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Wauchula, Hardee County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Lakeside Neurologic (Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation — Skilled Nursing & Transitional Living Campus)
About This Organization

Nationally recognized specialized post-acute neurological rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and residential transitional living campus located on a rural lakefront setting at 1962 Vandolah Road in Wauchula (33873, (863) 773-2857 / (800) 697-5390). Originally established in 1990 as the Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation (FINR) and operated today by Lakeside SNF, LLC (Florida Sunbiz Doc# M20000009772, CMS NPI #1861093981, 25 licensed Skilled Nursing Facility beds, FL Medicaid Provider #1104832) alongside Lakeside TLF, LLC (Florida Sunbiz Doc# M20000009767, CMS NPI #1134722820, AHCA Transitional Living Facility #91714, FDOH Institutional Class I Pharmacy License #PH33062, 116–127+ total campus beds; supported by The Lakeside Neurologic Foundation, Inc., Sunbiz Doc# N25000005042), Lakeside Neurologic holds both CARF International Brain Injury Specialty Accreditation and Joint Commission accreditation. The campus provides 24-hour skilled nursing, complex neuro-medical care, inpatient physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy, cognitive retraining, and long-term supported residential care for older adults and individuals recovering from stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative conditions (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Official Verification Sources: Lakeside Neurologic — Official Wauchula Campus Website; CMS NPI Registry — Lakeside SNF, LLC (NPI #1861093981) & Lakeside TLF, LLC (NPI #1134722820); Florida Sunbiz Entities — Lakeside SNF, LLC (#M20000009772) & Lakeside TLF, LLC (#M20000009767)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
AHCA Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) & Transitional Living Facility (TLF) Licenses: Lakeside SNF NPI #1861093981 (25 Beds, Medicaid #1104832, Sunbiz #M20000009772) | Lakeside TLF #91714 (NPI #1134722820, Sunbiz #M20000009767, FDOH #PH33062)Status: Active — CARF & Joint Commission Accredited Neuro-Rehab & SNF Campus (acceptsMedicaid: true)

Issuer: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), FDOH & CARF International

Notes: Operated at 1962 Vandolah Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 ((863) 773-2857) by Lakeside SNF, LLC (Sunbiz Doc# M20000009772, NPI #1861093981, 25 SNF beds, FL Medicaid #1104832) and Lakeside TLF, LLC (Sunbiz Doc# M20000009767, NPI #1134722820, AHCA TLF #91714, FDOH Institutional Pharmacy #PH33062, 116-127+ total campus beds; foundation Sunbiz Doc# N25000005042; historical FINR III, Inc. Doc# P01000081686). Accepts Florida Medicaid, Medicare/commercial authorizations, VA, and BSCIP (acceptsMedicaid: true).

Services Offered
25-Bed AHCA-Licensed Skilled Nursing Facility (Lakeside SNF, LLC — NPI #1861093981)
116+ Bed AHCA-Licensed Transitional Living & Neuro-Residential Campus (Lakeside TLF, LLC — #91714)
CARF & Joint Commission Accredited Post-Stroke, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) & Spinal Cord Rehab
Intensive Physical, Occupational, Speech-Language & Neuro-Cognitive Retraining Therapy
24/7 Complex Medical Nursing, Tracheostomy/Ventilator Weaning & On-Site Pharmacy (#PH33062)
Florida Medicaid (#1104832), Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP), VA & Workers' Comp Acceptance (acceptsMedicaid: true)
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Lakeside Neurologic (Florida Institute for Neurologic Rehabilitation — Skilled Nursing & Transitional Living Campus)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

What types of neurological and skilled nursing care does Lakeside Neurologic provide in Wauchula?

Located at 1962 Vandolah Road in Wauchula ((863) 773-2857), Lakeside Neurologic operates both a 25-bed Skilled Nursing Facility (Lakeside SNF, LLC, NPI #1861093981) and an AHCA-licensed Transitional Living Facility campus (Lakeside TLF, LLC, #91714, NPI #1134722820), specializing in CARF- and Joint Commission-accredited stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord, and complex neuro-medical rehabilitation.

Does Lakeside Neurologic accept Florida Medicaid and specialized brain injury funding?

Yes (acceptsMedicaid: true). Lakeside Neurologic is an enrolled Florida Medicaid provider (Medicaid ID #1104832) and accepts Florida Medicaid, Florida Department of Health Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program (BSCIP) referrals, Veterans Affairs (VA) authorizations, commercial insurance, and workers' compensation.

Contact Information
Address
1962 Vandolah Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
Hours
Open 24 Hours / 7 Days a Week
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