VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LAKELAND, FL was fined $24,236 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (LAKELAND, FL) — $24,236 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VALENCIA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER in LAKELAND, FL was fined $24,236 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 32 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.