Nursing Homes · Lake Wales, FL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Groves Center
512 S 11th St · Lake Wales, FL 33853 · 120 certified beds
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About Groves Center
Groves Center is a nursing home in Lake Wales, Florida. Its capacity is 120 beds, the same as the Polk County median for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Hearthstone Senior Communities. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 50 citations, the most recent on February 4, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.45 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Lake Wales. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program at 1-888-831-0404. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility
CMS has placed this nursing home in its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. CMS inspects homes in the program more often. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
CMS has not published a star rating for this nursing home. That usually follows a recent certification or a change of owner.
Inspection history (50)
Records from January 2022 to February 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
February 4, 2026
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2026.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
October 29, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
May 28, 2025
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 21, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $291,478
October 29, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $128,925 against this nursing home on October 29, 2025.
January 12, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $162,553 against this nursing home on January 12, 2024.
Staffing
3.45 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.07 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
Part of Hearthstone Senior Communities, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.9 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.4 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Lake Wales.
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