Nursing homes › Florida › Lakeland Hills Center
610 E Bella Vista Dr, Lakeland, FL 33805 · 8636888591 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Hearthstone Senior Communities, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.0/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $548,011 in federal fines. This facility rates the same as its group average (2.0/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.21 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 3.04. Nursing staff turnover: 51%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-12 |
| 2026-03-12 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2026-03-12 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-16 |
| 2025-04-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-04-11 | 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. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-05-29 |
| 2025-04-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | K | complaint | corrected 2025-05-29 |
| 2025-04-11 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-29 |
| 2025-01-14 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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 2025-02-14 |
| 2025-01-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-14 |
| 2024-08-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-09-11 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-09-28 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-10-28 |
| 2023-07-18 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-08-18 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-11 | Fine | $139,373 |
| 2025-04-11 | Payment Denial | 17 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAKELAND HILLS REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2009 |
| HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 04/01/2009 |
| GARNER, ALVIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| JAFFE, HOWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| ROMBOLD, LORI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| WYATT, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2009 |
| CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/28/2011 |
| FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2010 |
| KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/06/2012 |
| THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2009 |
| BOWDEN, DESTINY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/14/2022 |
| KUHLMEYER, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/07/2022 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105283. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.