Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Lake Wales, FL
CMS certification number106069
Contact & location
730 N Scenic HwyLake Wales, FL 33853
Polk County
- Phone
- (863) 676-1512
- ZIP code
- 33853 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 83.1 (83% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Lake Wales Operating Group LLC
- Chain
- Ahava Healthcare (16 facilities, avg 2.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- March 15, 2006
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.51 (state 3.82 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.49 (state 0.73 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84 (state 0.78 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.18 (state 2.31 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.37 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.5 (state 41.4 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 46.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 24, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 34 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-24 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-11 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2025-04-30 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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 2024-07-24 |
| 2024-06-24 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-24 |
| 2022-08-11 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | 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 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2022-08-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-09-11 |
| 2021-03-26 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-04-23 |
| 2021-03-26 | 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 2021-04-23 |
| 2021-03-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-04-23 |
| 2021-03-26 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. F0800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-04-23 |
| 2021-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2021-04-23 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $46,800 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | Fine | $46,800 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mfi Healthcare FL LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ecm Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Dean, Byron (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spadola, Cara (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Niederman, Anshel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Eisen, Menashe (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Philipson, Bent (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Philipson, Gabrielle (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Philipson, Raquel (individual) | Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Niederman, Anshel (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dean, Byron (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spadola, Cara (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-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 Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 83 residents per day.
Has Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $46,800 in the last three years.
Who owns Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Ahava Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Lake Wales Health and Rehabilitation Center?
(863) 676-1512. The facility is located at 730 N Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, FL 33853.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.