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Groves Center

512 S 11TH St, Lake Wales, FL 33853 · Polk County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates unrated.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 98% full (117 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A Lake Wales skilled nursing community awaiting a federal rating

Groves Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Lake Wales, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day. It operates as part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities network.

This community does not yet carry a Medicare overall star rating — often the case for newer facilities or those with a recent ownership change. We recommend requesting its most recent state survey directly.

Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.32 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.2%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 19 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $291,478 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Not yet assigned a federal overall star rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.07 hrs/resident/day)
•19 deficiencies at last survey
•$291,478 in federal fines
•CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
•In the CMS Special Focus Facility program

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Lake Wales options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 117
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 105269

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

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Health inspections

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Staffing

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Quality measures

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Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$9,220–$11,950/mo (median $10,290)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lakeland prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.07; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.32; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 60.2%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 19
Federal fines: 2 ($291,478)
Total penalties: 2
Last standard survey: 2026-02-04
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (50 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-04Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-02-04Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2026-02-04Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-10-29	Fine	$128,925
2024-01-12	Fine	$162,553

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

512 S 11TH St, Lake Wales, FL

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.5

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Common questions about Groves Center

How much does Groves Center cost?

Groves Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lake Wales, FL area typically runs $9,220–$11,950 per month (median $10,290, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

How is the staffing at Groves Center?

Staff provide about 3.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Groves Center?

Groves Center has 50 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-04). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Groves Center have availability?

Typically 98% full (117 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Groves Center offer?

Groves Center in Lake Wales, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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