Lakeland Hills Center

Lakeland Hills Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which puts it below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall number is a composite of three separate ratings, and in this case, the pieces tell a pretty striking story. The health inspection rating is just 1 out of 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found more problems here than at most facilities, and some of those citations were likely serious. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5 stars, which means residents are getting fewer hours of nursing care per day than you would typically expect, and that can affect how quickly staff respond to needs, how well medications are managed, and the overall attentiveness of care day to day. The one bright spot is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like whether residents are developing pressure wounds, experiencing falls, losing too much weight, or declining in mobility. A top score there suggests that despite the staffing and inspection concerns, residents are seeing strong health outcomes in measurable ways. For families, that contrast is worth digging into. It may be worth asking the facility directly how they achieve strong outcomes with lower staffing levels, and what has been done to address the issues found during inspections.