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Groves Center
512 S 11th St, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Polk County · (863) 676-8502
⚠ Abuse icon — cited for abuse/neglect⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Fewer inspection deficiencies (19) than 3% of nursing homes in Florida. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.5 — below the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 108.6 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.52 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.54 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.21 |
| Staff turnover | 58% |
| RN turnover | 89% |
| Most recent health inspection | Feb 04, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 19 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 432 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 2 fine(s) totaling $246,354 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 2 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.