Royal Care of Avon Park
Nursing Home · Avon Park, FL
CMS certification number105812
Contact & location
1213 W Stratford RDAvon Park, FL 33825
Highlands County
- Phone
- (863) 453-6674
- ZIP code
- 33825 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 90
- Residents per day
- 77.2 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Avon Park Royal Holdings LLC
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.15 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.84 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.58 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.47 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.4 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 28.6 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 9, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 18.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 6 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-19 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-18 |
| 2024-05-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2024-05-09 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-31 |
| 2021-12-22 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-14 |
| 2021-12-22 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-01-14 |
| 2020-03-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
| 2020-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
| 2020-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
| 2020-03-13 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
| 2020-03-13 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
| 2020-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2020-04-06 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $17,342 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-09 | Fine | $13,325 |
| 2024-05-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Strohli, Eli (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Geldart, Donald (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Matheis, Pamela (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Geldart, Donald (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Matheis, Pamela (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Royal Care of Avon Park?
Royal Care of Avon Park has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Royal Care of Avon Park have?
It has 90 certified beds and cares for about 77 residents per day.
Has Royal Care of Avon Park been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $17,342 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Royal Care of Avon Park?
(863) 453-6674. The facility is located at 1213 W Stratford RD, Avon Park, FL 33825.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.