Skilled Nursing
Vivo Healthcare Sebring
Scout 57Sebring, FL · 104 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sebring.
Est. $8,790–$11,360/mo
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Royal Care of Avon Park
1213 W Stratford Rd, Avon Park, FL 33825 · Highlands County
55
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 87% full (78 of 90 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Avon Park
Royal Care of Avon Park is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Avon Park, FL, with 90 certified beds and an average of about 78 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.00 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.82 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 18 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $17,342 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.00 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •18 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Avon Park options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 90
- Avg. residents/day
- 78
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105812
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,790–$11,360/mo (median $9,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Sebring prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.00
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.82
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 18
- Federal fines
- 2 ($17,342)
- Total penalties
- 2
- Last standard survey
- 2024-05-09
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (26 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-05-09Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-05-09Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2024-05-09Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-09 | Fine | $4,017 |
| 2024-05-09 | Fine | $13,325 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
1213 W Stratford Rd, Avon Park, 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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How much does Royal Care of Avon Park cost?
Royal Care of Avon Park does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Avon Park, FL area typically runs $8,790–$11,360 per month (median $9,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Royal Care of Avon Park's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Royal Care of Avon Park 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Royal Care of Avon Park?
Staff provide about 4.00 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Royal Care of Avon Park?
Royal Care of Avon Park has 26 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-05-09). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Royal Care of Avon Park have availability?
Typically 87% full (78 of 90 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Royal Care of Avon Park offer?
Royal Care of Avon Park in Avon Park, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 90 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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