Nursing home in Lake Worth, Florida
Lake Worth Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
1201 12TH AVENUE SOUTH, Lake Worth, FL 33460
(561) 586-7404
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 2 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 home2
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home2
- 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 home4
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 13, 2025. CMS counts 6 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home6
- 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 17 health deficiencies on 4 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 actual harm, 14 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 14 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 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 Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jun 13, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 13, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 13, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 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 Jul 13, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 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 Jul 13, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 13, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Environmental Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 12, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 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 Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
Show the other 7 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 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 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 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 Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | 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 Mar 29, 2024 |
| Mar 1, 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies | C Minimal harm potential, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 29, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.55 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 home0.68 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 home38.0%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 1 penalty for this nursing home: 1 fine totaling $26,685, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 99.0 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Resident |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities) |
| Legal business name | LAKE WORTH REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Jan 26, 1989 |
| County | Palm Beach |
| CMS certification number | 105659 |
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