Pine Trail Nursing and Rehab Center
4445 Pine Forest Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33463 · (561) 965-5954
For profit - Limited Liability company · 52 certified beds
Pine Trail Nursing and Rehab Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 18 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Florida average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $16,800 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above 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 December 20, 2024 found 18 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 20, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 20, 2024 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 20, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 20, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.December 20, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.December 20, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.December 20, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 20, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.December 20, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 20, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.December 20, 2024 · F0638 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 20, 2024 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.December 20, 2024 · F0694 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 20, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.December 20, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.December 20, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 20, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.April 22, 2025 · F0582 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,346December 20, 2024
- Fine of $11,454December 20, 2024
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 | 3.28 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.58 | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 56.4% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 52 |
| Average residents per day | 57.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center and Rehab Lake Worth · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Hamlin Place of Boynton Beach Lake Worth · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Medicana Nursing and Rehab Center Lake Worth · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pine Trail Nursing and Rehab Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.