Winter Haven, FL · 132 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Winter Haven's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,220–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809 · Polk County
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Lakeland
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lakeland, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 116 residents per day. It operates as part of the Excelsior Care Group network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.8%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $6,351 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.56 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lakeland options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 116
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Excelsior Care Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105482
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,220–$11,950/mo (median $10,290) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakeland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.56
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.8%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- 1 ($6,351)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-08
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-08Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-05-08Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2025-05-08Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-05-08Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-17 | Fine | $6,351 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Concierge services
Location
5245 N Socrum Loop Rd, Lakeland, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
How much does Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center cost?
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lakeland, FL area typically runs $9,220–$11,950 per month (median $10,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.8% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-08). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (116 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center offer?
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center in Lakeland, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Lakeland.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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