Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center

Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center earns an overall 4 out of 5 stars, which reflects a composite picture that blends three separate ratings together. The staffing and quality scores are both perfect fives, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than most facilities, and the clinical outcomes for residents - things like managing pain, preventing pressure sores, and maintaining mobility - rank among the best in the country. Those two strong scores carry significant weight in the overall rating.

The one area worth a closer look is the health inspection score, which comes in at 2 out of 5 stars. That means state inspectors found a higher number of citations, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at a comparable facility. It does not automatically mean residents are in danger, but it does suggest there have been some compliance issues that the facility needs to address. When you visit, it is worth asking the administration directly about any recent inspection findings and what steps they have taken to correct them. Overall, the combination of excellent hands-on care and strong health outcomes is genuinely encouraging, but the inspection history is a conversation worth having before you make a final decision.

Staffing is one of the most telling signs of how a facility actually operates day to day, and at Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center, the numbers look notably better than what you'd find at many Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 7.35 total nurse hours per day, which is nearly double the Florida average of 3.87 hours. On a practical level, that means the nurses and aides caring for your loved one are less stretched thin, have more time to respond to call lights, help with meals, and check in throughout a shift. The registered nurse coverage is also higher than average, at 0.75 hours per resident per day compared to the state average of 0.52, which matters because RNs handle more complex medical decisions and oversight. These are genuinely encouraging figures, though staffing can still vary by shift or season, so it is always worth asking the facility directly about how they maintain coverage on nights and weekends.

Lakeview Terrace Rehab And Health Care Center has a 2 out of 5 star health inspection rating, which is below average and worth taking seriously. The facility has one government penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $6,201, with the most recent penalty issued in March 2023. This isn't a long list of violations, but the below-average inspection rating suggests inspectors have found recurring concerns worth noting. Families should review the specific findings behind that rating and ask the facility directly about what steps have been taken to address them. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Altoona on the Altoona 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 long have your director of nursing and the charge nurses on this floor been working here, and what is your average staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one fell or had a medical emergency in the middle of the night, walk me through exactly what would happen from the moment it was discovered.
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, misses activities for several days in a row, or seems withdrawn, and who specifically is responsible for following up?
5. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to correct them?
6. If I stop by unannounced on a weekday afternoon or a Sunday morning, will I be allowed in, and is there a time of day when visiting is not permitted?

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