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HomeFloridaRoyal Care of Avon Park

Royal Care of Avon Park

1213 W Stratford Rd, Avon Park, FL 338258634536674WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(48 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
2 fine(s) totaling $17,342

How Royal Care of Avon Park 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.

CMS overall rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.15 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.84 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
45.4%
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

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.15 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.84 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 22, 2021
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 16 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

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
Highlands County 65+
36,571
35.7% of county
County Population
102,339
Highlands County

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

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Royal Care of Avon Park is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Avon Park, Florida with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
77.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 1, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Highlands
Last Inspection
May 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
146.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: 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: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0924Potential for Harm

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: May 9, 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: Dec 22, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 22, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$17,342
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMay 9, 2024
$4,017
FineMay 9, 2024
$13,325

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

Nurse Aide2.58 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.15 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.47 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
45.4%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
STROHLI, ELI5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Oct 25, 2007
GELDART, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2002
MATHEIS, PAMELAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 13, 2003
GELDART, DONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 25, 2025
MATHEIS, PAMELAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2003

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Royal Care of Avon Park and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Royal Care of Avon Park
Avon Park, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $17,342
Oaks at Avon
Avon Park, FL1.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Palms at Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation the
Sebring, FL10.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Vivo Healthcare Sebring
Sebring, FL11.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Groves Center
Lake Wales, FL18.6 miAbuse flag
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $291,478
Vivo Healthcare Wauchula
Wauchula, FL18.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lake Wales, FL20.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $46,800
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Royal Care of Avon Park
Avon Park, FL · Current facility
—2/51/54/5$17,342
Oaks at Avon
Avon Park, FL
1.7 mi4/53/52/5None recorded
Palms at Sebring Nursing and Rehabilitation the
Sebring, FL
10.5 mi1/51/52/5None recorded
Vivo Healthcare Sebring
Sebring, FL
11.0 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Groves Center
Lake Wales, FL
18.6 miN/AN/AN/A$291,478
Vivo Healthcare Wauchula
Wauchula, FL
18.7 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Lake Wales, FL
20.1 mi1/51/53/5$46,800

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

What is the CMS rating for Royal Care of Avon Park?▾
Royal Care of Avon Park has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Royal Care of Avon Park 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). Royal Care of Avon Park participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Royal Care of Avon Park had any health inspection violations?▾
Royal Care of Avon Park had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 9, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $17,342.
What are the staffing levels at Royal Care of Avon Park?▾
Royal Care of Avon Park provides 4.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 2.58 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 45.4%.
How many beds does Royal Care of Avon Park have?▾
Royal Care of Avon Park has 90 certified beds with an average of 77.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Royal Care of Avon Park?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 1 in Avon Park. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Royal Care of Avon Park?▾
On Google Maps, Royal Care of Avon Park has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 48 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.