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Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center

5245 N SOCRUM LOOP RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33809
(863) 859-1446
120 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
105482
Care type
Nursing home
County
Polk
Facility name
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center
Street address
5245 N SOCRUM LOOP RD
City / state / ZIP
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone
(863) 859-1446

Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakeland, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 60 senior care facilities in Lakeland and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center 52 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Excelsior Care Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Lakeview Snf Operations Holdings Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021
Sunshine Snf Group Llc
Indirect owner — 100% stake — since 2021
Bradley, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Leifer, Joel
Officer — since 2022

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1984-12-28
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
11 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-05-08
Nurse staffing
3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$307 per day (≈ $9,330/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
72% Medicaid · 5% Medicare · 23% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
25% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-05-08Health inspection11 citations
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0645
E · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0693
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-08
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-06-08
2025-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0745
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2025-04-11
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (40 citations)
2024-07-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-17
F-0699
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-07-17
2023-02-08Health inspection11 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0644
E · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
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 2023-03-10
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0847
F · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0848
F · No harm found
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Corrected 2023-03-10
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-10
2021-05-27Health inspection8 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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 2021-06-27
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-06-27
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-06-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2021-08-26
F-0700
D · No harm found
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2021-08-26
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-06-27
F-0761
E · No harm found
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 2021-08-26
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2021-08-26
2025-05-08Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-08
K-0521
D · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-06-08
K-0916
D · No harm found
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Corrected 2025-06-08
2023-02-08Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-10
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-03-10
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-03-10
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-03-10
K-0929
D · No harm found
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2023-03-10
2021-05-27Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-06-25
E-0013
F · No harm found
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-06-25
E-0029
F · No harm found
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2021-06-25
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0373
D · No harm found
Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-06-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-06-25
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105482.
What people say on Google.
3.972 ratings on Google
★★★★★Chris Shaun · 2026-03-19 · via Google

“My stay at Breezy Hills was pleasant to say the least. But what stood out is the fabulous physical & occupational therapy team especially Jay, Garry & Jess! My only complaint is that the therapy area is really small & you can feel packed in there like sardines. I think a remodeled & expanded therapy gym area would really help & complement giving the extraordinary therapy team even more tools to he…”

★★★★★Mag Mae · 2026-03-16 · via Google

“My MIL's care at this community was much needed. Her Activity Director, Cynthia helped her get her dog placed within a foster home while my MIL recooperated from being very sick. Kathleen was so scared she was going to lose her dog. The Activity Department worked with animal control and perfect fosters, to place the dog until she was discharged. This meant so much to our family because we are on t…”

★★★★★Heidi McIntee · 2026-04-01 · via Google

“Brenda, the Director of Social Services, truly exemplifies dedication and hard work in her role. Her commitment is evident in everything she does. Brenda goes above and beyond to ensure that each individual feels valued and supported, addressing their needs with compassion and professionalism. It's clear that she is not just doing a job; she is genuinely invested in the lives of her residents. ❤️”

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Sources we pull for this facility.
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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