Nursing home in Boca Raton, Florida
Avante at Boca Raton, Inc.
Medicare and Medicaid
1130 NW 15TH STREET, Boca Raton, FL 33486
(561) 394-6282
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 1 out of 5. 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
- This nursing home1
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home1
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home3
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Sep 5, 2025. CMS counts 16 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home16
- 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 36 health deficiencies on 7 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 36 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 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 Jan 9, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 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 Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 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 | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
Show the other 26 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | 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 Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0761 | 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 5, 2025 |
| Jul 24, 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 Aug 10, 2025 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 10, 2025 |
| Jul 24, 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 Aug 10, 2025 |
| Apr 21, 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 May 21, 2025 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 12, 2025 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Administration Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 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, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard, Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 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 Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | F0808 | 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.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jun 2, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 10, 2024 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Feb 10, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.53 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 home0.80 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 home24.3%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 144 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 122.7 |
| 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 | Avante Centers (11 facilities) |
| Legal business name | AVANTE AT BOCA RATON, INC. |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Dec 25, 1985 |
| County | Palm Beach |
| CMS certification number | 105521 |
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Boca Medical Center | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes | |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |