Skilled nursing · Lakeland, FL

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland

1919 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805

2 / 5CMS 185 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

0

Below median

Federal · State

Serious issues

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Vivo Healthcare Lakeland carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Florida state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 2.8 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.49 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 40 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.49
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
40%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
2.8%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Florida state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★1 / 5
Staffing★★★★★2 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.49
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.56
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
40%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
73%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
2.8%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
22.4%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.8%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

Abuse finding on recordNot special focusInspection current$181,077 in fines (17)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID105354
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds185
Avg residents167

Citations · last 36 months

  • Flagged by CMS data

    CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This is one of the most serious flags CMS assigns.

    From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Florida DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Vivo Healthcare Lakeland been cited for resident harm?

CMS has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. It has $181,077 in federal fines across 17 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Vivo Healthcare Lakeland appears in the record section above.

Does Vivo Healthcare Lakeland use antipsychotic medications?

2.8 percent of long-stay residents at Vivo Healthcare Lakeland are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 22.4 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Vivo Healthcare Lakeland's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Florida state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Vivo Healthcare Lakeland?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland is located at 1919 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805. Phone: (863) 688-5612. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Vivo Healthcare Lakeland a special focus facility?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have an abuse icon and $181,077 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Vivo Healthcare Lakeland's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Vivo Healthcare Lakeland compare to other Lakeland skilled nursing facilities?

Vivo Healthcare Lakeland holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 0. The full Lakeland directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Lakeland directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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