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HomeFloridaGroves Center

Groves Center

512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 338538636768502WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.4on Google(178 reviews)
Not RatedNot Rated
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

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
2 fine(s) totaling $291,478

How Groves Center Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

Nursing hours per resident
3.52 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.54 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
58.2%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.
Staff turnover is 58.2%, higher than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 12, 2024
Most recent cycle
19
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 4, 2026
The two inspection cycles recorded the same number of deficiency citations.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Polk County 65+
146,515
19.9% of county
County Population
736,229
Polk County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
108.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 11, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Feb 4, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19
Weighted Score
432.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (49)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: 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
F0684Actual Harm

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

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: 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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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
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: 2
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 12, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 19 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$291,478
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 29, 2025
$128,925
FineJan 12, 2024
$162,553

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

Nurse Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.77 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.52 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
58.2%
RN Turnover
88.9%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Apr 1, 2009
GARNER, ALVINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
JAFFE, HOWARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
ROMBOLD, LORICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WYATT, BRIANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 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
CONSULTING SUPPORT SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
FACILITY SUPPORT COMPANY, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
KANE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
SELECT REHABILITATION, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 19, 2016
THEMIS HEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
LEBRON, ARLEENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 16, 2021
SPADOLA, CARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Groves Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Groves Center
Lake Wales, FLCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $291,478
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lake Wales, FL1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $46,800
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL10.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL11.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL11.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $353,123
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL11.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL12.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,190
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Groves Center
Lake Wales, FL · Current facility
—N/AN/AN/A$291,478
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lake Wales, FL
1.9 mi1/51/53/5$46,800
Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
10.7 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Palm Garden of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
11.4 mi4/53/55/5$24,395
Lake Mariam Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
11.4 mi2/51/53/5$353,123
Life Care Center of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL
11.6 mi4/53/54/5None recorded
Winter Haven Health and Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL
12.6 mi2/52/53/5$4,190

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Groves Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Groves Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Groves Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Groves Center had 19 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 4, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $291,478.
What are the staffing levels at Groves Center?▾
Groves Center provides 3.52 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 0.77 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 58.2%.
How many beds does Groves Center have?▾
Groves Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 108.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Groves Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 1 in Lake Wales. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Groves Center?▾
On Google Maps, Groves Center has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 based on 178 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of N/A/5.

Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →