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Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Polk County · (863) 676-1512
Fewer inspection deficiencies (10) than 24% of nursing homes in Florida. Rated #1 of 2 nursing homes in Lake Wales by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.5 — below the Florida average of 3.82.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 83.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | AHAVA HEALTHCARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.51 (Florida average: 3.82) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.49 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.18 |
| Staff turnover | 44% |
| RN turnover | 40% |
| Most recent health inspection | Jun 24, 2024 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 10 (Florida average: 7.1) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 94 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $46,800 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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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.