Lake Wales, FL

Lake Wales Wellness And Rehabilitation Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 18 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL

(863) 676-1512

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

100

Certified beds

Average residents

78

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Ahava Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2006-03-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.44

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.05

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.47

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.48

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.2
1 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
97.8%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
2.6%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
3.7%
3.7 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.7%
5.9%
3.8 pts worse
5.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.2%
15.7%
10.5 pts worse
19.6%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
9.8%
2.7 pts better
16.7%
9.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 16.4%
11.7%
4.7 pts worse
16.3%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 13.3%
9.8%
3.5 pts worse
14.9%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.4%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 15.2%
12.5%
2.7 pts worse
19.8%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.4%
5.1%
0.7 pts better
5.1%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.0%
94.3%
7.3 pts worse
81.7%
5.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 21.5%
9.3%
12.2 pts worse
12.0%
9.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
1.5%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.2%
94.7%
6.5 pts worse
79.7%
8.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.7%
26.2%
3.5 pts better
23.9%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-24 · Fire 2024-06-24

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-11 · Fire 2022-08-11

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-03-26 · Fire 2021-03-26

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-06

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-03-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-04-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-06-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-07-11

G · Actual harm 2025-04-30

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-05-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-30

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-05-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F882 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2024-07-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-07-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-24

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-19

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-19

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-10

G · Actual harm 2022-08-11

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2022-09-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Corrected 2021-04-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-04-23

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Mfi Healthcare Fl LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2019-06-01
Niederman, Anshel

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 18 facilities 2019-06-01
Philipson Family Limited Liability Company, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

20% 26 facilities 2019-06-01
Ecm Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

10% 6 facilities 2019-06-01
Labin, Shiya

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 14 facilities 2019-06-01
Neuman, Benjamin

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 14 facilities 2019-06-01
Dean, Byron

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-10
Niederman, Anshel

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 18 facilities 2019-06-01
Spadola, Cara

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2024-07-10

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