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Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
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Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Lakeland, FL
2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805-2905 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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Overview of Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills

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Sunburst Community Care - Lakeland Hills offers a full continuum of trusted and affordable senior care, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community caters to seniors wanting a social lifestyle and comfortable living spaces, providing an array of services designed to enhance comfort and foster companionship. With a dedicated care team and a variety of amenities, residents can enjoy peace of mind and an active lifestyle.
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Bed community size
95-bed community Rank #494 / 1058Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 494th out of 1058 homes in Florida for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 79 / 100 Rank #114 / 1487Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 1487 homes in Florida for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Florida facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
IssuanceDecember 25, 2025
ExpirationJune 23, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number6107
RCFE NumberAL6107
AccreditationsVoted Best of Senior Living by 'A Place for Mom'

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is legally operated by Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC, and administered by Tyrus Hawkins.

Owner NameSunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Profit StatusFor-profit

Type Of Units

Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsPersonal emergency response system available.
Safety FeaturesSecured access and a fully sprinklered fire safety system.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Languages Spoken

English Spanish

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities

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Inspection History

In Florida, the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is the primary authority that conducts unannounced inspections and completes official health quality reports for all healthcare facilities.

Since 2013 · 13 years of data 42 citations 45 inspections 10 fines $10.8K fined
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Florida state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical Florida assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #657 / 876 in Florida Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 657th out of 876 homes in Florida for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the Florida average among 876 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 75 out of 100. Letter grade C. 8 points below the Florida average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Legal Actions Info Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.

This Facility FL Average vs. FL Avg
  • Fines Total number of fines issued.
    10
    vs 5 avg
    ↑ 100% higher than FL avg
  • Total amount fined Total dollar amount of fines issued.
    $10.8k
    vs $11.6k
    ↓ 7% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Florida state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2013 vs. Florida state average
Overall vs. FL average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (50% below)

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4233 This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse Rank #632 / 907 Total citations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 632nd out of 907 homes in Florida for total citations. Shows this facility's total citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.91.3 This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better Rank #55 / 907 Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 55th out of 907 homes in Florida for citations per inspection. Shows this facility's citations per inspection compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityFL Averagevs. FL Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 4526 This facility has had 73% more total inspections than the Florida average (45 vs. FL avg 26). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 73% more
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 1416 This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 31%62% This facility has 31 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical Florida assisted living residence (31% vs. FL avg 62%).↓ 31% better Rank #143 / 907 Inspection citation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 143rd out of 907 homes in Florida for % of inspections with citations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with citations compared to the Florida average among 907 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Florida that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on June 23, 2025, cited no deficiencies and found no complaints.
  • All inspections since March 11, 2022, reported zero deficiencies and no substantiated complaints.
  • Past deficiencies focused on resident care supervision and physical plant issues but were corrected promptly by the facility.
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What does this home offer?

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Activities in this home

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Cooking Classes
  • Dancing
  • Exercise Classes
  • Games & Cards
  • Gardening
  • Music Programs
  • Shopping
  • Social Events & Outings
  • Theater & Movies

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Florida

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is located in LAKELAND, Florida.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Florida.

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC

What neighborhood is Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC in?

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is in the Downtown neighborhood of LAKELAND.

What languages are spoken at Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC?

The team at Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC speaks English and Spanish.

Is Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC in a walkable area?

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC has a walk score of 79. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC?

According to FL state health department records, Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC's license number is 6107.

When does Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC's license expire?

According to FL state health department records, Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC's license expires on June 23, 2027.

Are pets allowed at Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC?

Yes, Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC allows residents to bring their pets.

What payment types does Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC accept?

Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and VA.

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