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HomeFloridaLake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center

Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center

730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 338538636761512WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(133 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
100
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $46,800

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Google users rate it 4.5/5 based on 133 reviews

• Has 100 certified beds with an average of 83.1 residents per day (83% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Jun 24, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $46,800 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.51 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 43.5%

• Part of the Ahava Healthcare chain (16 facilities)

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).

Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 2006. The facility scored below average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
83.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 15, 2006
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jun 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
94.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (34)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0882Potential for Harm

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Actual 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: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0726Potential for Harm

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: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Aug 11, 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: Aug 11, 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: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 11, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 4 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$46,800
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 30, 2025
$46,800

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

Nurse Aide2.18 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.51 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.37 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.5%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (13)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MFI HEALTHCARE FL LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2019
ECM HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization10%Jun 1, 2019
NIEDERMAN, ANSHELMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
NIEDERMAN, ANSHELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 1, 2019
DEAN, BYRONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2024
SPADOLA, CARAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2024
EISEN, MENASHEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025
PHILIPSON, BENTINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025
PHILIPSON, GABRIELLEINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025
PHILIPSON, RAQUELINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2019
DEAN, BYRONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025
SPADOLA, CARAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation 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). Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 24, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $46,800.
What are the staffing levels at Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.51 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.18 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.5%.
How many beds does Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has 100 certified beds with an average of 83.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation 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 Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?▾
On Google Maps, Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 133 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Ahava Healthcare

This chain operates 16 facilities. View all →