Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center
1350 Sleepy Hill Rd · Lakeland, FL · 33810 · 8638584402
249 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Summit Care
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.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $24,236 |
Inspection citations (44 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · 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 April 11, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 11, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 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 · E July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 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 November 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected November 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected April 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected May 28, 2024 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 7, 2024 | Fine | $14,918 |
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $4,659 |
| November 16, 2023 | Fine | $4,659 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105301 · certified since February 16, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.