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Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1351 San Christopher Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698104 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.7/5

based on 55 Google reviews

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6/ 10
high Risk

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 (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 6.0)
  • High staff turnover (72%)
  • High RN turnover (84%)

Bottom 25% in FL · Critically understaffed (RN) · Very high staff turnover · Worst in ELIYAHU MIRLIS chain · $281,689 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While recent management changes have led to some positive reports, the facility has a history of severe safety and hygiene issues. We strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit, specifically checking the cleanliness of the rooms and asking for a detailed explanation of their medication management and financial oversight protocols.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

55 reviews on Google
Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising recent management changes and compassionate staff, while others report severe neglect and safety concerns. Critical issues consistently raised include poor hygiene, medical mismanagement, and concerns regarding financial exploitation of residents. Families considering this facility should be aware of the stark contrast between reports of dedicated care and allegations of dangerous, unsanitary conditions.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food7.0Staff5.0Clean2.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory5.0Comms3.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Recent improvements under new management
  • Helpful and responsive administrative team
  • Nutritious and well-prepared meals

Concerns

  • Poor hygiene and unsanitary facility conditions (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Medical neglect and medication management errors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Financial exploitation or unauthorized access to resident funds (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Missing personal belongings and clothing (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff via phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'13(1)'17(1)'19(3)'21(6)'23(5)'25(6)'26(13)

Distribution · 58 analyzed

5
20
4
6
3
0
2
1
1
31

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed some recent feedback mentioning improvements under new management; what specific changes have been made recently to address facility cleanliness and hygiene?
  • 2Can you walk me through your protocols for medication administration and how you ensure accuracy for every resident?
  • 3How does the administrative team ensure that families can easily reach staff members via phone or email when they have questions?
  • 4What steps are in place to track and protect residents' personal belongings and clothing to prevent anything from going missing?
  • 5Could you tell me more about the daily activity calendar and how you keep residents engaged with the community?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the specific process for notifying the family and coordinating care?

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Key Review Excerpts

I would like to State the wonderful care that my mother is receiving at lake Haven nursing and rehab under the new management I have seen tremendous change since the new takeover.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

The kitchen staff at this nursing home truly go above and beyond. Every meal is prepared with care, and you can tell they genuinely value the residents’ health and happiness.

Family member · 2026★★★★★

Not even one star they deserve. Do not take your loved one there. This place is inhumane. Totally disgusting. Took my husband there and I signed him right out.

Spouse of resident · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 55 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
72%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.42hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
69%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
82%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.6%
Better than Avg
Here
5.6%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Pinellas
10.9%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.3%
Better than Avg
Here
11.3%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Pinellas
11.5%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.0%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.0%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Pinellas
3.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
5.3%
FL
5.6%
Pinellas
6.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Better than Avg
Here
7.1%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Pinellas
10.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Pinellas
96.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Pinellas
93.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Pinellas
92.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.4%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Pinellas
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

15deficiencies
6penalties
Well above state avg (7.3)
14 complaint-triggered
$281,689 in fines

This facility has serious recurring issues with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, with families filing multiple complaints that triggered federal investigations across recent years. The most persistent problems involve resident protection and safety, medication management, and care planning. While the facility reports correcting deficiencies, the pattern shows ongoing concerns in critical areas, with the most recent abuse-related citation occurring as recently as January 2025, suggesting systemic issues that families should carefully consider before placement.

Oct 13, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jun 12, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Feb 27, 2025Complaint
1
0808Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Jan 16, 2025Complaint
2
0600Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Oct 2, 2024Routine
15
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0806Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0867Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Mar 29, 2024Complaint
1
0600Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Oct 2, 2024

$12,542

Fine

Oct 2, 2024

$59,462

Payment Denial

Oct 2, 2024

91-day denial

Fine

Feb 22, 2024

$8,624

Fine

Feb 22, 2024

$8,624

Fine

Feb 22, 2024

$192,437

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lake Haven Nursing and Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Eliyahu Mirlis

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.0/5 · Rank 12 of 13 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

1351 San Christopher Drive Dunedin Holdco LLC

Owner · Organization

Mirlis, Eliyahu

Owner (parent company)

100%

Vrd 10 Hldco LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Becher, Sarah

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Pai, SureshManaging Control - Governing BodyThorngren III, DanielManaging Control - Governing BodyPai, SureshManagerThorngren III, DanielManagerPai, SureshAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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