Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center
Lake Wales, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106069) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,800
Phone: (863) 676-1512 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a 3-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,800.00 for Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Lake Wales Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit nursing home in Lake Wales, Polk County, Florida, certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 83.1 residents. The facility is Medicare and Medicaid certified and has been federally approved since March 15, 2006.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,800.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families should review the full inspection record, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data reflects the most recent posted CMS reporting period.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.51 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 43.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $46,800.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average of 83.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Ahava Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities with a chain average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 15, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8636761512 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data cannot answer that; contact the facility at 8636761512 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106069?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.