Lakeland Senior AdvisorWhat is Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center licensed and certified as?
Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center, at 5245 N Socrum Loop Rd in Lakeland (33809), is a nursing home licensed for 120 beds under AHCA license #1245095; CMS's Care Compare gives it 2 of 5 stars overall (data as of October 1, 2026).
| Record | Value |
|---|---|
| AHCA license number | 1245095 |
| Licensed beds (AHCA) | 120 |
| License status | Licensed |
| First licensed (AHCA) | April 1, 2022 |
| License expires | March 31, 2028 |
| CMS certification number | 105482 |
| Ownership type (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds / average residents per day | 120 / 110.8 |
| Chain (CMS) | EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP |
| Inside a continuing care retirement community (CMS) | No |
What star ratings does CMS give Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?
On Care Compare, Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center holds 2 of 5 overall; its component ratings are 2 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures.
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality | 2 of 5 |
Nurses and aides together log 3.67 hours per resident per day, higher than the Polk County median of 3.57; RN hours alone come to 0.33, lower than the Polk County median of 0.47; nursing staff turnover stands at 51.0%, higher than the Polk County median of 45.5%.
How did Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center do at its most recent health inspection?
CMS's latest standard health inspection for this home, dated May 8, 2025, recorded 11 health deficiencies, against a Polk County median of 10; separately, CMS shows 0 federal fines adding up to $0 within three years.
Earlier cycles two and three together recorded 15 deficiencies, CMS lists 0 infection-control citations, and the surveys themselves are carried out by Florida inspectors on CMS's behalf.
Are there state sanctions on Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center's license?
Yes: 13 state sanctions sit on the AHCA profile, $28,500 in all, the newest initiated February 10, 2023.
| Initiated | Sanction | Basis | Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2023 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| February 10, 2023 | Fine | Survey | $1,000 |
| May 25, 2021 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| May 25, 2021 | Fine | Survey | $7,500 |
| October 23, 2020 | Conditional License | Survey | — |
| October 23, 2020 | Six month survey cycle | Survey | — |
| October 23, 2020 | Fine | Survey | $12,500 |
| April 10, 2019 | Rule Variance/Waiver | Administrative Rule | — |
Which other Polk County nursing homes are close to Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?
The Club at Lake Gibson is the nearest alternative, roughly 1.4 miles away, with a CMS overall rating of 3 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | CMS overall | Licensed beds | CMS deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Club at Lake Gibson 855 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 1.4 | 3 of 5 | 120 | 4 |
| The Manor at Carpenters 1001 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 1.6 | 4 of 5 | 72 | 5 |
| Wedgewood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1010 Carpenters Way, 33809 | 1.6 | 2 of 5 | 120 | 7 |
| Valencia Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center 1350 Sleepy Hill Rd, 33810 | 2.2 | 1 of 5 | 249 | 23 |
Which hospitals are nearest to Breezy Hills Rehab and Care Center?
Measured in a straight line, Lakeland Regional Medical Center is closest (roughly 2.0 miles), with South Florida Baptist Hospital next (roughly 12.7 miles).
Hospital case managers tend to refer to nearby homes, but a patient may pick any Medicare-certified nursing home that has a bed and accepts the referral.
AHCA profile: FloridaHealthFinder record
