Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach Nursing Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $44,771 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

4405 Lakewood Road, Lake Worth, FL

(561) 969-1400

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

114

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Excelsior Care Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-07-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

33 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.75

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.66

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.79 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.20

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.34 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.60

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.40

RN + LPN hours · state 1.52 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.41

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.51 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.56

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.69

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.32

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.48

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

44%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

31%

Annual nurse turnover · state 42% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,616

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

43.50

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9965

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

7.90

Baseline 25.68% · Performance 18.42% · Measure score 7.90 · Achievement 6.51 · Improvement 7.90

Healthcare-associated infections

2.17

Baseline 7.87% · Performance 7.18% · Measure score 2.17 · Achievement 2.17 · Improvement 1.89

Total nurse turnover

6.58

Baseline 27.78% · Performance 36.79% · Measure score 6.58 · Achievement 6.58 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.75

Baseline 4.01 hours · Performance 3.29 hours · Measure score 0.75 · Achievement 0.75 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.81%
10.72%
1.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 118 · Observed rate 14.41% · Lower 95% interval 8.67%
Discharge to community 32.42%
50.57%
18.1 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 103 · Observed rate 26.21% · Lower 95% interval 25.25%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.28
1.02
0.3 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 99.17%
95.27%
3.9 pts better
Numerator 238 · Denominator 240
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 240
Discharge self-care score 56.38%
53.69%
2.7 pts better
Numerator 84 · Denominator 149
Discharge mobility score 41.61%
50.94%
9.3 pts worse
Numerator 62 · Denominator 149
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.67%
2.29%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 4 · Denominator 240 · Adjusted rate 1.34%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.18%
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 82 · Observed rate 8.54% · Lower 95% interval 4.35%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 16.99%
8.2%
8.8 pts better
Numerator 26 · Denominator 153
Staff flu vaccination coverage 15.29%
42%
26.7 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 157
Discharge function score 52.35%
56.45%
4.1 pts worse
Numerator 78 · Denominator 149
Transfer of health information to provider 98.98%
95.95%
3 pts better
Numerator 97 · Denominator 98
Transfer of health information to patient 98.61%
96.28%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 71 · Denominator 72
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 0%
25.2%
25.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 113

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.7
2.1
0.6 pts worse
1.9
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.7 · Observed 2.9 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.2
0.5 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.7%
97.8%
0.9 pts better
93.4%
5.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.4% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 98.7%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
2.6%
1 pts better
3.3%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
3.7%
0.3 pts better
11.4%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 3.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
5.9%
1.9 pts better
5.4%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 4.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.5%
15.7%
1.2 pts better
19.6%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.0% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 10.8% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 14.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.2%
9.8%
7.6 pts better
16.7%
14.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.5% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 6.0%
11.7%
5.7 pts better
16.3%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 6.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.3%
9.8%
2.5 pts better
14.9%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.2% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
0.8%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 4.4%
12.5%
8.1 pts better
19.8%
15.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 2.9% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 4.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 10.5%
5.1%
5.4 pts worse
5.1%
5.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 12.1% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 9.7% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
94.3%
0.9 pts better
81.7%
13.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.2% · Q2 95.1% · Q3 95.8% · Q4 95.8% · 4Q avg 95.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.3%
9.3%
5 pts better
12.0%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 4.3% · Observed 4.5% · Expected 11.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.5%
0.6 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.6%
94.7%
1.9 pts better
79.7%
16.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.4%
26.2%
1.8 pts better
23.9%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.4% · Observed 27.0% · Expected 26.4% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-28 · Fire 2024-06-28

16 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-05-11 · Fire 2023-05-11

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

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

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-27 · Fire 2022-01-27

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2024-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

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 2023-06-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-10-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-12-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

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 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F770 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

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 2023-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F808 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

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 2023-06-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-11

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-06-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

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 2022-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2022-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

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 2022-02-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-02-24

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,587 2023-10-23

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-10-02

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$4,545 2023-08-21

Fine

Fine · fine $4,545

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-14

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-07

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$12,703 2023-07-17

Fine

Fine · fine $12,703

Fine

Ownership

Palm Beach Nursing Member LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2022-10-07
Br Family Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2022-10-08
Flnho Capital Group LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 30 facilities 2022-10-08
Landa, Benjamin

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 103 facilities 2022-10-08
Landa, Benjamin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 103 facilities 2022-10-08
Rubinstein, Berish

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2022-10-08
South Florida 3 Opco Partners LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2022-10-08
Sperber, Jonathan

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-10-08
Zbl-18 LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 13 facilities 2022-10-08

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