01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-03-07 | 17 | 2024-03-07 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2021-11-18 | 13 | 2021-11-18 | 0 |
| Cycle 3 | 2020-02-28 | 2 | 2020-02-28 | 2 |
CMS CCN 1056202026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Highlands Lake Center
4240 Lakeland Highlands Rd · Lakeland, FL 33813 · Polk County
Certified beds179CMS provider file
Recent citation rows35current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
35 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-11-05 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-04 · complaint2025-11-05 · HEALTHF0755Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-04 · complaint2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0585Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-12 · complaint2025-04-17 · HEALTHF0773Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-05-12 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0585Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06 · complaint2024-08-06 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06 · complaint2024-03-07 · HEALTHF0582Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-07 · complaint2024-03-07 · HEALTHF0641Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0644Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0675Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-07 · complaint2024-03-07 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0694Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0759Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-07 · complaint2024-03-07 · HEALTHF0921Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · HEALTHF0925Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072024-03-07 · FIREK0200Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-072021-11-18 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-12-1603 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- GABRIEL LIVING CENTER, LLCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2023
- HIGHLANDS LAKE HOLDCO LLCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2023
- LCE PARTNERS LLCOrganization · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2023
- GUTMAN, SAMUELIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2021
- BURGESS, TAMMIEIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2025
- BURGESS, TAMMIEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/08/2025
- PRASHAD, SHALIZAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/07/2023
- REINOSO, JOSEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/10/2022
- THACKER, TRICIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/04/2022
- WILLIAMS, ELLISIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/02/2024
- ASTON HEALTHCARE LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/09/2025
- REINOSO, JOSEIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/09/2025
- WILLIAMS, ELLISIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/18/2025
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.32per resident day
RN hours0.70per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.09per resident day
Staff turnover53.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Lakeland ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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