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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)

  • May 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-28 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 2025-06-21. 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
  • May 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0585

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-28 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 2025-06-21. 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
  • May 28, 2025 · E

    Citation F0925

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-28 under CMS tag F0925 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-21. 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
  • May 28, 2025 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-05-28 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-21. 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
  • October 1, 2024 · D

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-01 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 1, 2024 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-01 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, 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 2024-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 1, 2024 · D

    Citation F0583

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-01 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-01.GOV
  • October 1, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-01 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-01. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · L

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-12.GOV
  • January 12, 2024 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-01-12.GOV
  • January 12, 2024 · L

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · L

    Citation F0610

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0610 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) for Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · E

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · E

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · L

    Citation F0600

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0600 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) 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 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · G

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • January 12, 2024 · L

    Citation F0835

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-01-12 under CMS tag F0835 (CMS scope/severity L: widespread, immediate jeopardy) for Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-02-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • June 15, 2023 · E

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-06-15 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-07-15. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-06-15.GOV
  • January 27, 2022 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2022-01-27 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2022-02-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2022-01-27.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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