Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in FL · Best in BLUE RIDGE HEALTHCARE chain · $312,600 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report positive experiences with staff, the recurring reports of poor cleanliness and communication issues are significant red flags. We strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to inspect the facility's hygiene and attempting to contact the administration by phone before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
47 reviews on Google“Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the staff's kindness and the facility's atmosphere, while others report severe concerns regarding cleanliness, infection control, and communication. Multiple reviewers have raised alarms about unprofessional behavior, difficulty reaching staff by phone, and inadequate medical care for residents with complex needs. Prospective families should be aware of the significant discrepancy between positive experiences and reports of neglect.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Welcoming and friendly staff members
- Helpful admissions coordination
- Personalized care for some long-term residents
- Supportive environment for new residents
Concerns
- Difficulty reaching staff via telephone (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and hygiene issues (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Inadequate medical care or medication management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 53 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent feedback regarding communication, what is the best way for family members to reach staff or nursing leadership if we have urgent questions?
- 2I noticed some concerns regarding facility hygiene; could you walk me through your daily cleaning schedule and how you ensure high standards of cleanliness in resident rooms?
- 3With the current staffing ratings, how do you ensure that residents receive consistent, personalized attention throughout the day and night?
- 4Could you explain your current process for medication management and how you ensure accuracy and timely administration for your residents?
- 5I see that you have responded to some online feedback; how does the leadership team use family input to improve the quality of care and staff interactions?
- 6What specific activities or social programs are currently in place to help residents feel engaged and supported within the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Dead cockroaches on floor. Staff terrible not clean . Unsafe for patient care.daughter brought there. Nurses don't wear gloves when redressing picc lines.”
“The staff always made sure that my brother had his favorite magazines and deeply cared about his interests and our family wishes. This level of care is rare to see.”
“My mother is a resident at Eagle lake nursing home I live out of state. I went to visit my mother unannounced the place was clean and my mother is well taken care of.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center has 68 federal deficiencies across 6 surveys with concerning complaint patterns—families have filed reports triggering 18 deficiencies. Persistent issues span medication management, care planning, and resident rights including improper discharges. While the facility has corrected cited problems, repeated violations in the same areas suggest ongoing challenges with quality oversight and pharmaceutical services.
Sep 18, 2024Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Aug 29, 2024Routine21
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Environmental Deficiencies
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 29, 2024Complaint4
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Nov 2, 2023Complaint7
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 7, 2023Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 8, 2022Routine8
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Aug 29, 2024
$152,887
Fine
Nov 2, 2023
$159,713
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Blue Ridge Healthcare
3 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 1.0/5 · Rank 2 of 2 (Worst) (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Eagle Lake Nursing and Rehab Holding LLC
Owner · Organization
Najman, Eden
Owner (parent company)
Najman, Paz
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
47 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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