Nursing homes › Florida › Highlands Lake Center
4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd, Lakeland, FL 33813 · 8636468699 · 179 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Aston Health, a group operating 38 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $561,103 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.32 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.70. Weekend total: 3.09. Nursing staff turnover: 54%.
All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-11-05 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-04 |
| 2025-04-17 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2025-04-17 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-12 |
| 2024-08-06 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-06 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-08-06 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-06 |
| 2024-03-07 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
| 2024-03-07 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-07 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GABRIEL LIVING CENTER, LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2023 |
| HIGHLANDS LAKE HOLDCO LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2023 |
| LCE PARTNERS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/15/2023 |
| GUTMAN, SAMUEL | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| BURGESS, TAMMIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2025 |
| BURGESS, TAMMIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2025 |
| PRASHAD, SHALIZA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/07/2023 |
| REINOSO, JOSE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/10/2022 |
| THACKER, TRICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/04/2022 |
| WILLIAMS, ELLIS | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/02/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105620. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.