Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL · (863) 676-1512
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 86
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Ahava Healthcare
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- March 15, 2006
1
How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
-
Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Florida.
-
Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
-
Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
-
Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
2
Where it sits among Florida homes
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center carries 94 inspection points. That is fewer than 17% of Florida's 691 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Florida: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–8 pts
- 4★ 8–25 pts
- 3★ 25–46 pts
- 2★ 46–85 pts
- 1★ over 85 pts
Bars show every rated home in Florida by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
3
What inspectors found
34 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (3)
-
G
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.
-
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
-
G
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Assessment and Care Planning8E
- E
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Pharmacy Service6D
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
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.
- D
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.
- D
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- D
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.
Quality of Life and Care4E
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
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.
- E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Rights4D
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- D
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
- D
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.
Infection Control3F
- F
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services2F
- F
Post nurse staffing information every day.
- D
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.
Nutrition and Dietary2F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1D
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Environmental1F
- F
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Inspection history
2024-06-24
10 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
2022-08-11
19 health deficiencies · 3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (5 deficiencies)
2021-03-26
5 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
4
Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 29 min of nursing staff time a day, 28 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 29 min
Florida average
3 h 51 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 46% of nursing staff and 38% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
5
Fines and payment denials
$46,800 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Fine | $46,800 |
6
Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.2 pts worse | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts worse | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine0.5 pts better | 98.9% | 98.4% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine0.6 pts better | 100.0% | 99.4% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.7 pts better | 1.8% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.4 pts better | 0.0% | 5.4% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.2 pts worse | 5.7% | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication6.3 pts worse | 20.2% | 13.9% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication3.1 pts better | 5.6% | 8.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrainedAbout the same | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened1 pts better | 7.4% | 8.4% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased0.7 pts better | 7.6% | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.1 pts better | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.6 pts better | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4.6 pts better | 4.9% | 9.5% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersAbout the same | 4.4% | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.6 pts better | 97.2% | 95.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit11.9 pts worse | 20.8% | 8.9% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.1 pts better | 1.3% | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine0.5 pts better | 96.8% | 96.3% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission4 pts worse | 29.8% | 25.8% | 23.4% |
·
Who owns and runs it
13 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mfi Healthcare Fl LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Ecm Holdings LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 10% | 6 facilities |
| Dean, Byron | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Dean, Byron | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 3 facilities |
| Eisen, Menashe | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 18 facilities |
| Forvis Mazars Llp | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 295 facilities |
| Niederman, Anshel | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 16 facilities |
| Niederman, Anshel | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 16 facilities |
| Philipson, Bent | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 31 facilities |
| Philipson, Gabrielle | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 23 facilities |
| Philipson, Raquel | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 22 facilities |
| Spadola, Cara | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Spadola, Cara | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
·
Fire safety
15 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems6D
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke3D
- D
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services2D
- D
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Egress2D
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D
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.
Miscellaneous2D
- D
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
·
Other homes nearby
-
Groves Center
Lake Wales, FL · Hearthstone Senior Communities · Special Focus · Abuse icon
Not rated- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- L
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 27 min
- Fines
- $246,354
-
Astoria Health And Rehabilitation Center
Winter Haven, FL · Tlc Management
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- E
- Nursing / resident / day
- 4 h 16 min
- Fines
- $0
-
Palm Garden Of Winter Haven
Winter Haven, FL · Palm Garden Health And Rehabilitation
★★★★★- Worst citation, 3 yrs
- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 44 min
- Fines
- $24,395