In 2014, LakelandVillage was found out of compliance by federal regulators following extensivefindings related to patient care and services. The Centers for Medicare &Medicaid Services (CMS) identified widespread concerns that placedthe facility at risk of losing federal funding. 

The issues includedfailure to provide appropriate services for people with developmentaldisabilities, inadequate screening and transfer practices, and instances ofmistreatment and unsafe conditions. Rather than immediate termination, the facilityfaced a denial of payment for new admissions while the state implementedcorrective actions. A follow-up review in 2015 found enough improvement toavoid a full loss of funding. 

This moment raisedbroader concerns about oversight, quality of care, and the risks of systemsthat do not fully meet the needs of the people they serve.