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HomeFloridaGroves Center

Groves Center

512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 338538636768502
Not RatedNot Rated
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
Not Rated
N/A
Staffing
Not Rated
N/A
Quality
Not Rated
N/A
Beds
120
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $162,553

Key Findings

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 116.1 residents per day (97% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 23 deficiencies (inspected Jan 12, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $162,553 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.26 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 60.0% (high)

• Part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain (8 facilities)

Groves Center is a not yet rated Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. The facility scored not rated average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
116.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 11, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jan 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23
Weighted Score
1074.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0777Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Survey: Oct 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0835Immediate Jeopardy

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Immediate Jeopardy

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 1, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Jan 27, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$162,553
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 12, 2024
$162,553

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.06 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.40 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.26 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
75.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (11)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 28, 2011
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 13, 2010
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 6, 2012
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2009
LEBRON, ARLEENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 16, 2021
SPADOLA, CARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
ROMBOLD, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WYATT, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Groves Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Groves Center had 23 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 12, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $162,553 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Groves Center?▾
Groves Center provides 3.26 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, 0.81 LPN hours, and 2.06 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.0%.
How many beds does Groves Center have?▾
Groves Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 116.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 97% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Groves Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida with an average rating of 1/5. You can compare all facilities on the Lake Wales nursing homes page.

Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →