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Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

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5245 N Socrum Loop Rd Lakeland, FL 33809 · Polk County

(863) 859-1446

All 12 nursing homes in Lakeland, FL (12 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 120 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 105482 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Florida average of 3.3. Inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 2 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.67 hours per resident per day at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center, about the same as the Florida median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.33 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.42 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 51% of nursing staff left within a year (Florida median 42%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.67 hours
About the Florida median Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.33 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.42 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 51% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 66.7% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds120
Residents per day 111 About 92% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceDecember 1984
Part of a chainExcelsior Care Group
Legal business nameLAKEVIEW SNF OPERATIONS LLC

Paying for care at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Florida's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on May 8, 2025 and found 11 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 34 citations at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center across 5 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 34 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (12) and pharmacy service (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, May 8, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

May 8, 2025 · 11 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

EPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 8, 2025)

March 27, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0745 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 11, 2025)

July 2, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 17, 2024)

February 8, 2023 · 11 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

FInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

FProvide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0848 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

ECoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 10, 2023)

May 27, 2021 · 8 citations

EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2021)

ESet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2021)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2021)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2021)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2021)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2021)

DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 26, 2021)

DEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 2, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  3. CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 4/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 3/5
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Location

Hospitals near Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 3.4 mi
    Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland
    Emergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 35m for patients treated and sent home
  • 13.4 mi
    South Florida Baptist Hospital Plant City
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 23m for patients treated and sent home
  • 14.6 mi
    Bartow Regional Medical Center Bartow
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 8m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Lakeland · 1.5 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 1/5 120 beds · Medicaid
The Manor at Carpenters Lakeland · 1.5 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 5/5 72 beds · Medicaid
The Club at Lake Gibson Lakeland · 1.5 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 2/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center Lakeland · 2.0 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 249 beds · Medicaid
Vivo Healthcare Lakeland Lakeland · 2.7 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 2/5 185 beds · Medicaid

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