Nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida
Groves Center
Medicare and Medicaid
512 S 11TH ST, Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-8502
- CMS shows its abuse icon for this nursing home: it was cited for abuse or neglect at the harm level or above on the most recent inspection cycle, or at the potential-harm level on both of the last two cycles.
- This nursing home is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, for facilities with a history of serious quality issues.
CMS star ratings
CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this nursing home in this release. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
Not available[18]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
Not available[18]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
Not available[18]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
Not available[18]
- This nursing homeNot available
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Feb 4, 2026. CMS counts 19 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home19
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 38 health deficiencies on 5 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 5 immediate jeopardy, 3 actual harm, 30 potential for harm.
- 5 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 3 Actual harm
- 30 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection Control Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
Show the other 28 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 6, 2026 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | F0777 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Dec 11, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Jul 23, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 21, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | F0656 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2024 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Administration Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Administration Deficiencies | L Immediate jeopardy, widespread | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0584 | 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 | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 12, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.52 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.54 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home58.2%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $246,354, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 108.6 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities) |
| Legal business name | GROVES REHABILITATION CENTER LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Sep 11, 1973 |
| County | Polk |
| CMS certification number | 105269 |
Also in Lake Wales
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center | 100 | For profit - Corporation |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Lake Wales | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |
CMS footnotes on this page
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- This facility is not rated due to a history of serious quality issues and is included in the special focus facility program.