Lakeland Hills Center

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2025 from $214,420 to $139,373.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

• Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0565 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0645 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0770. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0867 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 12, 2026.

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CMS fine of $36,735 on March 12, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 11, 2025 from $202,020 to $214,420.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 12, 2025, for 17 days.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

59 of 694 Florida homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2025.

• Citation F0726. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 29, 2025.

• Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2025.

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CMS fine of $139,373 on April 11, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

• Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 14, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0865. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2021.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

• Citation K0521. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2021.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0293. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2021.

• Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2021.

• Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 19, 2021.

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