VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND

Polk · FL · For profit - Limited Liability company · VIVO HEALTHCARE chain · 185 certified beds · CCN 105354 · LAKELAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC


VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND operates 185 certified beds in LAKELAND, Florida. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1979-05-01. It averages 171.5 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND?

CMS lists 34 health-inspection deficiencies for VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND since 2021-06-11, 21 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-03-26.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-03-26F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.D
2025-06-26F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-06-26F0550, F0584, F0609, F0645, F0656, F0677, F0684, F0757, F0759, F0812Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2025-04-30F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J
2025-04-30F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E
2025-02-28F0689, F0921Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.J
2025-02-28F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.F
2025-02-28F0609, F0842Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-06-05F0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.E
2024-06-05F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.D
2023-03-02F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.F
2023-03-02F0809Ensure 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.E
2023-03-02F0641, F0657, F0757, F0759, F0806Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2021-06-11F0656, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0761, F0925Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.D

Why was VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND fined 12 times?

DateTypeAmount
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

Has VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2025-04-0546

How is VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND staffed relative to the FL average?

MeasureThis facilityFL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.442813.82350
Total nursing staff turnover (%)41.541.4
Average number of residents per day171.5108.9

Who owns VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND, and what chain is it in?

VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name LAKELAND NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLC and belongs to the VIVO HEALTHCARE chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPALM TERRACE J DEK OPERATIONS LLCsince 03/31/2016
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTALLEGIANT HEALTHCARE OF FLORIDA LLC, ASMSY LLC, IRVING LANGER 2014 FAMILY TRUST U/T/A, SOLOMON VIZCAYA HOLDINGS LLC, ZAIDYS LLC, FEIN, ARIEL, GOLDNER, SAMUEL, KARMEL, JACOBsince 11/16/2017
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEBENTZ, BRIANsince 11/16/2017

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