Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
1801 N Lake Mariam Dr · Winter Haven, FL · 33884 · 8632931989
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Robert Schoenfeld
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $12,529 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $353,123 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K May 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K January 25, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure 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.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Try 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.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 17, 2024 | Fine | $12,529 |
| January 25, 2024 | Fine | $12,542 |
| January 25, 2024 | Fine | $296,449 |
| August 18, 2023 | Fine | $31,603 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105428 · certified since February 7, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.