Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · (863) 676-1512
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2024, found 10 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $46,800 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 24, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 24, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.June 24, 2024 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.June 24, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJune 24, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.June 24, 2024 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 24, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJune 24, 2024 · F0655 · 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.June 24, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.June 24, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 24, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- 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.June 24, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 30, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 30, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 30, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 30, 2025 · F0726 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.April 30, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 30, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.April 30, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $46,800April 30, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.51 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.18 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.5% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 83.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Groves Center Lake Wales · Not available
- Oak Haven Rehab and Nursing Center Auburndale · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bartow Center Bartow · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Davenport Nursing and Rehab Center Davenport · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Haines City Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Haines City · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.