Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center

Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center holds an overall 2-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, so it helps to look at each one individually. The health inspection rating is also 2 stars, meaning state inspectors found a higher-than-average number of citations, or more serious ones, during their visits. That can be a real concern for families, since inspections catch things like care standard violations, safety issues, and infection control problems. The staffing rating comes in at 2 stars as well, which tells you that nurses and aides are spending fewer hours per day with residents than you would see at a typical facility. Less staff time often means slower responses, less hands-on care, and more pressure on the team that is there.

The one brighter spot is the quality measures rating, which sits at 3 stars, or average. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like whether residents are experiencing pressure wounds, falls, or declines in mobility. An average score here suggests that despite the staffing challenges, resident health outcomes are not dramatically worse than what you would see elsewhere. Still, with two of the three building blocks below average, the composite score of 2 stars is something families should take seriously. It would be worth visiting in person, speaking with staff, and asking the facility directly about what they are doing to address the inspection findings and staffing levels.

Staffing levels at Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center fall a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes across the state. Residents here receive about 3.59 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and registered nurse coverage comes in at 0.44 hours per resident daily versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap might not sound like much on paper, but it can add up over the course of a day. It may mean nurses are juggling more residents at once, which could affect how quickly call lights get answered, how closely staff can monitor someone recovering from surgery, or how much one-on-one attention your loved one receives during medication rounds or therapy transitions. This doesn't necessarily mean care is poor, but it's a fair question to bring up when you tour the facility.

Breezy Hills Rehab And Care Center has a below-average health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is worth paying attention to. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $6,351, with the most recent penalty dated July 2023. A single penalty does not necessarily signal a pattern of problems, but the low inspection rating does suggest this facility has had more compliance issues than average, and families should ask management directly about what steps have been taken to address those concerns. Touring the facility and speaking with staff in person will give you a much clearer picture than any rating alone. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Lakeland on the Lakeland nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses, and what is your current staff turnover rate?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens if a resident falls, has a medical emergency, or shows signs of a new infection?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses to eat, seems withdrawn, or starts showing signs of depression?
5. What does a typical day look like for a resident who does not have family visiting often?
6. Has this facility been cited for any deficiencies in the past two years, and if so, what specific changes were made to fix the problem?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.