Lakeland Hills Center
Lakeland, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105283) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $139,373 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (863) 688-8591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakeland Hills Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Lakeland Hills Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover was reported at 50.9%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $139,373.00 against Lakeland Hills Center, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was noted in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Lakeland Hills Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida, operating under For profit - Limited Liability company ownership since first CMS approval in December 1974. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reported an average daily census of 114.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakeland Hills Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a Staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and a Quality Measures rating of 5 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.21 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.39 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover was reported at 50.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $139,373.00 against this facility, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was included in the data reviewed for this listing.
Lakeland Hills Center is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 across the chain. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare, most recent published data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Lakeland Hills Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.21 hours per resident per day, with 0.39 RN hours per resident per day; nursing turnover is 50.9%, and the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $139,373.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility; verify current status on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lakeland Hills Center is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 114.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1/5 here), Staffing (1/5), Quality Measures (5/5), and an Overall rating (2/5) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8636888591 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8636688591 to arrange a visit and verify conditions in person.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105283?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.