Scott Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center
800 E County Rd 540a · Lakeland, FL · 33813 · 8635004015
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Summit Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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: $68,770 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$68,770 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $80,408 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 1, 2025 · 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 October 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2024 · 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 January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
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 December 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
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 December 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 16, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 30, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 30, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 30, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 30, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 30, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 30, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 24, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | Fine | $68,770 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $11,638 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 106120 · certified since October 16, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.