Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
Lakeland, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105354) · 185 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 12 totaling $152,495 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (863) 688-5612 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland reports 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.5%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has 12 federal fines on record totaling $152,495.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The facility is certified for 185 beds and reports an average daily census of 171.5 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 1979. Ownership is structured as a for-profit limited liability company, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.44 per resident per day, with registered nurse hours at 0.44 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 12 fines totaling $152,495.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. These are stated as reported by CMS with no adjustment.
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland is part of the Vivo Healthcare chain, which operates 12 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5.
No abuse icon or Special Focus program status is indicated in the data provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published figures at the time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.44 hours per resident per day, with 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 41.5%. The CMS staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 12 fines totaling $152,495.00 and 1 payment denial.
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 program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 185 beds and has an average daily census of 171.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Vivo Healthcare chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 respectively in those categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8636885612 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8636885612 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105354?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.