Lake Placid Health and Rehabilitation Center
125 Tomoka Blvd S · Lake Placid, FL · 33852 · 8634657200
180 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
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.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · 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 August 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 27, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105455 · certified since January 17, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.