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-26
2025-06-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-26
2025-06-26 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-26
2025-04-30 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-04-30 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-02-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-05-21
2025-02-28 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-03-30
2025-02-28 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-30
2025-02-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-30
2025-02-28 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 2025-03-30
2024-06-05 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-05
2024-06-05 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-05
2023-03-02 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 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.
F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 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 2023-04-02
2023-03-02 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-04-02
2021-06-11 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 2021-07-11
2021-06-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-11
2021-06-11 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-11
2021-06-11 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-11
2021-06-11 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-07-11
2021-06-11 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 2021-07-11

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

13 penalties in the last three years, including $152,495 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-02-28Payment Denial46 days payment denial
2025-02-28Fine$84,692
2025-02-28Fine$8,673
2025-02-28Fine$8,672
2023-11-13Fine$4,587
2023-11-06Fine$4,587
2023-10-30Fine$4,587
2023-10-23Fine$4,587
2023-10-10Fine$4,587
2023-10-02Fine$4,587
2023-09-11Fine$13,762
2023-08-28Fine$4,587
2023-08-21Fine$4,587

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Palm Terrace J Dek Operations LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Allegiant Healthcare of Florida LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Asmsy LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Fein, Ariel (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Goldner, Samuel (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Irving Langer 2014 Family Trust U/T/A (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Karmel, Jacob (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Solomon Vizcaya Holdings LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Zaidys LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Bentz, Brian (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has a 1-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 Vivo Healthcare Lakeland have?

It has 185 certified beds and cares for about 172 residents per day.

Has Vivo Healthcare Lakeland been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 13 penalties totaling $152,495 in the last three years.

Who owns Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?

It is part of Vivo Healthcare 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 Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?

(863) 688-5612. The facility is located at 1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, 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.