Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd · Lakeland, FL · 33805 · 8636885612
185 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vivo Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $102,037 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$102,037 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 16 · $174,726 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
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.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 2, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,672 |
| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $8,673 |
| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $84,692 |
| February 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 46 days |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $10,586 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $2,823 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105354 · certified since May 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.