The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND
LAKELAND, FL · Medicare-certified · 185 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND in Lakeland, FL has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It has $102,037 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 3.44 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4428 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $102,037recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4428.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.04
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 61%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.9%8.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.2%6.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%6.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
8.1%14.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.1%3.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.9%4.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%16.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13%8.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
11.9%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—94.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.2%95%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: J
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited February 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to coordinate resident assessments with required screening and make needed service referrals. Cited March 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 644 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $84,692 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,673 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,672 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 15 fines · $171,903 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 46 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 28, 2025
- $84,692
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2025
- $8,673
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2025
- $8,672
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2025
- $4,587
Federal fine
Nov 13, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Nov 6, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 30, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 23, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VIVO HEALTHCARE · 15 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 171.5 residents on an average day (93% of 185 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 47 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.