Nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Medicare and Medicaid
730 N SCENIC HWY, Lake Wales, FL 33853
(863) 676-1512
- The most recent health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
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 home3
- 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): Jun 24, 2024. CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home10
- 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 18 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 actual harm, 16 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 11, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 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 plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 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 plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 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 | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction May 30, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 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 Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection Control Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
Show the other 8 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely.Environmental Deficiencies | F Potential for harm, widespread | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E Potential for harm, pattern | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 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 Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 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 Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 24, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.51 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 home0.49 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 home43.5%
- 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 $46,800, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 100 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 83.1 |
| 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 | Ahava Healthcare (16 facilities) |
| Legal business name | LAKE WALES OPERATING GROUP LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Mar 15, 2006 |
| County | Polk |
| CMS certification number | 106069 |
Also in Lake Wales
| Nursing home | CMS overall rating | Health inspection rating | Certified beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groves Center | Not available | Not available | 120 | For profit - Corporation |
| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdventHealth Lake Wales | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |