Vivo Healthcare Lakeland
1919 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805 · (863) 688-5612
For profit - Limited Liability company · 185 certified beds
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 11 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 9 times in the last three years, $129,559 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 26, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 26, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 26, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 26, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 26, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJune 26, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 26, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 26, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 26, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.June 26, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.June 26, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 26, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.March 26, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 30, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.April 30, 2025 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.February 28, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 28, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.February 28, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 28, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.June 5, 2024 · F0573 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.June 5, 2024 · F0770 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,672February 28, 2025
- Fine of $8,673February 28, 2025
- Fine of $84,692February 28, 2025
- Fine of $4,587November 13, 2023
- Fine of $4,587November 6, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 30, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 23, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 10, 2023
- Fine of $4,587October 2, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 46 daysStarting April 5, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.44 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 185 |
| Average residents per day | 171.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Florida Presbyterian Homes Inc Lakeland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Manor at Carpenters Lakeland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Club at Lake Gibson Lakeland · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center Lakeland · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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