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Groves Center

512 S 11th St · Lake Wales, FL 33853 · 120 certified beds

8636768502

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home in the Special Focus Facility program. CMS places facilities in this program when they have a history of serious quality issues and require focused oversight. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

39

Inspection history (50)

  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0605

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0605 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0645

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0645 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0554

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · F

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0756

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · D

    Citation F0644

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0644 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • February 4, 2026 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0697

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0697 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0585

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0585 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0777

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0777 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · G

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · G

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 29, 2025 · D

    Citation F0609

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-10-29 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • May 28, 2025 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-28 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-07-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-05-28.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $291,478

Staffing

Latest: 3.07 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.07 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.07 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities

Chain ID 262 · 8 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 1.9
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.9
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.1
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.4

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Hearthstone Senior Communities, INC.

    parent · PAC 0143260281

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical FL range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · FL$10,369/mo
See full FL cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · FL$10,342/mo
See full FL cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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