VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND
1919 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD, Lakeland, FL 33805
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How VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND Compares
VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND is a 185-bed for-profit nursing facility in Lakeland, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (3.6%) is below the Florida average of 8.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 185 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lakeland, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.6% — better than the Florida average of 8.7% (59% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — worse than the Florida average of 2.6% (27% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Florida average of 4.7% (58% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.5% — better than the Florida average of 26.2% (29% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND with other nursing homes in Lakeland.
How is VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.6% here versus 8.7% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.2% here versus 2.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 185 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does VIVO HEALTHCARE LAKELAND lag behind other Lakeland options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 12 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Lakeland
Lakeland sits in Polk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 143,067 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $51,535
- Median home value
- $162,400
Demographics for Polk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Lakeland.
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