Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Assisted Living · Lakeland, FL
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Assisted Living · Lakeland, FL
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC accepts Insurance and/or HMO, Medicaid, and Veteran Affairs Benefits.
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.
95-bed community Rank #512 / 1065Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 512th out of 1065 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Florida SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 79 / 100 Rank #114 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 114th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusLicensed
IssuanceDecember 25, 2025
ExpirationJune 23, 2027
CountyPolk
License Number6107
RCFE NumberAL6107
AccreditationsVoted Best of Senior Living by 'A Place for Mom'
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is legally operated by Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC, and administrated by Tyrus Hawkins.
Owner NameSunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC
Profit StatusFor-Profit
Private
95 units
Total beds
95 units
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.
English
Spanish
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
ActivitiesA calendar full of events and activities to keep residents feeling entertained, mentally stimulated, and socially connected.
Food DescriptionResidents enjoy three restaurant-style meals each day either in the comfort of our dining hall or in the privacy of their own room.
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
Legal Actions
Formal stipulations and orders filed by Florida regulators against this facility, including fines and total monetary penalties.
This Facility
FL Average
vs. FL Avg-
0vs 3 avg↓ 100% fewer than FL avg
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10vs 5 avg↑ 100% higher than FL avg
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$10.8kvs $11.6k↓ 7% lower than FL avg
Data reflects the most recent 13 years (since 2013).
Inspection Scorecard
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
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Florida average:
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (28% above)
• Total inspections (73% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (50% below)
• Total citations (27% above)
• Citations per year (28% above)
• Total inspections (73% above) 3 Better Metrics better than Florida average:
• Citations per inspection (31% below)
• Inspections with citations (13% below)
• Inspection citation rate (50% below)
Latest Inspection
June 23, 2025
Complaint
Citations
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 42 | 33 | This facility has 27% more total citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (42 vs. FL avg 33).↑ 27% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2013.
| 3.2 | 2.5 | This facility has 28% more citations per year than a typical Florida assisted living residence (3.2 vs. FL avg 2.5).↑ 28% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.9 | 1.3 | This facility has 31% fewer citations per inspection than a typical Florida assisted living residence (0.9 vs. FL avg 1.3).↓ 31% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | FL Average | vs. FL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 45 | 26 | This facility has 73% more total inspections than a typical Florida assisted living residence (45 vs. FL avg 26).↑ 73% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 14 | 16 | This facility has 13% fewer inspections with citations than a typical Florida assisted living residence (14 vs. FL avg 16).↓ 13% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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 |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
SUNBURST COMMUNITY CARE-LAKELAND HILLS LLC underwent its latest inspection on June 23, 2025, resulting in no reported deficiencies. Over a period of approximately 12 years, from January 15, 2013 to June 23, 2025, the facility has undergone a total of 43 inspections, with all but one citing deficiencies. The inspections revealed a total of 40 line-item deficiencies across various categories, including building maintenance and physical plant issues, records and documentation concerns, resident care and rights problems, and emergency planning shortcomings. However, it is noted that corrections were made to address these cited deficiencies, ultimately leading to the facility's current status with no reported deficiencies at its most recent inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsActivities 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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Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is located in LAKELAND, Florida.
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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.
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.
Does Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sunburst Community Care-Lakeland Hills LLC is registered as a for-profit in FL.
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