Nursing homes in Lake Wales, FL
Lake Wales, FL has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center730 N Scenic Hwy · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 100 | 1 ($46,800) |
| Groves Center512 S 11th St · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility Cited for abuse | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | 120 | 2 ($246,354) |
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Recent inspection problems in Lake Wales
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 4, 2026 · Groves Center · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Lake Wales
Which nursing home in Lake Wales has the highest Medicare rating?
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has the highest overall rating in Lake Wales: 1 star out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Lake Wales have been fined?
2 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $293,154 in all. The most was $246,354, at Groves Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Lake Wales?
Groves Center is a Special Focus Facility and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Lake Wales is the largest?
Groves Center, with 120 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.