GROVES CENTER Nursing Home


GROVES CENTER (CCN: 105269) is a For profit - Limited Liability company facility located in LAKE WALES, FL (33853). It is designated as a Special Focus Facility. The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. It offers 120 certified beds and maintains an average of 109. residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.10996 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since September 11, 1973 and the last listed health inspection was on January 12, 2024, The facility is located in Polk county and provides senior and nursing home care.

GROVES CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: GROVES CENTER

Address: 512 S 11TH ST, LAKE WALES, FL 33853

Phone: (863) 676-8502

County: Polk (520)

Ownership Type: For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds: 120

Average Residents Per Day: 109. ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: GROVES REHABILITATION CENTER LLC

First Approved Date: September 11, 1973

Affiliated Entity: HEARTHSTONE SENIOR COMMUNITIES (262)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status: SFF Candidate

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Rating: 3 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.97150, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5157, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.6227, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1384

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.10996

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.96164, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3493

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0481

Nurse Staff Turnover: 35.8, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 27.8, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.8602, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7375, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.3765

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.15909, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5160, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.6231

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.29577

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.13860

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2024-01-12 (Score: 751), Cycle 2: 2022-01-27 (Score: 260), Cycle 3: 2020-10-23 (Score: 36)

Total Weighted Health Score: 468.16

Reported Incidents: 8, Substantiated Complaints: 22

Infection Control Citations:

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 2, Total Fines in Dollars: 80593.51, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 2

Location and GPS: 512 S 11TH ST,LAKE WALES,FL,33853 (27.8936, -81.565)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-06-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-15

Citation on 2023-03-13

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-04-13

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: G - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: I - Level 3: Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy. Plan of Correction required with options for termination or temporary management.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2024-01-12

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2022-05-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2022-05-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2022-05-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2022-05-26

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-25

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2022-01-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-02-26

Citation on 2021-10-01

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-01

Citation on 2020-10-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20

Citation on 2020-10-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20

Citation on 2020-10-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2024-01-10

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0761, Version: New

Description: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction on 2024-02-12

Citation on 2020-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20

Citation on 2020-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20

Citation on 2020-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20

Citation on 2020-10-22

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0353, Version: New

Description: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-11-20